CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 registration deadline extended, apply by Nov 9

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination, giving candidates additional time to complete their application process.

Aspirants can now submit their online application forms until Nov 9, 2026, up to 11:50 pm, without paying a late fee.

The agency announced the deadline extension through an update on its official X handle. Candidates who have not yet registered can complete the process through the official website, csirnet.nta.nic.in.

According to the latest registration figures shared by the NTA on Nov 6, a total of 2,36,656 candidates have submitted their registrations. Of these, 1,98,479 applicants have completed the examination fee payment, subject to bank reconciliation.

The agency has asked candidates to complete all pending application formalities, including uploading their photographs and signatures, paying the examination fee, and downloading the confirmation page within the revised deadline.

Applicants who have registered but not paid the examination fee must complete the payment process before Nov 9. Registration alone does not confirm the successful completion of an application.

The deadline extension provides additional time to aspirants who could not complete their applications within the earlier schedule. Candidates are advised to check the official portal regularly for further examination-related announcements and instructions.

Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: Steps to Apply

Candidates who have not completed their applications can follow the steps below to register for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination:

Step 1: Visit the official NTA examination website, csirnet.nta.nic.in.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application link.

Step 3: Complete the registration process by entering the required personal and other details.

Step 4: After successful registration, log in using the generated application number and password.

Step 5: Fill out the online application form with the required personal and academic information.

Step 6: Upload the necessary documents, including the photograph and signature, in the prescribed format.

Step 7: Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment options.

Step 8: Review the entered information and submit the application form.

Step 9: Download the confirmation page and keep a printed copy for future reference.

Candidates should ensure that the application fee payment is successful and that the confirmation page is generated after completing the submission process.

Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: Check Registration Statistics

The NTA has shared the latest application-related figures for the December 2026 examination. The data provides an overview of registrations, document uploads, application submissions, fee payments, and confirmation page downloads.

According to the Nov 6 update, the application process has recorded the following figures:

• Registration submitted: 2,36,656
• Images uploaded: 2,03,973
• Application form submitted: 2,02,768
• Examination fee paid: 1,98,479
• Confirmation page downloaded: 1,95,034

The agency has clarified that the examination fee payment figures are subject to bank reconciliation.

The difference between the total registrations and completed fee payments indicates that 38,177 candidates are yet to complete the payment process. Applicants who have registered but have not paid the examination fee must complete this step within the revised timeline.

Downloading the confirmation page is also an important part of the application process. Candidates should retain the document after successful submission and payment for future examination-related requirements.

An earlier NTA update had reported 2,23,395 registrations, with 1,76,616 candidates completing their examination fee payments. The latest figures indicate an increase in both registrations and completed payments.

Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: Revised Registration Deadline

The NTA has extended the last date for submitting the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application form to Nov 9, 2026. Candidates can complete their registration and pay the examination fee until 11:50 pm on the revised deadline.

No late fee will be charged for applications submitted within the extended period.

Aspirants who have not completed the registration process should avoid waiting until the final hours. Heavy website traffic or technical difficulties could affect the submission process.

Candidates can access the application portal directly through csirnet.nta.nic.in.

Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: NTA Contact Details

Candidates facing difficulties with registration, application submission, document uploads, or fee payment can contact the NTA through its designated help channels.

The agency has provided the following contact details for examination-related assistance:

• Helpline numbers: 011-40759000 and 011-69227700
• Helpline availability: 8 am to 10 pm
• Toll-free number: 1800 180 4747
• Toll-free helpline availability: 24 hours a day
• Email address: [email protected]

Applicants can use these contact channels to seek assistance regarding the application process and other examination-related queries. They should also keep checking the official CSIR-UGC NET website for the latest notifications and updates.