CSIR NET December 2026: 2.36 Lakh Registered, 1.98 Lakh Paid Fees; Apply by November 9
CSIR NET December 2026 has received 2,36,656 registrations, with 1,98,479 candidates paying examination fee. NTA has extended last date to November 9 without a late fee. Check application status, direct link and steps to complete registration.
CSIR NET December 2026: National Testing Agency has extended last date to submit Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2026 application form to November 9, 2026, up to 11:50 PM, without any late fee. The extension provides additional time to candidates who have not completed their CSIR NET registration, uploaded documents, paid examination fee or downloaded confirmation page.
As per latest application status update shared by NTA on November 6, 2026, a total of 2,36,656 candidates have registered for CSIR NET December 2026 exam so far. Of these, 1,98,479 candidates have paid examination fee, subject to bank reconciliation.
CSIR NET December 2026 Registration Statistics: Latest Update
NTA has shared latest numbers regarding application process for CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination. The update indicates that while more than 2.36 lakh candidates have registered, several applicants are yet to complete remaining formalities. CSIR NET application status is as follows
| Application Status |
Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| Total registrations submitted |
2,36,656 |
| Images uploaded |
2,03,973 |
| Application forms submitted |
2,02,768 |
| Examination fee paid |
1,98,479 |
| Confirmation pages downloaded |
1,95,034 |
NTA has extended application deadline to accommodate candidates who could not complete their registration within the earlier schedule.
How to Complete CSIR NET December 2026 Registration?
Candidates who have not completed their application process can follow steps below
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Visit official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in
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Click on Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application link
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Register using personal and contact details, if not already registered
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Log in using application number and password
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Complete online application form by entering academic and personal details
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Upload photograph, signature and other required documents
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Pay fee
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Submit application form
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