UGC NET aspirants are watching the portal closely. As of October 5, 2026 (IST), no December 2026 information bulletin or application link is live. However, NTA’s published exam calendar proposes the December cycle between December 14 and 19, with December 20 and 21 kept as buffer days. Treat these dates as tentative.
NTA’s public notice dated September 16, 2026 lays out the cycle-by-cycle plan up to March 2027, giving NET candidates a workable study runway before the formal notification drops. The calendar itself cautions that dates may shift for administrative reasons, so keep checking the official portals daily.
UGC NET December 2026 notification: live status and expected release window
The notification is still awaited on the UGC‑NET site. In December 2025, NTA opened registration on October 10 and closed it on November 7, suggesting an early‑October window this year too, subject to the new notice. Keep a tab on ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the PDF and forms link.
| Item | Status/Expected |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Not released as of October 5, 2026 |
| Application form | Inactive; watch portal daily |
| Proposed exam dates | Dec 14–19; buffer Dec 20–21 (tentative) |
| City intimation slip | About 10 days before exam |
| Admit card | About three days before exam |
UGC NET December 2026 exam window, shifts and buffer days
The proposed window is December 14–19, with two buffer days. Expect two daily shifts, as in recent cycles; the subject‑wise grid and shift allocation will follow in a separate notice. Plan for morning and afternoon slots until NTA confirms the exact schedule.
UGC NET December 2026 application dates, fee and correction window
Based on last December, the form may run through early November, followed by a short correction window. Last cycle’s fees were ₹1,150 (General/Unreserved/General‑EWS), ₹600 (OBC‑NCL), and ₹325 (SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third gender). Forms use MeriPehchaan single sign‑on; keep login credentials ready. Final figures will appear in the notification.
UGC NET December 2026 city intimation slip and admit card timeline
NTA has consistently released city slips about 10 days before the first test date, and admit cards roughly three days ahead of each shift. Expect the same sequencing for December 2026, unless changed in the notification. Track both on ugcnet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.
UGC NET December 2026 eligibility, documents and photo/signature specs
Eligibility has remained stable: 55% in Master’s for General/General‑EWS, 50% for OBC‑NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third gender; JRF upper age 30 years with relaxations. Upload a recent photo (10–200 KB, 80% face, white background) and signature (4–30 KB). For payment or login issues, write to [email protected] or call 011‑40759000.
Actionables now are simple and high impact: assemble documents, resize photo and signature, verify category certificates, test MeriPehchaan access, and shortlist four preferred cities. Once links activate, submit early, confirm fee status, and watch for city slips. Staying a step ahead often prevents avoidable form errors and last‑day rush.
