UGC-NET December 2026 Notification Released – Apply Online for JRF, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. Eligibility

About UGC-NET December 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has issued the public notice for the UGC-NET December 2026 examination. UGC-NET is a national-level examination for candidates aspiring to pursue research, qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), become Assistant Professors, or seek Ph.D. admission in Indian universities and colleges.

The December 2026 examination will cover 87 subjects and will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

Examination Details

• Examination Name: UGC-NET December 2026
• Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Public Notice Date: 08 October 2026
• Examination Type: National-Level Eligibility Test
• Total Subjects: 87
• Examination Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Application Mode: Online
• Official Website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/

Eligibility Categories

UGC-NET December 2026 determines eligibility for the following categories:

1. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor: For candidates seeking JRF and eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor, subject to applicable requirements.
2. Assistant Professor and Ph.D. Admission: For candidates seeking eligibility for Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. programmes.
3. Ph.D. Admission Only: For candidates seeking eligibility for admission to Ph.D. programmes.

Candidates should check the official information bulletin for educational qualifications, minimum marks, age limits and other eligibility conditions applicable to their chosen category.

Important Dates

• Online Application Begins: 08 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
• Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
• Late Application Window: 29 October to 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM
• Late Fee: ₹500 in addition to the applicable examination fee
• Application Correction Window: 02 November to 04 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
• Examination Dates: 14 December to 19 December 2026
• Exam City Intimation and Admit Card: To be announced later

Application Fee

The late fee, where applicable, is additional to the prescribed examination fee. Candidates should confirm the final payable amount on the official portal.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official UGC-NET website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
2. Open the UGC-NET December 2026 registration link.
3. Complete the online registration using the required details.
4. Fill in the application form carefully and select the appropriate subject and eligibility category.
5. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature according to the prescribed specifications.
6. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
7. Submit the application form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should complete the application process before the deadline and carefully review all details before final submission.

Official Links

• UGC-NET Official Portal: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
• NTA Official Website: https://www.nta.ac.in/
• Official Public Notice PDF: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s301eee509ee2f68dc6014898c309e86bf/uploads/2026/10/202610081928217016.pdf