UGC NET December 2026 is a recruitment notified by National Testing Agency. Applications are open and close on 28 Oct 2026.
Key Details
- Application Dates: 08 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: 14 December to 19 December 2026 Important Dates
- Result Date: To be announced Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹325 to ₹1,150 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Master's degree or equivalent with 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender) from a recognized university; final-year/result-awaited candidates may apply provisionally; 4-year Bachelor's degree holders with 75% (70% for reserved categories) also eligible for JRF and PhD admission Eligibility
- Age Limit: up to 30 years as on 01 Dec 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) +5 years, SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender/Female +5 years, Candidates with LL.M. Degree +3 years, Ex-Servicemen +5 years Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper I and Paper II → Merit List / Certificate Issuance → Document Verification Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Paper I, Paper II — 2 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: No Negative Marking Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 2 subjects — Paper I (General Aptitude), Paper II (Core Subject) Syllabus
What Is UGC NET December 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET December 2026 notification on 8 October 2026. This test checks if you are eligible for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor posts, and PhD admission.
The exam covers 87 subjects. You take it on a computer, not on paper. Right now, the application window is open and you can apply online.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to submit your application online.
- Visit the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in and select the UGC NET December 2026 Application Form link
- Register using your own email ID and mobile number (the Meri Pehchaan SSO option is also available)
- Log in with your application number and password
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualification, category, and your choice of examination city and subject
- Upload the required photograph, signature, and certificate (if applicable), including a live photograph capture
- Pay the application fee using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI
- Review all the details you entered and submit the application form
- Download and save the Confirmation Page after your payment goes through
Documents Required
Keep these documents and files ready before you start your application.
- Live Photograph (captured during the application process)
- Recent Photograph (10 KB to 200 KB, white or light background, 80% of your face visible, no mask)
- Signature (10 KB to 50 KB)
- Disability/UDID Certificate (50 KB to 300 KB, in PDF format, where applicable)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, where applicable)
Stipend and Grant for JRF
If you qualify for JRF, here is what you get.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| JRF stipend (first 2 years) | ₹37,000 per month + HRA |
| SRF stipend (remaining tenure) | ₹42,000 per month + HRA |
| Contingency grant | ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 per annum |
Important Instructions
- Submit your application only through the online mode.
- Submit only one application form. Do not fill more than one.
- Use your own email ID and mobile number for registration.
- Read the Information Bulletin carefully before you apply.
- Upload only your own photograph and signature.
- Do not send the confirmation page or any other application document to NTA by post, fax, WhatsApp, email, or by hand.
Mera Nazariya
मेरा मानना है की यूजीसी नेट दिसंबर 2026 उन सभी candidates के लिए बढ़िया अवसर है जो रिसर्च लाइन में जाना चाहते हैं ख़ास बात ये है की असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर की eligibility और पीएचडी एडमिशन के लिए कोई upper age limit नहीं है, मतलब अनुभवी और वर्किंग प्रोफेशनल्स भी बिना टेंशन कोशिश कर सकते हैं. लेकिन अगर आप जेआरएफ के लिए जा रहे हो, तो age limit (30 साल) हैं और कम्पटीशन यहाँ ज़्यादा tough रहता है क्यूंकि इसमें seats लिमिटेड हैं. इसमें कोई नेगेटिव मार्किंग नही हैं एक पॉजिटिव पॉइंट है जो सारे प्रश्नो को attempt करने की आज़ादी देता है
Taiyari Kaise Karein
यूजीसी एनईटी दिसंबर 2026 क्रैक करने के लिए सबसे पहले अपना सिलेक्शन प्रोसेस दिमाग में क्लियर कर लो - पेपर ी और पेपर आईआई, दोनों सीबीटी मोड में होते हैं और फिर इनके बेस पर merit list बनती है. स्ट्रेटेजी सिंपल होनी चाहिए: दोनों पेपर्स को समान इम्पोर्टेंस दो और डेली रूटीन में पढाई को डिवाइड कर लो, ताकि लास्ट टाइम पे पैनिक न हो.
