Important Dates
CSIR NET December 2026 Important Dates
Status (as of 16 October 2026): The December 2026 schedule below is official, taken from the NTA Information Bulletin and public notice dated 7 October 2026. Dates marked “to be announced” will be updated when NTA releases them.
CSIR NET December 2026 Important Dates
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Event |
Date |
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Information Bulletin and online application begin |
7 October 2026 |
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Last date to apply and pay fee |
5 November 2026 (up to 11:50 pm) |
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Late window (with ₹500 late fee) |
6 – 9 November 2026 |
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Correction window |
10 – 12 November 2026 |
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Advance exam city intimation slip |
To be announced |
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Admit card download |
To be announced |
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Exam dates |
19, 22 and 27 December 2026 |
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Shift timings |
9:00 am – 12:00 noon and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
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Provisional answer key and challenge |
To be announced |
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Result |
To be announced |
What to Expect After You Apply
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City slip: Usually around a week or more before the exam (the June 2026 slip came 9 days before the exam), NTA shows your exam city so you can plan travel.
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Admit card: Usually a few days before the exam (June 2026 admit card came 4 days before).
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Answer key: Released after the exam with a short challenge window.
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Result: In June 2026, scores came about six weeks after the exam and the final result about seven to eight weeks after.
Gaps above are based on the June 2026 cycle (city slip and admit card dates from news reports) and are only a guide.
Key Takeaways
Apply between 7 October and 5 November 2026.
Exam on 19, 22 and 27 December 2026 in two shifts.
Correction window: 10–12 November 2026.
Pro Tip: Use the correction window only for genuine errors. Check your category, subject and date of birth carefully, as these affect your eligibility and JRF age limit.
Source: Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin and public notice, NTA (07.10.2026)