CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Today Is the Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee
Published 5 Nov 20263 min read
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that 5 November 2026 is the last date to submit the application form for the CSIR UGC NET December 2026 examination without paying a late fee. Eligible candidates who wish to appear for the examination must complete the online registration process and pay the prescribed examination fee by the deadline. Candidates are advised to visit the official CSIR UGC NET website at https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/ to complete their applications.
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Application: Important Reminder
Applicants must complete all the required steps to successfully submit their applications. Simply registering on the portal or creating login credentials does not mean that the application process is complete.
Candidates need to:
- Visit the official CSIR UGC NET website.
- Register as a new candidate or log in using existing credentials.
- Fill in the December 2026 application form with the required personal and academic details.
- Upload the necessary documents, photograph and signature as per the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the examination application fee.
- Submit the completed application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
CSIR UGC NET December 2026: Late Fee Details
Candidates who miss the regular application deadline may get an opportunity to apply through the subsequent late-fee window, subject to the official schedule. An additional late fee of ₹500 will be applicable. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to complete their applications and fee payments within the regular deadline to avoid additional charges.
Official Website for CSIR UGC NET December 2026
Candidates can access the application portal and check the latest examination-related announcements through the official website.
Official Website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/
Applicants should carefully verify their application details and ensure that the payment is successful before considering the registration process complete.