CSIR UGC NET December 2026 Exam: Last-Minute Application Filing Instructions

Candidates who will not be able to apply till 5th November can submit the form by paying a late fee between 6th November to 9th November 2026. For this, an additional fee of Rs. 500 has to be paid. The last date for submission of late fee is also 9th November 2026. Candidates can pay online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Note that the deadline to apply without extra fee is ending today. Therefore, candidates are advised to complete their form without waiting for the last time. AdvertisementCSIR UGC NET December 2026 Exam will be held on 19th, 22nd and 27th December. The exam will be held in two shifts. The first shift is scheduled from 9 am to 12 noon, while the second shift will be held from 3 pm to 5 pm. However, the duration of the second shift is stated as two hours, while the total duration of the exam is written as 180 minutes. Therefore, candidates must check the official notice regarding the exact duration of the exam.