National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The online application process for NTA UGC NET December 2026 has started from 08 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 28 October 2026 up to 11:50 PM. Candidates can also submit the form with late fee from 29 to 31 October 2026. Online correction facility will be available from 02 to 04 November 2026. The examination is scheduled to be held from 14 to 19 December 2026. The age limit for JRF is maximum 30 years as on 01 December 2026 while there is no age limit for NET (Assistant Professor). Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules. Candidates must have passed or appeared in Master Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55 percent marks. Application fee is Rs 1150 for General, Rs 600 for EWS/OBC-NCL and Rs 325 for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates. Payment can be made through debit card, credit card or net banking. The selection process is based on the UGC NET examination conducted by NTA. All eligible and interested candidates are advised to read the full official notification carefully before applying online through the official website.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Apply Start On | 08 October 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Submit Form with Late Fee | 29-31 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Online Correction | 02-04 November 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Exam City Intimation | Notify Later |
| Admit Card Available | Notify Later |
| Exam Date | 14 to 19 December 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General Candidates | Rs. 1150/- |
| EWS / OBC-NCL Candidates | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | Rs. 325/- |
| Payment Mode | Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 01-12-2026) |
|---|---|
| For JRF | Maximum Age 30 Years |
| For NET (Assistant Professor) | No Age Limit |
| Age Relaxation | Extra as Per Rules |
Eligibility Criteria
| Details |
|---|
| Passed / Appeared Master Degree in Concerned Subject with At Least 55% Marks |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | UGC NET Examination conducted by NTA |
How to Apply
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
| 2 | Click on UGC NET December 2026 Online Application link |
| 3 | Complete new registration with valid email ID and mobile number and note the Application Number |
| 4 | Login and fill personal, academic and exam city details and upload photo and signature |
| 5 | Pay the application fee online and download the confirmation page |
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q: When does the form start?
A: 08 October 2026.
Q: What is the last date?
A: 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM). Late fee: 29-31 October 2026.
Q: What is the application fee?
A: General: Rs.1150. EWS/OBC-NCL: Rs.600. SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: Rs.325.
Q: What is the age limit?
A: JRF: 30 Years (as on 01-12-2026). NET: No age limit.
Q: What is the eligibility?
A: Master Degree with 55% marks (passed / appeared).
Q: What is the exam date?
A: 14 to 19 December 2026.
Q: What is the correction window?
A: 02-04 November 2026 (11:50 PM).