CSIR NET December 2026: Registration Deadline Without Late Fee Approaches

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conclude the primary registration window for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination tomorrow, November 5, 2026. Candidates intending to participate in this national-level assessment are encouraged to complete their online application process through the official portal at csirnet.nta.nic.in before the deadline expires.

Submitting the application within this timeframe allows candidates to register without incurring additional financial penalties. The NTA has advised all prospective applicants to finalize their submissions promptly to mitigate the risk of encountering potential technical difficulties that often arise during the final hours of an application window.

Application Process and Examination Details

To register for the examination, candidates must visit the official NTA website and navigate to the specific link designated for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application. The process requires candidates to first generate their login credentials, after which they can proceed to input their personal and academic information. Following the data entry phase, applicants are required to upload necessary documents, including a photograph and signature, and complete the payment of the examination fee through the provided online payment gateways.

For those who may miss the November 5 deadline, the NTA has confirmed that an additional opportunity to apply will be available. However, applicants choosing this extended window will be required to pay a late fee of INR 500. It is essential for all candidates to ensure that both the application form and the examination fee are submitted successfully to finalize their registration status.

The examination itself is scheduled to be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. According to the official schedule, the tests will take place on December 19, 22, and 27, 2026. Each session will span a duration of three hours and will be held in two separate shifts. Candidates are encouraged to monitor the official website regularly for any further updates or notifications regarding the examination process.