National Testing Agency to close CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam registration today

The National Testing Agency will close the registration process for the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam today, November 5, 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official NTA CSIR UGC NET website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.

Important Dates

The last date to submit the application form with a late fee is November 9, 2026. A correction window will open on November 10 and close on November 12, 2026. The main examination will take place on December 19, 22, and 27, 2026.

Exam Format

The test will run in two shifts each day. The first shift starts at 9 am and ends at 12 noon, while the second shift runs from 3 pm to 6 pm. The exam will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test mode using objective-type, multiple-choice questions divided across three parts with no breaks between papers.

Fees And Eligibility

The application fee is 1,150 rupees for the General category, 600 rupees for General-EWS and OBC-NCL categories, and 325 rupees for SC, ST, PwD, PwBD, and Third Gender candidates. A late fee of 500 rupees applies after the initial deadline. Payment can be made through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, with additional processing charges and GST applied by the payment gateway. The exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowships, Assistant Professor appointments, and Ph.D. admissions in Indian universities and colleges.

Context

The National Testing Agency conducts several major national-level entrance and eligibility tests across India every year. Qualifying for this specific exam allows candidates to pursue higher academic research or teaching roles in higher education institutions throughout the country.