UGC NET December 2026 Notification Released
The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has opened the online registration portal for the UGC NET December 2026 Examination. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their application forms through the official website within the prescribed dates.
According to the public notice dated 8 October 2026, the examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects.
UGC NET December 2026: Overview
| Examination | UGC NET December 2026 |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Authority | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Subjects | 87 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Examination Dates | 14 December to 19 December 2026 |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 28 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Examination Fee Payment | 28 October 2026 |
| Late Application with Fee | 29 October to 31 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 2 November to 4 November 2026 |
| Announcement of Exam City | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| UGC NET Examination | 14 December to 19 December 2026 |
| Answer Key and Recorded Responses | To be announced |
UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | ₹325 |
Note: Candidates should check the official Information Bulletin for applicable fee conditions and payment instructions.
Purpose of the UGC NET Examination
The UGC NET examination is conducted to determine eligibility for the following:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor.
- Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. programmes.
- Admission to Ph.D. programmes only.
How to Apply Online for UGC NET December 2026
- Visit the official UGC NET website.
- Open the UGC NET December 2026 registration link.
- Complete the online registration process.
- Fill in the application form with the required personal and educational details.
- Upload the required documents according to the instructions.
- Pay the applicable examination fee online.
- Review the information carefully and submit the application form.
- Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Apply Online / Official Website
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Applications will be accepted through online mode only.
- Only one application form should be submitted by each candidate.
- Enter your details carefully because changes may not be allowed after final submission, except during the permitted correction window.
- Use an accessible email address and mobile number for official communications.
- Read the Information Bulletin before submitting the application.
- Keep checking the official website for updates regarding the examination city, admit card and answer key.
Official Notification and Website
Candidates are advised to refer to the official NTA notification and website for complete details, eligibility requirements, subject information and application instructions.
Official UGC NET Website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
NTA Website: https://www.nta.ac.in/
Conclusion: The UGC NET December 2026 application process has started. Eligible candidates should complete their registration before 28 October 2026 and carefully follow the official instructions.
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