UGC NET December 2026: Online Application Open 8 to 28 October 2026, Exam from 14 to 19 December
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NTA has opened applications for UGC NET December 2026 in 87 subjects. The last date to apply and pay the fee is 28 October 2026, and the computer-based exams run from 14 to 19 December 2026.
At a glance
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Last date | 28 October 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Subjects | 87 |
| Fee General/Unreserved | Rs. 1150 |
| Fee General-EWS/OBC-NCL | Rs. 600 |
| Fee SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | Rs. 325 |
| Official website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Important dates
| Application opens | 8 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 28 October 2026 |
| Late submission with Rs. 500 late fee | 29 to 31 October 2026 |
| Correction window | 2 to 4 November 2026 |
| Exam | 14 to 19 December 2026 |
Details
The National Testing Agency issued a public notice on 8 October 2026 opening the online form for UGC NET December 2026. The test is for Junior Research Fellowship with Assistant Professor eligibility, Assistant Professor eligibility alone, or admission to Ph.D. only, and it will be held in computer-based mode for 87 subjects.
The form can be filled only online on the UGC NET website, from 8 to 28 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). The fee must also be paid by 28 October. A late-fee window of Rs. 500 runs from 29 to 31 October 2026, and corrections to submitted details are allowed from 2 to 4 November 2026.
The exam is planned for 14 to 19 December 2026. City intimation, admit card and answer key dates will be announced later, and the notice says all dates are tentative. Always confirm the final details in the official notification.
How to apply
- Open the UGC NET website of NTA
- Register (Meri Pehchan single sign-on is enabled) and fill the form
- Upload documents and pay the fee online by 28 October 2026
- Submit and keep a printout of the confirmation page
- Use the correction window if needed
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for UGC NET December 2026?
28 October 2026 up to 11:50 PM, with a late-fee window until 31 October.
When is the exam?
14 to 19 December 2026 in computer-based mode.
Is the schedule final?
The notice calls the dates tentative; check the NTA site for changes.
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This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.