UGC NET December 2026 Notification: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET December 2026). This national-level examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor appointments, and Ph.D. admissions across 87 subjects. The UGC NET December 2026 Notification has been published on 08 October 2026. Candidates can submit their online applications starting from 08 October 2026 up to the last date of 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM).
This examination serves as a gateway to academic and research careers in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates are strongly advised to check all eligibility requirements, subject choices, and category rules before completing the application form.
UGC NET December 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Department Name | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission |
| Advt. No. | December 2026 Cycle |
| Total Vacancy | Eligibility Test (N/A) |
| Notification Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Category | UGC NET December 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08 October 2026 (00:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 02 November 2026 to 04 November 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Dates of Examination | 14 December 2026 to 19 December 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen | Rs. 1150/- |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Third Gender | Rs. 325/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UGC NET December 2026 is Not more than 30 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.12.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| JRF & Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission | Eligibility Test | Master’s Degree (55% for UR, 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) OR 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree |
UGC NET December 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UGC NET December 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (CBT)
- Normalized Score & Percentile Declaration
- Document Verification
Examination Pattern
| Part | Marks | Questions | Details | Total Duration |
| I | 100 | 50 | Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness | 03 hours (180 minutes) without any break |
| II | 200 | 100 | Subject Domain Knowledge | Combined with Part I |
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026
Follow these steps to apply for UGC NET December 2026:
- Visit the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Complete registration using Single Sign-On (Meri Pehchaan) or basic email/mobile verification.
- Fill in personal, academic, and subject details in the application form.
- Capture live photo via webcam/mobile and upload scanned signature and disability certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the prescribed fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future records.
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