Short Detail:
National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026. Candidates seeking JRF, Assistant Professor eligibility or Ph.D. admission can submit the online form from 07/10/2026 to 05/11/2026. Applications with an additional late fee will be accepted until 09/11/2026. The exam will take place on 19, 22 and 27 December 2026. Candidates should check the qualification, age rules, fees and subject-wise paper pattern before applying.
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NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Apply Online Form
Information Bulletin: Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 07/10/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 05/11/2026 (11:50 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 05/11/2026 (11:50 PM)
- Apply With Late Fee: 06/11/2026 to 09/11/2026 (11:50 PM)
- Fee Payment With Late Fee Last Date: 09/11/2026 (11:50 PM)
- Form Correction Date: 10/11/2026 to 12/11/2026 (11:50 PM)
- Admit Card Date: Coming soon
- Exam City Date: Coming soon
- Exam Date: 19, 22 & 27/12/2026
- Result Date: Coming soon
Application Fees
- General / UR: ₹1,150/-
- EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹600/-
- SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender: ₹325/-
- Additional Late Fee: ₹500/- (06/11/2026 to 09/11/2026)
- Pay online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI through SBI or Canara Bank payment gateways.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/12/2026
- JRF Maximum Age: 30 years
- Assistant Professor: No upper age limit
- Ph.D. Admission Only: No upper age limit
- JRF age relaxation applies as given below. Total relaxation cannot be more than 5 years.
Age Relaxation
| Category / Basis | JRF Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender / Women | Up to 5 years |
| Research experience | Up to 5 years; excludes time spent completing the postgraduate degree |
| Armed Forces service | Up to 5 years, based on service duration |
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Exam Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 |
| Authority | NTA, on behalf of CSIR, under the Ministry of Education |
| Purpose | JRF, Assistant Professor eligibility and Ph.D. admission |
| Vacancies | Eligibility test; no fixed direct recruitment vacancies are announced. Qualifying numbers and fellowships depend on the Results Committee. |
Eligibility Details
- General / EWS: A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 55% marks.
- OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender: At least 50% marks in the relevant Master’s degree or equivalent. Marks cannot be rounded off.
- 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor’s degree: At least 75% aggregate marks or equivalent grade. SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwBD / EWS get 5% marks relaxation.
- Candidates applying through a 4-year Bachelor’s degree can qualify for JRF and Ph.D. admission. This route does not give Assistant Professor eligibility.
- Final-year Master’s students and candidates awaiting results may apply provisionally. Complete the degree within 2 years of the result for JRF / Assistant Professor, or 1 year for Category-3 Ph.D. admission only.
- Ph.D. holders who completed their Master’s degree before 19/09/1991 get 5% marks relaxation, reducing the requirement from 55% to 50%.
CSIR NET Subjects
| Code | Subject | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 701 | Chemical Sciences | Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry |
| 702 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences | Geology, Geophysics, Meteorology, Oceanography and Physical Geography |
| 703 | Life Sciences and Bio-Technology (LS-BT) | Biochemistry, Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Botany, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology and Zoology |
| 704 | Mathematical Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Statistics |
| 705 | Physical Sciences | Atomic and Molecular Physics, Condensed Matter, Electronics, Nuclear and Quantum Physics |
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NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Qualifying Categories
| Category | Eligibility After Qualification |
|---|---|
| Category-1 | JRF, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission |
| Category-2 | Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission |
| Category-3 | Ph.D. admission only |
CBT Details
| Detail | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Questions | Objective multiple-choice questions |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Duration | 180 minutes / 3 hours |
| Maximum marks | 200 marks per subject |
| Shift 1 | 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon |
| Shift 2 | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
Chemical Sciences (701) Exam Pattern
| Part | Total Questions | Attempt | Marks / Correct | Deduction / Wrong | Section Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 | 30 |
| B | 40 | 35 | 2 | 0.5 | 70 |
| C | 60 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 100 |
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences (702) Exam Pattern
| Part | Total Questions | Attempt | Marks / Correct | Deduction / Wrong | Section Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 | 30 |
| B | 50 | 35 | 2 | 0.5 | 70 |
| C | 80 | 25 | 4 | 1.32 | 100 |
Life Sciences and Bio-Technology (703) Exam Pattern
| Part | Total Questions | Attempt | Marks / Correct | Deduction / Wrong | Section Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 | 30 |
| B | 50 | 35 | 2 | 0.5 | 70 |
| C | 75 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 100 |
Mathematical Sciences (704) Exam Pattern
| Part | Total Questions | Attempt | Marks / Correct | Deduction / Wrong | Section Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 | 30 |
| B | 40 | 25 | 3 | 0.75 | 75 |
| C | 60 | 20 | 4.75 | Nil; multiple correct options | 95 |
Physical Sciences (705) Exam Pattern
| Part | Total Questions | Attempt | Marks / Correct | Deduction / Wrong | Section Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | 15 | 2 | 0.5 | 30 |
| B | 25 | 20 | 3.5 | 0.875 | 70 |
| C | 30 | 20 | 5 | 1.25 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Benchmark
| Category | Combined Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS / OBC | 33% |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD | 25% |
The benchmark applies to Parts A, B and C combined. There is no separate qualifying cut-off for each part.
NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
The normal application and fee-payment deadline is 05/11/2026 at 11:50 PM. Candidates can also submit their form from 06/11/2026 to 09/11/2026 with an additional ₹500 late fee. The late-fee payment deadline is 09/11/2026 at 11:50 PM.
When is the NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026 exam?
The CBT is scheduled for 19/12/2026, 22/12/2026 and 27/12/2026. Each paper lasts 180 minutes. The morning shift is from 09:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, while the afternoon shift is from 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM.
Who can apply for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
A relevant Master’s degree with 55% marks is required for General and EWS candidates. OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, PwBD and Third Gender candidates need 50%. Final-year Master’s students and candidates waiting for their result can apply provisionally, subject to the degree-completion conditions.
Can 4-year graduates apply for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
Yes. A 4-year or 8-semester Bachelor’s degree with at least 75% aggregate marks or equivalent grade is accepted. Eligible reserved categories get 5% marks relaxation. Candidates qualifying through this route can get JRF and Ph.D. admission eligibility, but cannot qualify for Assistant Professor through this route.
What is the JRF age limit for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
The JRF upper age limit is 30 years as on 01/12/2026. Eligible categories, women, research-experience candidates and Armed Forces personnel may receive relaxation under the stated conditions. Total relaxation cannot exceed 5 years. Assistant Professor and Ph.D.-only applicants have no upper age limit.
What is the application fee for NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
The normal fee is ₹1,150 for General / UR, ₹600 for General-EWS / OBC-NCL, and ₹325 for SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender candidates. Payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
When can NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026 forms be corrected?
The correction facility is available from 10/11/2026 to 12/11/2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates should check the details entered in their application and use this period to make corrections permitted under the examination rules. The correction dates are separate from the application deadlines.
What is the fellowship amount after NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
JRF recipients receive ₹37,000 per month for the first 2 years and ₹20,000 as an annual contingency grant. After Ph.D. registration and a satisfactory research assessment, an eligible fellow can move to SRF at ₹42,000 per month from the 3rd year.
