Admit Card, Answer Key and Results
CSIR NET Admit Card
Status (as of 16 October 2026): The December 2026 exam city slip and admit card dates are to be announced by NTA. The exam is on 19, 22 and 27 December 2026.
The CSIR NET admit card is issued only online on csirnet.nta.nic.in. It is not sent by post, and no duplicate is issued at the exam centre.
Two Steps Before the Exam
Advance city intimation slip: Shows your exam city and date so you can plan travel. In June 2026 it was released 9 days before the exam.
Admit card: Shows your exam centre, shift and reporting time. In June 2026 it was released 4 days before the exam.
How to Download the CSIR NET Admit Card
Go to csirnet.nta.nic.in and click the admit card link for December 2026.
Log in with your application number and password (or date of birth, as asked).
Download, check all details and print the admit card along with the self-declaration (if included).
What to Carry on Exam Day
Item | Notes |
|---|---|
Printed admit card | With self-declaration filled in, as instructed |
One passport-size photograph | Same as the one uploaded in the form |
Original valid photo ID | Government-issued photo ID |
PwD certificate (if applicable) | If claiming PwD relaxation or a scribe |
Transparent ball-point pen and transparent water bottle | As permitted by NTA |
Exam Day Timings
Shift | Exam time |
|---|---|
Shift 1 | 9:00 am – 12:00 noon |
Shift 2 | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
Report at the time printed on your admit card. Entry closes 30 minutes before the exam starts, and late entry is not allowed.
Key Takeaways
Admit card is available only online on csirnet.nta.nic.in.
City slip first, then the admit card a few days before the exam.
Carry the admit card, a photo identical to the uploaded one and an original photo ID.
Gates close 30 minutes before the exam.
Pro Tip: Visit your exam centre a day before if it is in an unfamiliar area. Reporting late is the most avoidable reason for missing NET.
Source: Joint CSIR-UGC NET Information Bulletins (June 2025 and December 2026), NTA; June 2026 dates from NTA notice and news reports
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download the CSIR NET admit card?
Log in at csirnet.nta.nic.in with your application number and password or date of birth, then download and print it. It is not sent by post.
What should I carry to the CSIR NET exam?
The printed admit card, a passport photo identical to the uploaded one, an original valid government photo ID, and a PwD certificate if applicable.
What are the CSIR NET shift timings?
9:00 am – 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Entry closes 30 minutes before the exam starts.