CSIR UGC NET Dec Exam Date 2026 Out at csirnet.nta.nic.in; Download PDF
CSIR NET Dec 2026 tentative exam date has been announced by NTA through its latest exam calendar. The exam is scheduled to be conducted on Dec 20 and 21, 2026, while the detailed notification and application dates are yet to be released. CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 exam was conducted on July 17–18, 2026. The provisional answer key was released on Aug 16, 2026, followed by the final answer key on Aug 29, 2026. CSIR NET 2026 results and rank were declared on Sep 10, 2026.
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What is CSIR NET?
CSIR NET, an abbreviation of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test, is a national-level eligibility test for qualification for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship in the fields of science and technology. The exam is conducted 2 times a year in 2 sessions: The December session and the December session. It is conducted in the following subjects:
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
CSIR NET December 2026 Notification
CSIR NET Notification for the December 2026 session will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. The notification will contain important details regarding the exam date, syllabus, eligibility criteria, application process, and other exam-related information. Candidates will be able to register online through the application portal using their email ID once the registration window opens. The detailed application dates and exam schedule will be updated after the official notification is released.
CSIR NET 2026 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the exam | CSIR NET |
| Conducting body | NTA ( National Testing Agency) |
| Mode of exam | Online (Computer-based Test) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Medium of Exam | English/ Hindi |
| Official website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
CSIR NET December 2026 Exam Dates
NTA has announced CSIR NET December 2026 exam dates in its official exam calendar. However, the detailed notification is yet to be released. Candidates can check the table below for the announced exam schedule and other important dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CSIR NET December 2026 Notification Release Date | TBA |
| CSIR NET December 2026 Online Application Starts | TBA |
| CSIR NET December 2026 Online Application Last Date | TBA |
| CSIR NET December 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment | TBA |
| CSIR NET December 2026 Correction Window | TBA |
| CSIR NET December 2026 City Intimation Slip | TBA |
| CSIR NET December 2026 Admit Card Release Date | TBA |
| CSIR NET December 2026 Exam Date | Dec 20 & 21, 2026 |
| CSIR NET December 2026 Answer Key Release Date | TBA |
| CSIR NET December 2026 Result Declaration | TBA |
CSIR NET December 2026 Educational Qualification
CSIR Aspirants must have qualified for their master's in the related subjects with a minimum percentage to apply for CSIR NET December 2026. Candidates who are currently enrolled in a master's can also apply under the condition that graduation is completed within 2 years from the date of declaration of the CSIR NET result. In case of qualification for PhD only, candidates must complete the master's within 1 year. Check the table below for the minimum Master's percentage for different categories:
| Category | Minimum Percentage |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 55% |
| OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender/General-EWS | 50% |
- Ph.D. holders who completed their Master’s before 19 Sept 1991 get a 5% marks relaxation. Third Gender candidates receive the same relaxations as SC/ST/PwD.
4-year Undergraduate Degree: Candidates in the final semester of a 4-year bachelor's degree program can apply for JRF and PhD only through CSIR NET 2026 under the condition that their minimum aggregate is 75 %. They must fulfil all the parameters within 2 years in case of JRF and within 1 year in case of PhD only.
Note: Candidates who are only qualified with a 4-year undergraduate degree are not eligible for the role of Assistant Professor.
CSIR NET December 2026 Age Criteria
There is no upper age limit for the qualification of lectureship and PhD, only for CSIR NET December 2026. However, the upper age limit applies to JRF.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Maximum age: 30 years
- Age Relaxation (up to 5 years) is available for:
- OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender
- Women applicants
- Candidates with valid research experience
- Ex-servicemen, based on years served
Total combined relaxation across categories must not exceed 5 years.
CSIR NET December 2026 Application Process
CSIR NET December 2026 application process will begin on the official NTA portal after the detailed notification is released. Candidates can follow the steps below to complete CSIR NET December 2026 Application Process:
Step 1: Go to the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in. Under the latest news section, click on the “Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: Registration”.
Step 2: Fill in the basic information asked for while clicking on the “New Registration” option. Create a strong password and submit the registration form. Candidates will receive an application number after this process. Note it down for future reference.
Step 3: Continue the application process right away or later by logging in with the application number and password. Upload the following details:
- Personal Details
- Category Detail
- Educational Qualification
- Subject opted for CSIR NET December 2026
- Choice of exam cities.
Step 4: Upload the required documents in the required formats. Photographs should be between 10 KB and 200 KB. The signature should be between 4 KB and 30 KB. Use image-compressing websites like Squoosh and TinyPNG for compression. Upload other necessary documents as well.
Step 5: After completing the application form, candidates should proceed with the payment. The payment mode is online and can be done through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. The application fee for various categories is given in the table below:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | Rs 1150 |
| General-Ews/OBC-NCL | Rs 600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third gender | Rs 325 |
The application process is complete after the fee payment. Download the fee receipt and the confirmation page, as they act as proof of payment and application, respectively.
CSIR NET December 2026 Admit Card
CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Admit Card will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) before the exam. Candidates will be able to download the admit card online using their application number and date of birth. It will contain details such as the exam date, shift, reporting time, exam centre, and important exam-day instructions.
