Last Updated On: 9 October 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA) ne UGC NET December 2026 ka official notification 8 October 2026 ko release kar diya hai. Ye exam Indian universities aur colleges me Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor aur PhD admission ki eligibility decide karta hai. Online application ka process bhi 8 October se start ho chuka hai, aur form bharne ki last date bina late fee ke 28 October 2026 (raat 11:50 tak) hai. Exam 14 December se 19 December 2026 tak Computer Based Test (CBT) mode me 87 subjects ke liye hoga.
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UGC NET December 2026: Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2026 (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Purpose | JRF, Assistant Professor aur PhD admission ki eligibility |
| Total Subjects | 87 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Apply Start Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Apply Last Date (without late fee) | 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM tak) |
| Last Date with Late Fee (₹500 extra) | 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM tak) |
| Correction Window | 2 November se 4 November 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 14 December 2026 se 19 December 2026 |
| Admit Card | Exam se pehle admit card official site par release hoga |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Note: Sirf 19 din bache hain regular fee wali last date me. Late fee window (29–31 Oct) me apply karne par ₹500 extra lag jayega, isliye wait mat karo.
Eligibility Criteria
UGC NET December 2026 ke liye apply karne ke basic conditions ye hain:
- Educational qualification: UGC se recognized university se Master’s degree ya equivalent qualification honi chahiye. General/Unreserved aur General-EWS candidates ko kam se kam 55% marks chahiye.
- Reserved categories: OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD aur Third Gender candidates ke liye minimum marks 50% hai (5% ki relaxation).
- Final-year students: Jo candidates apne Master’s ke final year exam me appear ho rahe hain, ya jinka result abhi aana baki hai, wo bhi apply kar sakte hain — lekin result qualifying marks ke saath hona chahiye.
- PhD holders: Agar tumne PhD degree 19 September 1991 se pehle complete ki hai (irrespective of result declaration date), to Assistant Professor eligibility ke liye 5% marks relaxation mil sakti hai.
Age Limit (JRF ke liye)
- JRF: Age 1 December 2026 ko 30 saal se zyada nahi honi chahiye.
- Assistant Professor aur PhD admission: Koi upper age limit nahi hai.
- Age relaxation: OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender aur women candidates ko 5 saal ki relaxation milti hai. Research experience par bhi 5 saal tak ki relaxation (conditions apply) hai.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
| Late fee (29–31 Oct window) | ₹500 extra |
Fee online pay karni hai — Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking ya UPI se. Payment gateway ke service charges aur GST fee ke upar extra lagenge. Transaction successful hona zaroori hai; fee pay kiye bina form incomplete mana jayega.
Exam Pattern
- Paper 1: 50 questions, 100 marks — teaching/research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, general awareness. Ye sab ke liye common hai.
- Paper 2: 100 questions, 200 marks — tumhare chosen subject se related.
- Duration: Total 3 ghante (180 minutes), dono papers ek hi session me, beech me koi break nahi.
- Marking: Har question 2 marks ka. Negative marking nahi hai.
- Qualifying marks: General category ke liye dono papers me milakar 40%, reserved categories ke liye 35%.
Apply Kaise Karein (Step by Step)
- Official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in par jao aur December 2026 registration link kholo.
- New registration karke apna application number banao.
- Form me personal details, qualification aur subject (87 me se apna subject) carefully bharo.
- Photograph aur signature prescribed format me upload karo.
- Category ke hisab se fee pay karo (UPI/Card/Net Banking se).
- Confirmation page download karke save kar lo — future reference ke liye zaroori hai.
Common mistakes se bacho: Galat subject select karna, photo/signature ka wrong size, ya form submit karke confirmation page download na karna. Galti ho jaye to 2–4 November ka correction window use karna — lekin subject change jaisi badi galti correction me allowed nahi hoti, isliye pehli baar me sahi bharo.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Registration / Application Form |
| Download Notification PDF | UGC NET Dec 2026 Information Bulletin (PDF) |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
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FAQs: UGC NET December 2026
UGC NET December 2026 ki last date kab hai?
Bina late fee ke apply karne ki last date 28 October 2026 (raat 11:50 tak) hai. Late fee ₹500 ke saath 29–31 October 2026 tak bhi apply kar sakte ho.
UGC NET December 2026 ka exam kab hoga?
Exam 14 December se 19 December 2026 tak hoga, Computer Based Test (CBT) mode me. Subject-wise date aur shift admit card par mentioned hoga.
UGC NET ke liye qualification kya chahiye?
Recognized university se Master’s degree me kam se kam 55% marks (General/EWS) ya 50% (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender). Final-year students bhi apply kar sakte hain.
JRF ke liye maximum age kitni hai?
JRF ke liye age 1 December 2026 ko 30 saal se zyada nahi honi chahiye. OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/women candidates ko 5 saal ki relaxation milti hai. Assistant Professor aur PhD admission ke liye koi age limit nahi hai.
UGC NET December 2026 ki fee kitni hai?
General ke liye ₹1,150, General-EWS/OBC-NCL ke liye ₹600, aur SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender ke liye ₹325. Late window me ₹500 extra lagega.
UGC NET me kitne subjects hain?
December 2026 cycle me total 87 subjects hain. Apna subject list Information Bulletin ke Annexure me check kar sakte ho.
Kya UGC NET me negative marking hai?
Nahi. Har question 2 marks ka hota hai aur koi negative marking nahi hai.
UGC NET December 2026 ke liye apply kaise karein?
Official site ugcnet.nta.nic.in par register karo, form bharo, documents upload karo, fee pay karo aur confirmation page save kar lo. Registration link aur steps upar Important Links section me diye gaye hain.
Conclusion
UGC NET December 2026 ka notification aa chuka hai aur application window khul gayi hai — 28 October ki last date zyada door nahi hai. Agar tum Assistant Professor banna chahte ho, research me JRF chahiye, ya PhD admission ka plan hai, to eligibility check karke form time par bhar do. Fee, dates aur steps upar diye hain; official Information Bulletin ka PDF Important Links me available hai. Preparation ke liye Paper 1 ke previous papers practice karna sabse effective starting point hota hai.
