Important Dates
UGC NET December 2026 – Important Dates - Application Start Date: 08 October 2026 - Last Date to Apply Online: 28 October 2026 - Last Date for Fee Payment: 28 October 2026 - Application with Late Fee: 29 October to 31 October 2026 - Last Date for Late Fee Payment: 31 October 2026 - Application Correction Window: 02 November to 04 November 2026 - Exam City Intimation: To Be Announced - Admit Card Release: To Be Announced - UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date: 14 December to 19 December 2026 - Answer Key: To Be Announced - Result Date: To Be Announced Candidates should check the official NTA website for revised dates or additional notices.
Description
The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has opened the online application process for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Eligible candidates can submit the UGC NET December 2026 Application Form through the official examination website. The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is conducted to determine candidates' eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, eligibility for Assistant Professor along with admission to Ph.D., and admission to Ph.D. only, according to the applicable qualification category. As per the official notification, the UGC NET December 2026 application window is open from 08 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can submit the form with a late fee during the notified period from 29 October to 31 October 2026. The correction window is scheduled for 02 November to 04 November 2026. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects from 14 December to 19 December 2026. Applicants should check the official information bulletin for subject selection, educational qualification, age limit, examination pattern and other instructions before applying. Important Instructions Candidates should enter their details carefully, use their own active email address and mobile number, and retain the confirmation page and payment receipt. Review the official information bulletin for complete eligibility rules, subject codes, document specifications and age relaxations before submitting the form. For the latest UGC NET December 2026 Application Form updates, eligibility details, examination dates, admit card notifications and results, keep visiting Hiresarkar.
Eligibility
UGC NET December 2026 Educational Qualification 1. General / Unreserved / General-EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in a Master's degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university or institution. 2. OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in their Master's degree or equivalent qualification. 3. Candidates pursuing their Master's degree or awaiting final-year results may apply provisionally, subject to the conditions and deadlines mentioned in the official information bulletin. 4. Candidates with a four-year/eight-semester bachelor's degree may also be eligible under the prescribed rules. The minimum marks requirement is generally 75%, with applicable relaxations for eligible categories. Age Limit - Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years as on 01 December 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation. - Assistant Professor: No upper age limit. - Admission to Ph.D.: No upper age limit. Candidates should read the official UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin for complete eligibility conditions and category-wise relaxations.
Selection Process
UGC NET December 2026 Examination Process 1. Online Application and Registration 2. Computer Based Test (CBT) 3. Display of Recorded Responses and Provisional Answer Key 4. Answer Key Challenge, if applicable 5. Declaration of Result and NTA Scores 6. Determination of Eligibility for the applicable category The UGC NET examination consists of two papers conducted in a single three-hour session without a break. Paper I assesses teaching and research aptitude, reasoning, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness. Paper II evaluates subject-specific knowledge. The final eligibility category depends on the candidate's performance and the applicable NTA/UGC rules. Qualifying UGC NET does not itself guarantee appointment or admission; candidates must satisfy the requirements of the relevant institution or recruitment process.
How to apply
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026 1. Visit the official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/. 2. Open the UGC NET December 2026 Application Form link. 3. Complete registration using your own email address and mobile number. 4. Log in and fill in your personal, academic and examination-related details. 5. Select the appropriate NET subject and examination preferences. 6. Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable certificates in the prescribed format. 7. Pay the examination fee online according to your category. 8. Review the application carefully before final submission. 9. Download and save the confirmation page after successful payment.