The exam authority, the National Testing Agency (NTA), has released the CSIR NET Application Form 2026 for the December session on October 7, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can access the CSIR NET 2026 Apply online link till November 5, 2026, at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Interested candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria and then access the CSIR NET December 2026 application form available on the official website to complete their online application process.
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A few stages are involved in the CSIR NET December 2026 application process, including the registration process, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. Want to know the CSIR NET December 2026 eligibility criteria, important dates, and steps involved in the application process, and get notifications and application links? Follow the complete article.
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Here are the dates for the CSIR NET December 2026 Application Form, exam dates, and more.
CSIR NET December Session Dates 2026
Particulars | Dates |
CSIR NET Notification 2026 Release Date | October 7, 2026 |
Start date for submitting the online CSIR NET December 2026 application form | October 7, 2026 |
CSIR NET December 2026 apply online last date | November 5, 2026 |
Last date to pay the CSIR NET December 2026 application fee (with late fee Rs. 600) | November 9, 2026 |
CSIR NET December 2026 application form correction window Dates | November 10 to 12, 2026 |
CSIR NET Admit Card Release Dates | TBA |
CSIR NET December 2026 exam date | December 19, 22, and 27, 2026 |
Meeting the eligibility criteria is mandatory for candidates to be eligible for the CSIR NET exam 2026; therefore, candidates must know the eligibility criteria before submitting the CSIR NET December 2026 application form. The eligibility requirements involve age limit, educational qualifications, and nationality. Know the eligibility criteria for the CSIR NET 2026 by finding the details below.
Particulars | Details |
Nationality | Applicants must have Indian citizenship. |
Age Limit |
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Educational Qualifications |
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Category | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST/OBC/Female Applicants | 5 Years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
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Follow the steps below to apply for the CSIR NET December 2026.
Access the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in
Search for the CSIR NET Apply link for December 2026 on the home page.
Click on the New Registration for CSIR NET December 2026 option on the home page.
Complete the CSIR NET December 2026 registration process by entering the requested information.
Candidate are advised to verify their email address and mobile number.
Check your email and mobile number for the registration number and password.
Use the received registration number and password to log in and access the CSIR NET December 2026 application form released.
Fill the CSIR NET December 2026 application form with the requested details.
Specify your exam preference details in the CSIR NET December 2026 application form.
Upload the requested documents in the instructed format.
Leverage the payment methods given to pay the CSIR NET December 2026 application fee.
Submit the CSIR NET December 2026 application form for successful application submission.
For future reference, download and save the confirmation page.
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Category | Application Fee |
General | Rs 1150 |
General - EWS/OBC (NCL) | Rs 600 |
SC/ST/Third Gender | Rs 325 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates can find the CSIR NET December 2026 notification PDF download link on the official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in
The CSIR NET December 2026 exam dates are December 19, 22, and 27, 2026.
NTA will issue the CSIR NET December 2026 admit card 2026 a few days before the exam.
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