NTA UGC NET December 2026 Notification Released & Apply Online
UGC NET December 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the notification for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026. The national-level examination is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and Ph.D. admission across 87 subjects.
The UGC NET December 2026 Notification was released on 8 October 2026. Candidates can submit their online applications from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
UGC NET provides an opportunity for candidates seeking academic and research careers in universities and colleges across India. Candidates should carefully check the eligibility criteria, subject options, category requirements and other instructions before submitting the application form.
Important Dates
- Notification Released: 08 October 2026
- Application Starting Date: 08 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Without Late Fee: 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
- Last Date to Apply with ₹500 Late Fee: 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
- Application Correction Window: 02 to 04 November 2026
- Admit Card: To be released before the examination
- Examination Dates: 14 to 19 December 2026
Application Fee
- General Category: ₹1,150/-
- EWS / OBC Category: ₹600/-
- SC / ST / PH Category: ₹325/-
- Transgender: ₹325/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit Details
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years
- Assistant Professor: No upper age limit
- Ph.D. Admission: No upper age limit
- Age will be calculated as on 01 December 2026.
- Age relaxation will be provided as per the applicable rules.
Educational Qualification
| Examination | Qualification |
|---|---|
| NTA UGC NET December 2026 | Candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks for General/EWS candidates and 50% marks for OBC/SC/ST/Third Gender candidates. |
| Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree | Candidates holding a four-year Bachelor’s degree are also eligible, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification. |
Selection Process
The selection process for UGC NET December 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (CBT)
- Normalized Score & Percentile Declaration
- Document Verification
Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking : No
- Exam Mode : Online (CBT)
| Part | Marks | Questions | Subject | Duration |
| I | 100 | 50 | Teaching & Research Aptitude | 03 Hours (180 Minutes) without any break. All the questions are compulsory. |
| II | 200 | 100 | Subject Related Questions |
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to apply for the UGC NET December 2026 examination:
- Visit the official UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Complete the registration process using Single Sign-On (Meri Pehchaan) or by verifying your email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, academic and subject-related details.
- Capture and upload the required documents, including a live photograph, scanned signature and disability certificate, if applicable.
- Pay the applicable examination fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Carefully check all the details entered in the application form and submit it.
- After successful submission, download and take a printout of the Confirmation Page for future reference.
UGC NET December 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |