CSIR UGC NET Exam 2026 Registration Ends Today

The National Testing Agency will close the registration process for the CSIR UGC NET Exam 2026 on November 9, 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their forms through the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.

Important Dates

The correction window will open on November 10 and close on November 12, 2026. The examination itself is scheduled for December 19, 22, and 27, 2026. The test will be conducted in two shifts each day, with the first shift running from 9 am to 12 noon and the second shift from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Exam Details

The test will be held in Computer-Based Test mode and will consist of three parts containing objective-type, multiple-choice questions with no break between papers. The application fee is ₹ 1,150 for the General category, ₹ 600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL categories, and ₹ 325 for SC, ST, PwD, PwBD, and Third Gender categories, with an additional late fee of ₹ 500.

Context

Exams like the CSIR UGC NET are held regularly to test the eligibility of students for junior research fellowships and lectureship posts in Indian universities. Knowing these dates helps applicants plan their final submissions and study schedules properly.