UGC NET and CSIR NET December 2026 Receive Over 2.18 Lakh Applications
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• Updated on 22 Oct, 2026, 3:05 PM, • 1 hour ago by Sahil Negi
NTA has received 2,18,961 applications for the UGC NET and Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examinations. UGC NET has received 1,86,301 applications and CSIR NET 32,660. The respective application deadlines are October 28 and November 5, 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reported 2,18,961 applications for the UGC NET and Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examinations. Of these, 1,86,301 applications have been received for UGC NET and 32,660 for CSIR NET, according to the latest update published on October 22, 2026.
Registration is still open for both examinations, but the last dates are different. Candidates planning to appear for UGC NET must submit their applications by October 28, while CSIR NET applicants have until November 5, 2026. Applicants should complete the process through the respective official portals before the deadlines.
UGC NET and CSIR NET December 2026 Registration Highlights
Candidates can check the application status and important dates for both examinations below.
- UGC NET December 2026: Apply at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: Apply at csirnet.nta.nic.in
How to Apply for UGC NET and CSIR NET December 2026
Candidates can complete their applications online through the official NTA portals. They should use the correct website for their examination and submit the form before the respective registration deadline.
- Visit the official UGC NET/CSIR NET website.
- Open the registration link for UGC NET December 2026.
- Register using the required details and create login credentials.
- Log in and fill out the online application form.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable examination fee and submit the form.
- Download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
UGC NET and CSIR NET December 2026 Last Dates to Apply
Candidates should note the separate deadlines to avoid missing their preferred examination.
- UGC NET: Submit the application by October 28, 2026.
- CSIR NET: Submit the application by November 5, 2026.
Applicants should complete registration, enter the required details, upload the requested documents and pay the applicable examination fee. They should also check that the submitted application and payment have been successfully completed.
UGC NET and CSIR NET December 2026 FAQs
How many candidates have applied for UGC NET and CSIR NET December 2026?
NTA has reported a combined total of 2,18,961 applications, including 1,86,301 for UGC NET and 32,660 for CSIR NET.
What is the last date to apply for UGC NET December 2026?
The last date to submit the UGC NET December 2026 application is October 28, 2026.
What is the CSIR NET December 2026 registration deadline?
Candidates can submit their CSIR NET December 2026 applications until November 5, 2026.
Where can candidates apply for UGC NET and CSIR NET?
UGC NET applications are available at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, while CSIR NET applications can be submitted through csirnet.nta.nic.in.
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