Research Hopes Extended CSIR UGC NET Deadline Now 27 October

Research Hopes Extended CSIR UGC NET Deadline Now 27 October

Last Updated Oct - 25 - 2025, 11:29 AM | Source : Fela News | Visitors : 6

For those chasing research scholarships and teaching roles, CSIR-UGC NET registration gets extra time.

If you’ve been working toward research fellowships or university teaching roles, here’s welcome news: the registration window for the CSIR‑UGC NET December 2025 cycle has been extended to 27 October 2025. This extra time offers a lifeline for candidates who were scrambling to gather documents, finalise academic credentials or figure out payment logistics.

Organised by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), the CSIR-UGC NET exam assesses eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointments as Assistant Professors, and admission to PhD programmes in Indian universities and science & technology fields.

The previous deadline had been 24 October, meaning the extension buys applicants crucial days to get their forms in, pay fees and make corrections if needed. For someone chasing a dream of research or teaching, these extra days can make the difference between hoping and acting. The fee payment window remains open until 28 October, and application correction facilities are available too. 

Think of this as a second chance to cross the starting line. The exam is scheduled for 18 December 2025, so the clock remains ticking but this extension offers a breather. It’s time to map out mock tests, refine subject knowledge, gather academic proofs, and build confidence. The journey to becoming a researcher or academic might look long, but with this window open a little wider, the path becomes clearer.

For the thousands of aspirants watching their future hang on these forms, this extra time is a boost of hope. If you’re one of them: use these days well. Finalise your documents, understand the exam pattern, and step ahead into this opportunity. Because when that admit-card drops and you walk into the exam hall, you’ll know you gave yourself the space to be ready.
 

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