The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for UGC NET December 2026 Examination. The UGC NET exam is conducted to determine the eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
Eligible candidates can apply online after checking complete details like exam date, eligibility criteria, application process, syllabus, and exam pattern.
UGC NET December 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2026 |
| Purpose | Assistant Professor & JRF Eligibility |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Level | National |
| Notification Status | Released |
| Category | Entrance Exam |
UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates (Expected)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Start Date | 07 October 2025 |
| Apply Online Last Date | 07 November 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 07 November 2025 |
| Correction Date | 10–12 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 31 December 2025 – 07 January 2026 |
| Exam City Details | 20 December 2025 |
| Admit Card | 28 December 2025 |
| Answer Key | 13 January 2026 |
| Result | 04 February 2026 (Available Now) |
| Cutoff Marks | 05 February 2026 |
UGC NET December 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
✔ Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
✔ Minimum Marks Required:
- General / EWS: 55%
- OBC / SC / ST / PwBD: 50%
✔ Final-year Master’s students are also eligible
Age Limit
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation applicable as per rules
For Assistant Professor:
- No upper age limit
UGC NET December 2026 Selection Process
✔ Based solely on Computer Based Test (CBT)
✔ No interview conducted
✔ Separate merit list for JRF and Assistant Professor
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Pattern
Paper 1
- Teaching & Research Aptitude
- 50 Questions | 100 Marks
Paper 2
- Subject Chosen by Candidate
- 100 Questions | 200 Marks
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 300
✔ No negative marking
✔ Exam Duration: 3 Hours
UGC NET December 2026 Syllabus
Paper 1 Topics
- Teaching Aptitude
- Research Aptitude
- Reading Comprehension
- Communication
- Reasoning Ability
- Data Interpretation
- ICT
- People & Environment
- Higher Education System
Paper 2
✔ Subject-specific syllabus (as chosen by candidate)
Application Fee (Expected)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | As per rules |
| EWS / OBC | As per rules |
| SC / ST / PwBD | As per rules |
How to Apply Online for NTA UGC NET December 2026
Visit the official NTA website
Click on UGC NET December 2026 Apply Online
Complete registration using email & mobile number
Fill application form carefully
Upload photo & signature
Pay application fee
Submit and download confirmation page
Important Instructions
✔ Choose subject carefully during application
✔ Admit card will be available online only
✔ No offline applications accepted
✔ Keep login details safe
Important Links
| Download Cutoff Marks | Click Here |
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details notice | Click Here |
| Correction Link | Click Here |
| Check Correction Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Bulletin | Click Here |
| NTA Official Notification | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |