UGC NET December 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited online applications from the interested and eligible candidates for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Candidates can fill the online application till 28 October starting from 08 October. The NTA has also provided a facility for the candidates to submit the application form with late fee in case they miss the initial deadline (28 October). The last date to submit the application form with late fee is 29 October to 31 October. The candidates will also be able to make corrections in their submitted applications within the prescribed time i.e. 02-04 November 2026.
UGC NET December 2026 Highlights
The UGC NET December 2026 notification is out and the candidates who wish to appear for this exam shall start by applying through the official website. The exam will be conducted for a total of 87 subjects. Check the highlights in the table below:
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Particulars
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Details
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Conducting Body
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National Testing Agency (NTA)
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Department Name
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University Grants Commission (UGC)
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Exam Name
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UGC NET December 2026
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Post Name
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JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. Admission
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Notification Date
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08 October 2026
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Application Dates
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08 October to 28 October 2026
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Official Website
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ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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UGC NET December 2026 Notification
The candidates should download the detailed notification/ information bulletin and read it carefully before proceeding with the application. The information bulletin contains all the information related to the UGC NET exam such as the eligibility criteria, scheme of exam, subjects, etc.
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UGC NET December Notification 2026
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UGC NET December 2026 Apply Link
The candidates can apply for the UGC NET December 2026 examination through the direct link provided here. You just need to register yourself and then login with you credentials to fill the application form.
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UGC NET December 2026
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How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026
To apply for the UGC NET December 2026, the candidates can follow the steps given below:
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Go to the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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On the homepage, scroll down to find the link for “UGC-NET Dec 2026 Application form”.
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Click on Login under the Already Registered Candidates.
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Enter your application number, password, and security code and click on Login.
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Fill the application form with all the required details.
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Upload the documents as required.
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Pay the application fee and submit the form.
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Save it for your reference.
UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee
The candidates will have to pay the application fee for UGC NET December 2026 in online mode only. Check the category-wise fee here:
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Category
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Application Fee
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UR / General
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Rs. 1150/-
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Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL
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Rs. 600/-
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SC / ST / PWD / Third Gender
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Rs. 325/-
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