NTA UGC NET December 2026 at a glance
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Exam | UGC-NET December 2026 (Computer Based Test, 87 subjects) |
| Purpose | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility and PhD admission |
| Qualification | Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender); final-year Master’s students may also apply |
| Age limit | JRF: up to 30 years as on 1 December 2026 (relaxation up to 5 years); no age limit for Assistant Professor and PhD admission |
| Application fee | Rs 1150 (General), Rs 600 (EWS/OBC-NCL), Rs 325 (SC/ST/PwD/Third gender) |
| Notification date | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Important dates
Online application: 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Last date of fee payment: 28 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Late submission with late fee of Rs 500: 29 October 2026 to 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Correction window: 2 November 2026 to 4 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Exam city intimation: 23 November 2026
Admit card download: 7 December 2026
Exam dates: 14 to 18 December 2026 and 21 December 2026
What UGC-NET is for
UGC-NET determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for (i) award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor, (ii) appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD, and (iii) admission to PhD only, in Indian universities and colleges. The December 2026 cycle covers 87 subjects in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Eligibility
- Education: Master’s degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognised university with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Third gender candidates). Candidates in the final year of their Master’s degree may also apply provisionally. Candidates with a 4-year or 8-semester bachelor’s degree need at least 75% marks (relaxation of 5% for reserved categories).
- Age (JRF): Not more than 30 years as on 1 December 2026. Relaxation of up to 5 years for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Third gender candidates and for women applicants.
- Age (Assistant Professor and PhD admission): No upper age limit.
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs 1150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs 600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third gender | Rs 325 |
The fee is payable online by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. Applications submitted in the late window (29 to 31 October 2026) carry an additional late fee of Rs 500.
Exam pattern
The test is conducted in CBT mode with a total duration of 180 minutes (3 hours), covering Paper 1 and Paper 2 with no break between them. Exam centre, date and shift are indicated on the admit card.
Exam centres in Assam
Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur.
How to apply
- Open the UGC-NET December 2026 application portal through the official website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in or the direct portal link in the official links section below.
- Register with a valid email address and mobile number.
- Log in and fill in the application form; make sure the details match your official documents.
- Upload your photograph, signature and certificates.
- Pay the examination fee online by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.
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Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
A. Online applications and fee payment close at 11:50 PM on 28 October 2026. Forms can still be submitted from 29 to 31 October 2026 with a late fee of Rs 500.
Q. Who can apply for UGC-NET December 2026?
A. Candidates with a Master’s degree (at least 55% marks, or 50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender) can apply. Final-year Master’s students may apply provisionally, and candidates with a 4-year bachelor’s degree need at least 75% marks.
Q. What is the age limit for JRF?
A. Not more than 30 years as on 1 December 2026, with relaxation of up to 5 years for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third gender and women candidates. There is no age limit for Assistant Professor or PhD admission.
Q. What is the application fee for UGC-NET December 2026?
A. Rs 1150 for General, Rs 600 for EWS/OBC-NCL and Rs 325 for SC/ST/PwD/Third gender candidates, payable online. A late fee of Rs 500 applies during the late window.
Q. Where are the UGC-NET exam centres in Assam?
A. Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar and Tezpur. The exact centre, date and shift are shown on the admit card, available from 7 December 2026.
Official links
- Information Bulletin (official notification): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s301eee509ee2f68dc6014898c309e86bf/uploads/2026/10/202610161905649093.pdf
- Public notice - application portal opening (8 October 2026): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s301eee509ee2f68dc6014898c309e86bf/uploads/2026/10/202610081928217016.pdf
- Online application portal: https://examinationservices.nic.in/ExamSys27/root/home.aspx?enc=Ei4cajBkK1gZSfgr53ImFV/yIzhTZHBze3wooSg9DjjOvz
- Official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Official Notification Online Application Form Official Website
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