UGC NET December 2026: Exam Dates Revised, NTA Issues Corrigendum With 28 Changes
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• Updated on 17 Oct, 2026, 1:52 PM, • 1 hour ago by Sahil Negi
NTA has revised the UGC NET December 2026 examination schedule and issued a corrigendum containing 28 amendments and clarifications. Exams will take place on December 14–18 and December 21. Candidates should review the updated bulletin for changes to normalisation, application corrections and examination guidelines.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has revised the UGC NET December 2026 exam schedule and released an updated information bulletin containing 28 amendments and clarifications. The changes cover examination dates, score normalisation, application form corrections, exam city preferences and guidelines for candidates with disabilities.
According to the revised schedule, the UGC NET December 2026 examination will be held on December 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21. Candidates applying for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test should review the latest corrigendum before completing the application process or preparing for the examination.
UGC NET December 2026 Revised Exam Dates
The updated information bulletin specifies six examination dates for the December 2026 session. Candidates should refer to the official notification for subject-wise scheduling and any further instructions.
The important UGC NET December 2026 dates are provided below for quick reference.
Candidates should confirm the schedule on the official UGC NET website before making travel or examination arrangements.
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
The revised bulletin also clarifies several examination-centre rules. Candidates should review the instructions in advance to avoid difficulties on the examination day.
Key guidelines include the following:
- Gate closing time: Examination-centre gates will close 30 minutes before the examination begins.
- Footwear: Normal shoes, slippers and sandals with low heels are permitted, while long boots are not allowed.
- Ball-point pen: The revised instructions state that a pen will be provided at the examination centre.
- Answer evaluation: The bulletin clarifies the treatment of attempted, unanswered and unattempted questions, including questions marked for review.
- Answer key challenges: The fee for challenging a provisional answer key remains INR 200 per question.
Candidates should consult the updated information bulletin for the complete list of permitted and prohibited items and other examination-day requirements.
How to Check the Revised UGC NET December 2026 Bulletin
Applicants can access the latest UGC NET notification, corrigendum and updated information bulletin through the official website. Candidates are advised to read the updated document rather than relying solely on the earlier bulletin.
Follow these steps to check the revised UGC NET December 2026 exam details:
- Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Open the Public Notices or Documents section.
- Look for the corrigendum to the UGC NET December 2026 information bulletin.
- Open the updated information bulletin dated October 16, 2026.
- Review the revised examination dates, application rules and other amendments.
- Download the document for future reference.
UGC NET December 2026 FAQs
What are the revised UGC NET December 2026 exam dates?
The examination is scheduled for December 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21, 2026.
How many amendments are included in the UGC NET December 2026 corrigendum?
The corrigendum contains 28 amendments and clarifications to the original information bulletin.
What is the last date to apply for UGC NET December 2026?
The online application deadline is October 28, 2026. Applications with a late fee can be submitted from October 29 to October 31, 2026.
When will the UGC NET December 2026 admit card be released?
The revised schedule lists December 7, 2026, as the admit card release date.
Where can candidates check the revised UGC NET notification?
Candidates can visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, to access the corrigendum and updated information bulletin.
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