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NTA UGC NET December 2026 Notification OUT – Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date, Fee & Syllabus
NTA UGC NET December 2026: National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. programmes, as applicable. Check the important dates, application fee, eligibility, age limit, examination pattern and useful links below.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 – Overview
Exam Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Examination: UGC NET December 2026
Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Negative Marking: No, as stated in the supplied details
Exam Dates: 14–19 December 2026 (as provided; verify official notice)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date Without Late Fee | 28 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Last Date With Late Fee | 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Correction Window | 02–04 November 2026 |
| Examination Dates | 14–19 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Before the examination |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,150 |
| EWS / OBC | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹325 |
| Transgender | ₹325 |
Payment Mode: Online
Note: Confirm the applicable category fee and any late fee in the official information bulletin.
Age Limit
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years, as stated in the supplied information.
- Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
- Ph.D. Admission: No upper age limit, as stated in the supplied information.
- Age calculation date: 01 December 2026.
- Age relaxation is subject to applicable rules and the official notification.
Educational Qualification
- Applicants who have passed or are appearing in a Master's degree in the relevant subject may be eligible.
- Minimum marks stated: 55% for General/EWS candidates and 50% for OBC/SC/ST/Third Gender candidates.
- Candidates with a four-year Bachelor's degree may also be eligible under the applicable UGC NET rules.
Important: Degree recognition, subject requirements, category rules and eligibility for JRF/Assistant Professor/Ph.D. differ in some cases. Read the official bulletin carefully.
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Pattern
Examination Mode: Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Negative Marking: No, according to the supplied details.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 50 | 100 | Teaching & Research Aptitude |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 | Selected Subject |
| Total | 150 | 300 | Both Papers |
Total Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
UGC NET Syllabus
The examination consists of Paper I and Paper II. Paper I covers teaching and research aptitude, while Paper II tests subject-specific knowledge.
Download the subject-wise syllabus from the official UGC NET syllabus website using the link below.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official NTA examination portal.
- Find the UGC NET December 2026 application link.
- Complete registration using the required details.
- Fill in personal, educational and category information carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the application and save or print the confirmation page.
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