Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: Last Date Extended to 9 November, Correction Window 10 to 12 November, Exam 19, 22 and 27 December
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NTA extended the last date for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 form and fee to 9 November 2026 without late fee. Corrections in the submitted form are allowed from 10 to 12 November 2026 and the exam is on 19, 22 and 27 December.
At a glance
| Organisation | National Testing Agency |
|---|---|
| Last date | 12 November 2026 |
| Status | Correction open |
| Fee (General) | Rs. 1,150 |
| Fee (General-EWS and OBC-NCL) | Rs. 600 |
| Fee (SC, ST, PwD and third gender) | Rs. 325 |
| Mode | Computer based test, 180 minutes |
| Shifts | 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
Important dates
| Last date to apply and pay fee (extended) | 9 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Correction in particulars | 10 to 12 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Exam | 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 |
| City intimation and admit card | To be announced |
Details
The National Testing Agency issued a public notice on 5 November 2026 extending the last date for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 online application and fee payment to 9 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). Candidates who had not yet finished applying could do so without paying any late fee. The original window ran from 7 October to 5 November 2026.
A second notice of 10 November 2026 opens the correction facility. Registered candidates can edit permitted fields in their form from 10 to 12 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). A change in category or PwBD status may need an extra fee, and no refund is made if too much is paid. No corrections will be accepted after 12 November.
The test is computer based and runs for 180 minutes in two shifts, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon and 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, on 19, 22 and 27 December 2026. Application fee as per the information bulletin is Rs. 1,150 for General, Rs. 600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL, and Rs. 325 for SC, ST, PwD and third gender candidates. City slip and admit card dates will be announced later. Always confirm the final details in the official notification.
How to apply
- Log in at csirnet.nta.nic.in with your application number and password
- Open the correction option between 10 and 12 November 2026
- Edit only the permitted fields
- Pay any additional fee online if asked
- Submit before 11:50 PM on 12 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application still open?
No, the extended last date was 9 November 2026; only corrections are allowed until 12 November 2026.
Is a late fee charged for the extended period?
The 5 November notice says the extension to 9 November is without any late fee.
When is the exam?
19, 22 and 27 December 2026.
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This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.