CSIR NET December 2026: Exam on December 20 and 21; Check Application Date, How to Apply
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• Updated on 17 Sep, 2026, 4:30 PM, • 1 hour ago by Sahil Negi
NTA has announced that the CSIR NET December 2026 exam will be conducted on December 20 and 21. The application form date is awaited, with registration expected in September or October through the official CSIR NET website.
The CSIR NET December 2026 exam date has been announced. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination on December 20 and 21, 2026. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
While the CSIR NET December 2026 exam date is now confirmed, NTA has not yet announced the exact date for releasing the application form. Candidates can expect the CSIR NET December 2026 notification and application form to be released separately on the official website.
CSIR NET December 2026 Exam Date: Check Important Details
The NTA exam calendar has confirmed the December 20 and 21 dates for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination. Subject-wise dates, shifts and examination city details will be communicated through separate notifications.
The December 20 and 21 exam dates are confirmed, but candidates should wait for the official information bulletin for registration, fee payment, correction and admit card timelines.
CSIR NET December 2026 Application Form: When Will Registration Begin?
The CSIR NET December 2026 application form is yet to be released. The application process is expected to begin in September or October, based on the currently available application information, but NTA has not announced a confirmed registration date.
Once the application window opens, candidates will be able to complete CSIR NET December 2026 registration online through the official NTA CSIR NET website.
Applicants should keep their educational qualification details, identity proof, photograph, signature and other required information ready before registration begins. The exact application fee and document specifications will be mentioned in the December session information bulletin.
How to Apply for CSIR NET December 2026?
Candidates will have to submit the CSIR NET December 2026 application form online. The registration link will be activated after NTA releases the December session notification.
The expected application process is:
- Visit the official CSIR NET website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- Open the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 registration link.
- Complete the candidate registration using the required personal and contact details.
- Log in with the newly generated credentials.
- Fill in the CSIR NET December 2026 application form.
- Enter academic qualification and examination-related details carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee through the available online payment facility.
- Submit the application form and download the confirmation page.
- Keep the application number and confirmation page safely for future use.
Candidates should complete the form only after checking the eligibility conditions and instructions given in the official notification.
CSIR NET December 2026 Subjects: Which Papers Will Be Conducted?
The CSIR UGC NET December 2026 examination will cover the five major science subjects conducted under the Joint CSIR-UGC NET framework.
The subjects include Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. Candidates should select the relevant subject while completing the application form.
The official notification will provide the detailed subject-wise syllabus, examination pattern and other instructions for the December session.
CSIR NET December 2026 Exam Pattern and Mode
The CSIR NET December 2026 exam will be conducted in CBT mode. The examination is designed to assess candidates for eligibility related to Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor, as applicable under the examination rules.
Candidates should check the December information bulletin for the exact marking scheme, question distribution, duration and subject-specific instructions once NTA releases it.
The official CSIR NET website currently carries updates and candidate activity related to the June 2026 examination, including results, scores and answer-key notices. Candidates should monitor the same portal for the December session notification.
CSIR NET December 2026 FAQs
When is the CSIR NET December 2026 exam?
The CSIR NET December 2026 exam will be conducted on December 20 and 21, 2026.
When will the CSIR NET December 2026 application form be released?
NTA has not announced the exact application date. The form is expected in September or October 2026.
Where can I apply for CSIR NET December 2026?
Candidates will be able to apply online through the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Is the CSIR NET December 2026 exam date confirmed?
Yes. NTA has announced December 20 and 21, 2026 as the CSIR NET December session exam dates.
Which subjects are included in CSIR NET December 2026?
The examination covers Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
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