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    CSIR NET Application Form 2026 Released for December Session; Apply Online

    CSIR NET Application Form 2026 Released for December Session; Apply Online

    Suthari VennelaUpdated on 08 Oct 2026, 04:58 PM IST

    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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    CSIR NET Application Form 2026 Released for December Session; Apply Online
    CSIR NET Application Form 2026 Released for December Session; Apply Online

    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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    CSIR NET December 2026 Application Form Dates

    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

    CSIR NET December 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    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.

    CSIR NET December 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    Particulars

    Details

    Nationality

    Applicants must have Indian citizenship.

    Age Limit

    • For Assistant Professors/Lecturers: No Maximum Age Limit.

    • For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum age limit is 30 years.

    Educational Qualifications

    • General/unreserved/General EWS candidates who have completed their master's degree from a recognised university with 55% are eligible to apply for the exam.

    • OBC/SC/ST/PwD candidates who have completed their master's degree from a recognised university with 50% marks are eligible to apply.

    • Candidates who have appeared for the master's final exam, or are waiting for results, or are studying a master's degree or an equivalent course are eligible to apply.

    • Candidates who have completed their master's degree before September 19, 1991, are eligible to apply.


    CSIR NET Age Relaxation 2026

    Category

    Age Relaxation

    SC/ST/OBC/Female Applicants

    5 Years

    OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

    3 Years

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    How to Apply for CSIR NET December 2026?

    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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    CSIR NET December 2026 Application Fee

    Category

    Application Fee

    General

    Rs 1150

    General - EWS/OBC (NCL)

    Rs 600

    SC/ST/Third Gender

    Rs 325

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Where can I find the CSIR NET December 2026 notification PDF download link?
    A:

    Candidates can find the CSIR NET December 2026 notification PDF download link on the official website: csirnet.nta.nic.in

    Q: What are the CSIR NET December 2026 exam dates?
    A:

    The CSIR NET December 2026 exam dates are December 19, 22, and 27, 2026. 

    Q: When will the CSIR NET December 2026 admit card 2026 released?
    A:

    NTA will issue the CSIR NET December 2026 admit card 2026  a few days before the exam. 

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