NTA UGC NET December 2026 Examination: Apply Online Form

National Testing Agency (NTA) JRF, Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Published: 08 October 2026 Updated: 10 October 2026
Short Information & Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the detailed information bulletin and opened the online application portal for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET December 2026). The test determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for 'Award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor', 'Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.', and 'Admission to Ph.D. only' in 83 subjects across Indian universities and colleges. Eligible candidates can submit applications online from 08 October 2026 to 07 November 2026.

Important Dates
Online Application Starts08 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online07 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment08 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Online Correction Window09 to 11 November 2026
Exam City Slip Intimation1st Week of December 2026
CBT Examination Dates14 to 19 December 2026
Application Fee
General / Unreserved₹ 1,150/-
General-EWS / OBC (NCL)₹ 600/-
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender₹ 325/-
Payment ModeOnline via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI
Age Limit (as on 01/12/2026)
  • For JRF: Not more than 30 Years as on 01 December 2026.
  • Age Relaxation for JRF: Up to 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and female applicants.
  • For Assistant Professor: No Upper Age Limit.
  • For Admission to Ph.D.: No Upper Age Limit.
Educational Qualification
  • General / Unreserved: Minimum 55% marks in Master's Degree or equivalent from UGC recognized Universities.
  • Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD): Minimum 50% marks in Master's Degree.
  • Appearing Candidates: Candidates pursuing Master's Degree final year can also apply provisionally.
  • 4-Year Bachelor Degree Holders: Candidates with 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor's degree (minimum 75% marks) are eligible for JRF and Ph.D.
Exam Pattern & Scheme of Examination
Paper Marks Number of Questions Duration
Paper-I (General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude) 100 Marks 50 Objective MCQs (2 Marks each) 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Continuous with no break
Paper-II (Selected Domain Subject) 200 Marks 100 Objective MCQs (2 Marks each)
Total 300 Marks 150 Questions No Negative Marking
How to Fill NTA UGC NET Online Application Form 2026
  1. Visit the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
  2. Click on "UGC NET December 2026 Registration / Login" link.
  3. Complete New Registration using Aadhaar / Digilocker / ABC ID / Passport / PAN authentication.
  4. Fill application form details, choose subject from the 83 available domain codes, and select exam cities.
  5. Upload recent scanned passport photograph (10 KB to 200 KB) and signature (4 KB to 30 KB).
  6. Pay examination fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI.
  7. Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.
Some Useful Important Links
Link Description Action / Direct Link
Apply Online (Registration & Login) Click Here to Apply Online (Active)
Download Official Information Bulletin (PDF) Download Information Bulletin PDF
UGC NET Official Portal ugcnet.nta.ac.in
NTA Official Website nta.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the last date to apply for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
Ans. Online applications will be accepted until 07 November 2026 (11:59 PM).
Q. Is there negative marking in UGC NET December 2026?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking for incorrect responses in UGC NET.
Q. Can I apply for Assistant Professor only?
Ans. Yes, candidates can select either 'JRF & Assistant Professor', 'Assistant Professor only', or 'Ph.D. only'.

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