UGC NET December 2026 Notification OUT: Apply Online For National Eligibility Test

UGC NET December 2026 Notification: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET December 2026). This national-level examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor appointments, and Ph.D. admissions across 87 subjects. The UGC NET December 2026 Notification has been published on 08 October 2026. Candidates can submit their online applications starting from 08 October 2026 up to the last date of 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM).

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This examination serves as a gateway to academic and research careers in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates are strongly advised to check all eligibility requirements, subject choices, and category rules before completing the application form.

UGC NET December 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for UGC NET December 2026 is Not more than 30 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.12.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

UGC NET December 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for UGC NET December 2026 includes the following stages:

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• Written Exam (CBT)
• Normalized Score & Percentile Declaration
• Document Verification

Examination Pattern

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026

Follow these steps to apply for UGC NET December 2026:

• Visit the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Complete registration using Single Sign-On (Meri Pehchaan) or basic email/mobile verification.
• Fill in personal, academic, and subject details in the application form.
• Capture live photo via webcam/mobile and upload scanned signature and disability certificate (if applicable).
• Pay the prescribed fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
• Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future records.

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