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CSIR-UGC NET - Application Form

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research UGC NET

Form Date: 05 Jan - 09 Jan 2027 (Tentative)

Computer Based Test

Form Date: 05 Jan - 09 Jan 2027

CSIR UGC NET 2026-27 Application Form: Notification, Eligibility, How to Apply?

Updated On - September 15 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2026-27 is released by the NTA. Candidates can fill out their application form on the portal of the National Testing Agency. The candidates will have to submit the fee to complete the process. It is a national level entrance conducted twice a year to offer admission in JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Lecturership/Assistant Professorship. CSIR UGC NET application form will be available only in the online mode. Candidates must read the article given below to get the full information regarding the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) UGC NET 2026-27 application form, their fees, and other details.
CSIR UGC NET Exam registration for December 2022 and June 2023 sessions has begun. 
  • The last date to apply for the exam is April 10, 2023.
  • The correction window will open from April 12 to April 18, 2023.
  • The exam will be conducted on June 6, 7 and 8, 2023, in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

CSIR UGC NET 2026-27 Application Form Dates

Candidates can check the revised schedule of CSIR UGC NET for June and Dec session Application Form dates:

CSIR UGC NET Registration Dates 2026-27
EventsJune ExamDecember Exam
Release of CSIR NET 2026-27 Application Form 03 December 2026-27To be announced
Last day to register for CSIR NET 2026-2702 January 2026-27To be announced

CSIR UGC NET 2026-27 Application Form

CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2026-27 is yet to be released online on NTA's official website (National Test Agency). Candidates must go through the given below points related to CSIR UGC Registration:

  • CSIR-UGC NET 2026-27 application form has been available on the website of the National Testing Agency. 
  • Candidates are allowed to fill only one application form.
  • The application form is only accepted in online mode, and no other mode will be accepted.
  • Candidates must provide their registered email id and mobile number to get information by email or SMS.
  • Candidates cannot withdraw the application form once it is submitted successfully.
  • Multiple forms submitted by candidates will be rejected.
  • The applicants must get the printout of the application form for future use.

Documents Required while filling CSIR UGC NET Application Form 2026-27

Candidates need some documents for CSIR UGC NET 2026-27 Application Form for the June session. Given below are the list of documents:

  • Scanned copy of Photograph
  • Scanned copy of Signature
  • Caste certificate
  • Qualify Degree mark sheet
  • Credit Card/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI for fees payment
  • Photo Id proof such as Aadhar card, Ration Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID Card, Driving License, etc.

CSIR UGC NET 2026-27 Application Fee

Candidates  check the CSIR UGC NET 2026-27 Application fee for the different category in the given below table:

CSIR NET 2026-27 Examination Fees
CategoryAmount
General/General-EWSRs 1000/-
OBC-NCLRs 500/-
SC/ST/PwDRs 250/-
Mode of Payment: The CSIR-UGC NET application processing fee can be paid through online mode only.
  • Online: Candidates can pay fees through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net-Banking/UPI.
  • Candidates must keep two or three printouts of fee receipt copy for future reference.
NOTE: Once the candidate's application is successfully paid, it cannot be refunded in any situation.

How to Apply for CSIR UGC NET 2026-27?

Before filling the application form, applicants must check the CSIR-UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2026-27 to avoid rejection of the Application form. Also, check the given below steps to fill in the CSIR UGC NET Application Form:

1: Registration

Given below are the steps candidates must follow at the time of registration for NET 2026-27.
  • For the filling, application form candidates need to register themselves.
  • Candidates have to click on the ' Filling Application Form.
  • Candidates download the information brochure and read the instructions mentioned on the website.
  • After that registration page opens, candidates have to fill in that and generate the Application Number.
  • When an Application Number generate, the authority sends OTP for password on the mobile number or email. Candidates have set their password for fur login.

2: Filling Up Online Application Form

After completing the above-mentioned step, the application form will appear on the screen. Candidates have to fill the following details in that:

Personal Information
  • Name of Candidate
  • Father and Mother Name
  • Nationality
  • Person with disability
Examination Details
  • Examination name
  • Examination center as per their choice(at least provide 4 preference)
Contact Details
  • Mobile Number
  • Email ID
  • Address 
  • State
  • Pincode

3: Uploading of Documents

When the candidate fills the application form, they have uploaded the scanned copy of documents such as photographs and signature.

Given below are the table related to documents size and format:
Documents Specification for CSIR NET
DocumentsSizeFormat
Photograph10 kb to 200 kbJPG/JPEG
Signature4 kb to 30 kbJPG/JPEG
NOTE:
  • The photograph must be taken on or after 02.09.2019, indicating the candidate's name along with the date of taking the photograph. 
  • The photograph should not be with a cap.
  • The candidate should put his full signature in running handwriting on white paper with a Black Ink pen.

4: Payment of Application Fee

After filling and uploading the documents, candidates have to pay the application by using SBI/Syndicate/HDFC/ICICI/Paytm Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI and must print the fee transaction receipt as proof of payment.

In, case, confirmation is not generated after payment then the transaction is cancelled and the amount will be refunded to the candidate's account.

CSIR UGC NET 2026-27 Application Form Correction 

Candidates can correct their Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR NET) 2026-27 form. NTA (National Test Agency) the conducting authority will open the online correction window after applying. Candidates have to visit the official website to correct the application form. Candidates correct the following:
  • Name or Spelling error
  • Changes in subject
  • Change in ID proof

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Form Start Date:

05 Jan 2027

Form End Date:

09 Jan 2027

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