The National Testing Agency opened UGC NET December 2026 registration on October 8, 2026. Candidates must apply by October 28, 2026. Exam dates fall from December 14 to 19, 2026 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
NTA released the notification on October 8, 2026. The agency is India’s National Testing Agency. UGC NET is the National Eligibility Test.
The University Grants Commission uses this test to pick teachers and researchers. Its apply window is short. Registration closes on October 28, 2026.
Students get about three weeks to apply. The correction window is only three days. It opens on November 2 and closes on November 4, 2026.
When does UGC NET December 2026 registration close?
Registration for UGC NET December 2026 closes on October 28, 2026. The portal shuts at 11:50 p.m. IST that night. Applications had opened on October 8, 2026.
The correction window runs from November 2 to November 4, 2026. Students can fix their form only in those three days.
| What | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Registration opens | October 8, 2026 | Open |
| Last date to apply | October 28, 2026, 11:50 p.m. IST | Open |
| Correction window | November 2 to 4, 2026 | Awaited |
| Exam dates | December 14 to 19, 2026 | Awaited |
The last date is the row that matters most. Miss October 28 and you wait for the next cycle.
Do not confuse this with CSIR UGC NET December 2026. That science exam closes later. Its form shuts on November 5, 2026.
What is the UGC NET December 2026 application fee?
The UGC NET fee is Rs 1,150 for General category students. General EWS and OBC Non Creamy Layer students pay Rs 600. SC, ST, PwD and third gender students pay Rs 325.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | Rs 1,150 |
| General EWS, OBC Non Creamy Layer | Rs 600 |
| SC, ST, PwD, Third gender | Rs 325 |
Payment is online only, by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
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When is the UGC NET December 2026 exam?
The UGC NET exam runs from December 14 to 19, 2026. NTA will hold it as a computer based test. CBT means you sit the exam on a computer.
The test is held in more than 80 subjects. Students pick one subject for Paper 2.
What is the UGC NET December 2026 exam pattern?
The UGC NET exam has two papers that carry 300 marks. Paper 1 holds 50 questions for 100 marks.
Paper 2 holds 100 questions for 200 marks. It tests the subject you choose. No break falls between the two papers.
The whole exam lasts three hours. Wrong answers lose no marks.
Who is eligible for UGC NET December 2026?
Master’s degree holders can sit UGC NET December 2026. General category students need at least 55 percent marks. Reserved category students need 50 percent.
JRF means Junior Research Fellowship. The JRF route has an upper age limit. Assistant Professor posts have no age cap.
The bulletin lists the exact age rules. Read it with care before you pay the fee.
Final year ke students UGC NET December 2026 bhar sakte hain kya?
Yes, final year master’s students can apply.
Students waiting for results can apply too. They must earn the required marks in time. NTA sets the exact deadline in the bulletin.
How to apply for UGC NET December 2026 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
You apply online at ugcnet.nta.nic.in in six short steps.
- Open ugcnet.nta.nic.in in a browser.
- Click the UGC NET December 2026 link.
- Fill the form with your details.
- Upload your photo and signature.
- Pay the fee online.
- Submit the form and save a copy.
Apply early, since the portal slows near the last date.
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Last verified: October 9, 2026
Disclaimer: Dates, fees, cutoffs and eligibility can change without notice. Check with the National Testing Agency before you act.
