NTA Receives Over 2.18 Lakh Applications for UGC NET and Joint CSIR NET December 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has received over 2.18 lakh applications for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) and Joint CSIR NET December 2026 exams. Specifically, 1,86,301 candidates registered for UGC NET and 32,660 for Joint CSIR NET. The UGC NET exam will be held from December 14 to 19 in computer-based mode, while the Joint CSIR NET will take place on December 9, 22, and 27 in two shifts. Application deadlines are October 28 for UGC NET and November 5 for Joint CSIR NET, with official portals open for submissions.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, thetelegraph, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 22 Oct, 06:47 am. Other outlets followed.