Over 2.36 lakh register for Joint CSIR-UGC NET as deadline extended to November 9

The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination has received 2,36,656 registrations, but more than 38,000 candidates are yet to pay the examination fee. With the National Testing Agency (NTA) extending the application deadline to November 9, aspirants have more time to complete the process without a late fee.In its November 6 update on X, the NTA said 1,98,479 candidates had paid the fee, subject to bank reconciliation. The agency has asked applicants to complete their forms, upload their photograph and signature, pay the fee and download the confirmation page before the revised deadline.REGISTRATION NUMBERS: WHERE DOES THE PROCESS STAND?The latest figures show the following progress:Registration submitted: 2,36,656 Images uploaded: 2,03,973Application form submitted: 2,02,768 Examination fee paid: 1,98,479Confirmation page downloaded: 1,95,034Fee payment is subject to bank reconciliation.The gap between registrations and fee payments means 38,177 candidates still need to pay online. Registration alone does not complete the application process. Candidates should download the confirmation page after submitting the form and paying the fee.An earlier NTA update had reported 2,23,395 registrations and 1,76,616 fee payments. The latest figures show a rise in both registrations and payments.Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026: 2,36,656 registrations so far; 1,98,479 fees paid (subject to Bank Reconciliation). Last date extended to 09 Nov 2026 (11:50 PM) - no late fee. Complete your form, fee payment & Confirmation Page download: https://t.co/MU0mGVvWRu https://t.co/65s6ELl2GY— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) November 6, 2026NOVEMBER 9 IS THE NEW DEADLINEThe NTA has extended the last date for submitting the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 application form to November 9, 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Candidates can submit their applications and pay the fee by then without a late fee.Applicants should avoid waiting until the final hours, as last-minute traffic or technical issues could delay the process. They can complete the application through the official portal: csirnet.nta.nic.in.NEED HELP? HERE ARE THE NTA CONTACT DETAILSFor assistance, candidates can call 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, available from 8 am to 10 pm. The toll-free number, 1800 180 4747, is available 24 hours a day. Applicants can also email csirnet@nta.ac.in.- Ends