NTA CSIR UGC NET December 2026
Online applications are invited from Indian nationals for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, a Co…
Online applications are invited from Indian nationals for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, a Computer Based Test that decides eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor, for appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D., and for admission to Ph.D. only. The test is held in five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences and Bio-Technology, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,150 |
| EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹325 |
| Third Gender | ₹325 |
| Late Fee (06/11/2026 to 09/11/2026, in addition) | ₹500 |
| 4-Year Bachelor's Degree | Eligible for JRF and Ph.D. only, not for Assistant Professor |
| Only One Application | Several forms for the same subject: only the first is considered |
| Age Relaxation | Up to 5 years for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender, women, research experience and armed forces (total at most 5 years) |
| JRF Stipend | Rs. 37,000 per month for 2 years, then Rs. 42,000 as SRF; contingent grant Rs. 20,000 a year |
| Tentative Dates | Dates may change; admit card, answer key and result dates will be announced later |
| Qualification | Age | Relaxation | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sc | st | obc | pwbd | ||
Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender). Final-year and result-awaited students can apply provisionally. A 4-year bachelor's degree with at least 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) is accepted for JRF and Ph.D. only. | —–30 as on 01 Dec 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- Exam Type
- MCQ
- Time
- 3 hours
- Marks
- 200
- Negative marking
- 1/4 mark
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – General Aptitude | 15 | 30 |
| Part B – Subject Conventional MCQs | 35 | 70 |
| Part C – Higher Order Analytical Questions | 25 | 100 |
- Exam Type
- MCQ
- Time
- 3 hours
- Marks
- 200
- Negative marking
- 1/4 mark
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – General Aptitude | 15 | 30 |
| Part B – Subject Conventional MCQs | 35 | 70 |
| Part C – Higher Order Analytical Questions | 25 | 100 |
- Exam Type
- MCQ
- Time
- 3 hours
- Marks
- 200
- Negative marking
- 1/4 mark
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – General Aptitude | 15 | 30 |
| Part B – Subject Conventional MCQs | 35 | 70 |
| Part C – Higher Order Analytical Questions | 25 | 100 |
- Exam Type
- MCQ
- Time
- 3 hours
- Marks
- 200
- Negative marking
- 1/4 mark
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – General Aptitude | 15 | 30 |
| Part B – Subject Conventional MCQs | 25 | 75 |
| Part C – Higher Order Analytical Questions | 20 | 95 |
- Exam Type
- MCQ
- Time
- 3 hours
- Marks
- 200
- Negative marking
- 1/4 mark
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A – General Aptitude | 15 | 30 |
| Part B – Subject Conventional MCQs | 20 | 70 |
| Part C – Higher Order Analytical Questions | 20 | 100 |
What is the last date to apply for CSIR UGC NET December 2026?
Online applications run from 07/10/2026 to 05/11/2026 (up to 11:50 P.M.), and the fee can be paid till 05/11/2026. With a late fee of Rs. 500 you can still apply from 06/11/2026 to 09/11/2026.
What is the application fee?
General: Rs. 1,150. General-EWS and OBC-NCL: Rs. 600. SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender: Rs. 325. Bank or payment gateway charges are extra.
What is the age limit?
For JRF the maximum age is 30 years on 01/12/2026, with up to 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender, women, research experience and armed forces service (total at most 5 years). There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor or Ph.D. admission only.
What is the educational qualification?
A Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender). Students in the final year or awaiting results can apply provisionally. A 4-year bachelor's degree with at least 75% marks is accepted for JRF and Ph.D. only.
What is the exam pattern?
The test is a Computer Based Test of 200 marks and 180 minutes with three parts of objective MCQs (Part A General Aptitude, Part B subject MCQs, Part C higher order questions). It is held in two shifts, 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 03:00 p.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Which subjects are available and when is the exam?
The subjects are Chemical Sciences, Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, Life Sciences and Bio-Technology, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences. The exam is on 19/12/2026, 22/12/2026 and 27/12/2026.
Is there negative marking?
Yes. Each wrong answer costs 25% of the marks of the question in Parts A, B and C. Exceptions: Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences has 33% in Part C, and Mathematical Sciences has no negative marking in Part C.
How do I apply?
Register on csirnet.nta.nic.in with your own email and mobile number, fill the application form, upload your photograph, signature and certificates, pay the fee online and download the confirmation page. One correction window is open from 10/11/2026 to 12/11/2026.