UGC NET 2026: December Registration Begins, Direct Apply Here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the UGC NET December 2026 registration process on October 8, 2026. Candidates can fill out the UGC NET December 2026 application form through the official website. The last date to apply without a late fee is October 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. The examination will be held from December 14 to December 19, 2026, for 87 subjects.

The NTA has also announced the UGC NET December 2026 application fee, late registration dates and correction window. Applicants must complete the form and pay the required fee before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.

UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates

According to the NTA public notice dated October 8, the online registration process is now open. Candidatesmust track the application deadline, late-fee period and correction dates carefully. The correction window will open after the registration period ends. The exam city details and admit card release dates have not been announced yet.

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026?

Candidates can complete the UGC NET December 2026 online application by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Open the UGC NET December 2026 application link.
3. Complete the registration process using the required details.
4. Log in and fill out the online application form.
5. Upload the required documents and enter the requested information.
6. Pay the application fee using an available online payment method.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Applicants should review all details before submitting the form. If any permitted details need to be changed, they can use the correction window from November 2 to November 4, 2026.

UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee

The UGC NET December 2026 application fee varies by category. Applicants must pay the applicable fee online using a credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. Those who miss the October 28 deadline can submit the form during the late registration period by paying an additional late fee of Rs. 500.

Students should check their category details carefully before paying the fee. The last date for successful fee payment with the late fee is October 31, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.

UGC NET December 2026 Exam Schedule and Details

The NTA will conduct the UGC NET December 2026 exam in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects. The test determines eligibility for research fellowships, Assistant Professor appointments and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges.

The exam will take place between December 14 and December 19, 2026. The exact exam centre, date and shift for each applicant will be mentioned on the admit card. The NTA will announce the exam city details, admit card release date and recorded responses and answer key schedule separately on the official website.

What Is UGC NET and Who Can Benefit From It?

The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is conducted by the NTA to determine eligibility for different academic and research opportunities. These include the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor.

The exam also supports Students seeking admission to PhD programmes. Depending on the qualification category, applicants may qualify for JRF and Assistant Professor roles, Assistant Professor appointments with PhD admission, or PhD admission only. Candidates should read the official information bulletin for the detailed eligibility conditions, subject choices and application instructions before completing registration.

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