CSIR-UGC NET December-2026

National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination December-2026, which is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for 'award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor', 'appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.' and 'admission to Ph.D. only in Indian universities and colleges through Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Details of the Examination

Joint CSIR- UGC NET Examination December-2026

Total Test Papers:

1. Chemical Sciences

2. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences

3. Life Sciences and Bio-Technology

4. Mathematical Sciences

5. Physical Sciences

Eligibility: Masters Degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks can apply. OBC (NCL), SC, ST, Third Gender, PwBD candidates should have at least 50 percent marks in the qualifying exam.

Age: General category candidates should not be more than 30 years of age as on July 2026 for eligibility for JRF. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates have a maximum age relaxation of five years and OBC (Non-Critical Layer) candidates have a maximum age relaxation of three years. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor/PhD admissions.

Application Process

• Application Fee: Rs.1,150 for General candidates, Rs.600 for General EWS/OBC(NCL), Rs.325 for SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender candidates.
• Application Mode: Through Online.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Online Application: 05th November 2026
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 05th November 2026
• Correction Window: 10th November 2026 to 12th November 202