With 2,36,656 registrations completed, NTA has decided to extend the application deadline for Joint CSIR UGC NET to November 9, without any late fee. As per the latest update shared by the agency, a total of 1,98,479 candidates have paid the examination fee, while 38,177 registered candidates are yet to do so. The key highlights for Joint CSIR UGC NET 2026 (as of November 6, 12:32 PM) are as follows: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has allowed candidates to submit their application forms and pay the examination fee for the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) by 11:50 PM on November 9. Candidates are advised not to miss the extended deadline, as the agency may not offer an extension again. As per the schedule shared by NTA, corrections to particulars in the application form will be allowed between November 10 and 12, 2026. The Joint CSIR UGC NET 2026 will be conducted on December 19, 22 and 27 to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor/Lectureship, and admission to PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges in the fields of Science and Technology. The testing agency has yet to specify the release dates for city intimation slips and admit cards. Deepali Samaniya has been covering education for the past 2 years with a passion for SEO and a knack for crafting engaging stories. She specialises in... View More