The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the application window for the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) on November 5. Candidates who have not yet applied must submit their applications within the prescribed deadline to avoid paying a late fee.
The agency will
accept applications between November 6 and 9, with a late fee of Rs 500. The schedule for the release of the exam city intimation slip and admit cards is yet to be announced.
CSIR UGC NET 2026 Important Dates
Check out the important events along with their dates below.
- Last date for successful transaction of fee: Nov 05, 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
- Late Submission of Online Application Form: Nov 06, 2026 to Nov 09, 2026
- Last Date of Successful Transaction with Late Fee: Nov 09, 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
- Correction in particulars of the application form on the website only: Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.)
- Announcement of the City of Examination: To be announced later
- Downloading of Admit Cards from the NTA website: To be announced later
- Date of Examination: Dec 19, 2026, Dec 22, 2026, and Dec 27, 2026
- Timing of Examination Shift 1: 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
- Timing of Examination Shift 2: 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET 2026
Follow the steps below to apply online:
- Visit the official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, look for the registration link and click it.
- Complete registration by entering basic information.
- Log in using your registered credentials.
- Fill out the CSIR UGC NET application form.
- Upload your relevant documents and pay the fee.
- Submit the form and keep a printout for reference.
For additional information on Joint CSIR UGC NET 2026, please refer to the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in.