The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application window for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Eligible candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), eligibility for Assistant Professor positions or admission to PhD programmes can submit their application forms through the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
UGC NET December 2026 Application Window Opens
Candidates must complete the application process and pay the prescribed examination fee by October 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Applicants who miss the regular deadline can submit their forms during the late application window from October 29 to 31, 2026, by paying an additional late fee of ₹500.
The UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted from December 14 to 19, 2026. The dates for the examination city intimation slip and admit card have not yet been announced. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for further updates.
UGC NET December 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Last date for regular application | October 28, 2026 |
| Application deadline | 11:50 PM |
| Late application window | October 29-31, 2026 |
| Late fee | ₹500 |
| UGC NET December examination | December 14-19, 2026 |
| Exam city slip | To be announced |
| Admit card | To be announced |
UGC NET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee varies according to the candidate’s category. The prescribed category-wise fees are listed below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | ₹325 |
Candidates should complete the online payment process within the prescribed deadline and verify that the transaction is successful.
Important Instructions for Applicants
NTA has advised candidates to enter their personal and academic details carefully while filling out the application form. According to the official notice, changes will not be permitted after the final submission of the form.
Candidates are also encouraged to use Aadhaar verification, wherever possible, to facilitate registration and examination-related procedures, including verification at examination centres and the processing of JRF-related matters.
Applicants should review their details before submitting the form to avoid errors that could affect their candidature.
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026
Candidates can follow these steps to complete their applications:
1. Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Open the UGC NET December 2026 registration link.
3. Register by providing the required personal and contact details.
4. Log in using the registration credentials.
5. Complete the application form with the necessary academic and examination details.
6. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment options.
8. Review all the information carefully before final submission.
9. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
10. Keep a copy of the application and payment receipt for future reference.
Candidates facing difficulties during the application process can contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700. They can also send their queries to [email protected].
Applicants should complete their registration before the deadline and regularly visit the official website for updates regarding the examination city slip, admit card and other announcements.