CSIR NET December 2026 Syllabus
CSIR NET /December 2026 Syllabus: All five subjects are divided into 3 parts. Part A with general aptitude, Part B with subject-related questions, and Part C with higher-value scientific concept questions. Below are some of the topics covered for all the subjects in Part A:
- Logical Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
- Numerical ability
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Graphical Analysis
- Blood Relationships
- Coding-Decoding
Check the table below for the Part B and Part C syllabus of different subjects of CSIR NET December 2026:
| Subject | Detailed Syllabus |
|---|---|
| CSIR NET Life Sciences | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Physical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Chemical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Mathematical Science | Download PDF |
| CSIR NET Earth Science | Download PDF |
CSIR NET Exam Pattern December 2026
CSIR NET December 2026 exam is divided into 3 parts. The combined total marks of all 3 parts are 200. The focus areas of each part are given below:
- Part A: General Aptitude
- Part B: Subject-related questions
- Part C: Higher-value scientific concept questions
Check the table below for CSIR NET December 2026 Chemical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for the right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET December 2026 Earth Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 50 | 80 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.32 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET December 2026 Life Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 50 | 75 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 35 | 25 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET December 2026 Mathematical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 25 | 20 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 3 | 4.75 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.75 | 0 |
Check the table below for CSIR NET December 2026 Physical Sciences Exam Pattern:
| Particulars | Part A | Part B | Part C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Maximum questions to attempt | 15 | 20 | 20 |
| Marks awarded for right answer | 2 | 3.5 | 5 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer | 0.5 | 0.875 | 1.25 |
Steps to Download CSIR NET December 2026 Result
CSIR NET December 2026 Result will be released online on the official NTA website. Candidates can check their result and download the scorecard using their application number and date of birth. Follow the steps below to download the result and scorecard.
Step 1: Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the “CSIR NET December 2026 Result” link under the latest updates section.
Step 3: Enter your application number and Date of birth/password.
Step 4: Submit the login details to view the CSIR NET December 2026 scorecard.
Step 5: Check the marks and qualifying status, then download and save the scorecard for future reference.
CSIR NET Answer Key 2026
CSIR NET Final Answer Key 2026 will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the December 2026 exam. The final answer key will be available for Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences. Candidates can use the final key along with their recorded responses to verify the answers and calculate their probable subject-wise scores.
Steps To Download CSIR NET Answer Key 2026
CSIR NET Answer Key 2026 can be downloaded from the official website by following the steps given below:
- Visit the official website csirnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key” link.
- Enter your Application Number, Date of Birth/Password, and Security PIN.
- The CSIR NET Answer Key and recorded responses will appear on the screen.
- Check the responses and download the answer key PDF for future reference.
CSIR NET Cutoff 2026
The category-wise cut-off of all 5 subjects for CSIR NET December 2026, for CSIR NET December 2026 session will be available on the official website with the declaration of the result. Check the table below to view the cut-off for JRF for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| Subject | UR(%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (% | ST (%) | PwD (% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | 59.00 | 51.25 | 51.25 | 39.25 | 34.25 | 25.00 |
| Earth Science | 55.88 | 48.81 | 49.13 | 42.92 | 40.13 | 25.58 |
| Life Science* | 99.0315191 | 96.3381483 | 96.6313096 | 92.1752572 | 89.6076783 | 74.5349395 |
| Mathematical Science | 50.25 | 43.50 | 43.625 | 34.375 | 29.375 | 25.25 |
| Physical Science | 54.188 | 43.188 | 44.063 | 33.313 | 29.375 | 25.25 |
Check the table below to view the cut-off for Assistant Professor for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| Subject | UR(%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (% | ST (%) | PwD (% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | 53.10 | 46.125 | 46.125 | 35.325 | 30.825 | 25.00 |
| Earth Science | 50.292 | 43.929 | 44.217 | 38.628 | 36.117 | 25.00 |
| Life Science* | 97.9238847 | 93.6810405 | 94.2790037 | 88.2912402 | 85.0436396 | 74.5349395 |
| Mathematical Science | 45.225 | 39.15 | 39.2625 | 30.9375 | 26.4375 | 25.00 |
| Physical Science | 48.7692 | 38.8692 | 39.6567 | 29.9817 | 26.4375 | 25.00 |
Check the table below to view the cut-off for PhD only for CSIR NET of the 2024 session:
| Subject | UR(%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (% | ST (%) | PwD (% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | 42.5 | 33 | 34 | 26.25 | 25 | 25.00 |
| Earth Science | 41.83 | 33.15 | 33.9 | 30.9 | 28.33 | 25.00 |
| Life Science* | 92.5566155 | 88.6866372 | 88.6866372 | 75.7299852 | 74.5349395 | 74.5349395 |
| Mathematical Science | 36.5 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 25.00 |
| Physical Science | 37.563 | 33.063 | 33 | 25 | 25 | 25.00 |
CSIR NET December 2026 offers secure positions in academia and research through Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) or Lectureships/Assistant Professorships. This national-level exam follows a comprehensive three-part pattern assessing general aptitude, subject knowledge, and analytical skills.
CSIR NET December 2026 FAQs
Ques: Can foreign nationals write CSIR NET December 2026?
Ans: Foreign nationals can write CSIR NET, but consideration will only be for the role of lectureship and not Junior Research Fellowship. Factors like degree equivalence will be considered.
Ques: Can Arts Majors give CSIR NET Exam?
Ans: CSIR NET is generally not open to Arts Majors as it covers the science field and requires the candidate to have a Master’s or other equivalent qualification from a science field.
Ques: Can I apply for Assistant Professor if I qualify for JRF?
Ans: Yes, you are qualified for the role of Assistant Professor if you qualify for JRF.However, an Assistant Professor qualification alone won't grant you a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
Ques: What is the validity of JRF certificate?
Ans: JRF certificates of CSIR NET are valid for a period of 2 years. If candidates fail to take on the fellowship within the period, the fellowship will become invalid.
Ques: Can I apply for CSIR NET without a Master's degree?
Ans: A Master's Degree is required to apply for CSIR NET. However, if you've completed/ shall complete a 4-year bachelor’s programme with a minimum of 75%, you are eligible. This eligibility does not apply to the Assistant Professor role.
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