The National Testing Agency opened online registration for UGC-NET December 2026 on 8 October 2026. The exam will be held in Computer Based Test mode for 87 subjects. The last date to apply and pay the fee is 28 October 2026 (up to 11:50 pm).
The Information Bulletin (with corrigendum, uploaded 16 October 2026) lists the exam dates as 14 to 18 December 2026 and 21 December 2026. The 8 October public notice had mentioned 14 to 19 December, so follow the latest bulletin and your admit card.
Key details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (for UGC) |
| Online application | 08.10.2026 to 28.10.2026 (11:50 pm) |
| Late form with Rs 500 late fee | 29.10.2026 to 31.10.2026 (11:50 pm) |
| Correction window | 02.11.2026 to 04.11.2026 |
| Exam city intimation | 23.11.2026 (as per bulletin) |
| Admit card | 07.12.2026 (as per bulletin) |
| Exam dates | 14.12.2026 to 18.12.2026 and 21.12.2026 (as per corrigendum bulletin) |
| Application fee | General Rs 1150; Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL Rs 600; SC / ST / Third Gender Rs 325 (PwD as per bulletin) |
How to apply
- Open ugcnet.nta.nic.in and click the UGC-NET Dec 2026 application form link
- Register (Meri Pehchan single sign on is available) and fill the form
- Upload photo and signature as per the bulletin
- Pay the fee by card, net banking or UPI before the last date
- Download the confirmation page and keep it safe
Public notice PDF (8 Oct) Information Bulletin PDF ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Reader guidance
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