UGC NET December 2026: Exam 14–19 December, Form Expected Soon
Short answer
According to NTA's tentative calendar, UGC NET December 2026 will be held from 14 to 19 December 2026. The application form and information bulletin have not been released yet; they are expected soon on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
UGC NET exam pattern & syllabus
Sections, marks, negative marking and the full chapter-wise syllabus.
Important dates
| Application form | not released yet |
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| Exam dates | 14 – 19 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Mode | computer-based test |
Application fee
| Fee | will be given in the information bulletin |
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Age limit
- JRF: upper age limit as per the bulletin.
- Assistant Professor: no upper age limit.
Eligibility
- Master's degree with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/third gender). Final-year master's students can apply.
Seats / vacancy details
| Papers | Paper 1 (teaching and research aptitude) + Paper 2 (your subject) |
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How to apply
- Wait for the information bulletin on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Register on the portal once the form opens.
- Fill in the form, choose your subject and exam cities.
- Upload documents, pay the fee and download the confirmation page.
Important links
| Official website | Click here ↗ ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
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| NTA website | Click here ↗ nta.ac.in |
Frequently asked questions
When is UGC NET December 2026?
14 to 19 December 2026, as per NTA's tentative calendar.
Has the UGC NET December 2026 form been released?
Not yet. It is expected soon on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Source: Based on the official notice as reported by education news portals; checked 27 Sep 2026. Dates and rules can change, so always confirm on the official website before applying.
