The National Testing Agency (NTA) has received 2,18,961 applications for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) and Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (Joint CSIR NET) December 2026 examinations.According to NTA on X, a total of 1,86,301 candidates have applied for UGC NET December 2026, while 32,660 applications have been received for Joint CSIR NET December 2026.
UGC NET, Joint CSIR NET 2026 registration deadlines
The application window for UGC NET December 2026 will remain open until October 28. Candidates applying for Joint CSIR NET December 2026 can submit their forms until November 5.Candidates who have not yet applied can visit the official websites to complete the registration process.
- UGC NET: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Joint CSIR NET: csirnet.nta.nic.in
Candidates should check the eligibility conditions and application instructions on the respective websites before submitting their forms.
UGC NET December 2026 exam dates
NTA will conduct the UGC NET December 2026 examination from December 14 to December 19 in computer-based test (CBT) mode.The examination is held twice a year to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professors and admission to PhD programmes.
Joint CSIR NET December 2026 exam dates
The Joint CSIR NET December 2026 examination is scheduled to be held on December 9, 22 and 27 at examination centres across the country.The exam will be conducted in two shifts. The first shift will run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, while the second shift will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm.The examination is conducted for candidates seeking eligibility for JRF and Lectureship or Assistant Professor positions in science subjects. These include Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences.
UGC NET, Joint CSIR NET admit card
NTA will announce the dates for the release of the city intimation slips and admit cards for both examinations in due course.Candidates are advised to keep checking the official websites for updates on the examination schedule, city intimation slips, admit cards and other important instructions.