पेपर (टीचिंग & रिसर्च एप्टीटुड) सबके लिए कॉमन है, इसलिए इसको हलके में मत लो - रीजनिंग, कॉम्प्रिहेंशन और मैथमेटिकल एबिलिटी डेली थोड़ी देर प्रैक्टिस करो. पेपर आईआई अपना कोर सब्जेक्ट है, इसमें कॉन्सेप्ट्स डीप होने चाहिए - स्टैण्डर्ड बुक्स से बेसिक्स क्लियर करके एडवांस्ड टॉपिक्स पे जाओ. नेगेटिव मार्किंग न होने का फायदा उठाओ - मोचक टेस्ट्स में भी हर क्वेश्चन एटेम्पट करने की हैबिट बनाओ, गेस करना भी ठीक है. प्रीवियस ईयर के पेपर्स और फुल-लेंथ मोचक टेस्ट्स रेगुलरली सोल्वे करो, इससे टाइम मैनेजमेंट और स्पीड दोनों इम्प्रूव होती है. डाटा इंटरप्रिटेशन, लॉजिकल रीजनिंग और आईसीटी जैसे टॉपिक्स स्कोरिंग होते हैं, इनको रोज़ाना के प्रैक्टिस में ज़रूर रखो. एक प्रॉपर रेविसिओं सचेडूले बनाओ - लास्ट एक-दो महीने सिर्फ रेविसिओं, शार्ट नोट्स और मोचक एनालिसिस पे फोकस करो. हायर एजुकेशन सिस्टम और पीपल-एनवायरनमेंट जैसे टॉपिक्स इग्नोर मत करो, छोटे लगते हैं पर exam में आसान मार्क्स देते हैं.
याद रखो इस exam में कोई नेगेटिव मार्किंग नहीं है, तोह हर क्वेश्चन एटेम्पट करने से मत घबराओ, स्मार्ट गेस्सिंग भी काफी हेल्प कर सकती है.
Pichhle Saal ke Papers (PYQ) Kyun Zaroori Hai
भाई, यूजीसी एनईटी जैसा exam क्लियर करना है तो सिर्फ नोट्स पढ़ने से काम नहीं चलेगा — पुराने पेपर्स सोल्वे करना सबसे स्मार्ट मूव है. इससे पता चलता है की एनटीए पेपर ी में टीचिंग और रिसर्च एप्टीटुड से कैसा पूछा जाता है, और पेपर आईआई में तुम्हारे सब्जेक्ट का level क्या होता है. जितना जल्दी ये pattern समझोगे, उतना कॉन्फिडेंस बढ़ेगा.
लास्ट 5-6 साल के पेपर्स हल करो पेपर के प्रश्न बार बार same टाइप के होते हैं (लॉजिकल रीजनिंग, कॉम्प्रिहेंशन, आईसीटी) — ये pattern पकड़ लो तो हाफ बैटल जीत गए अपने वीक चैप्टर्स को identify करो जो टॉपिक पीवाईक्यू में दो-तीन बार आया और तुमसे गलत हो रहा है, उसी पे एक्स्ट्रा टाइम दो टाइमिंग प्रैक्टिस के लिए भी पीवाईक्यू बेस्ट है रियल exam जैसा प्रेशर फील होता है जब टाइम-बाउंड सोल्वे करते हो नेगेटिव मार्किंग नहीं है, इसलिए पीवाईक्यू सोल्वे करते वक़्त गुएसवरक की स्ट्रेटेजी भी प्रैक्टिस कर लो — काम आएगा सब्जेक्ट-वाइज पीवाईक्यू अलग फाइल बना के रखो, रेविसिओं के टाइम ये सबसे काम की चीज़ बनेगी
टिप: सिर्फ आंसर देख के मत छोडो, गलत हुए क्वेश्चन का कांसेप्ट दोबारा पढ़ो नहीं तो same मिस्टेक exam हॉल में रिपीट होगी.
In Detail
Important Dates
Here are all the dates given in the notification. Some dates are not fixed yet and will be announced later.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Late application window (with late fee) | 29 October to 31 October 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment with late fee | 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Application form correction window | 2 November to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Exam city intimation slip | To be announced |
| Admit card release date | To be announced |
| UGC NET December 2026 exam dates | 14 December to 19 December 2026 |
| Buffer exam dates (if required) | 20 December to 21 December 2026 |
| Recorded responses and provisional answer key | To be announced |
| Result date | To be announced |
Every date National Testing Agency printed for UGC NET December 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start date | 08 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Late application window (with late fee) | 29 October to 31 October 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment with late fee | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Application form correction window | 2 November to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Exam city intimation slip | To be announced |
| Admit card release date | To be announced |
| UGC NET December 2026 exam dates | 14 December to 19 December 2026 |
| Buffer exam dates (if required) | 20 December to 21 December 2026 |
| Recorded responses and provisional answer key | To be announced |
| Result date | To be announced |
Application Fee
Your fee depends on your category. The fee is non-refundable. Bank processing charges and GST are extra.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/Third Gender/PwD/PwBD | ₹325 |
Application fee for UGC NET December 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,150 | Non-refundable; bank processing charges and GST extra |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹600 | Non-refundable; bank processing charges and GST extra |
| SC/ST/Third Gender/PwD/PwBD | ₹325 | Non-refundable; bank processing charges and GST extra |
Eligibility
The age limit applies only if you are applying for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship). There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility or PhD admission.
For JRF, your age must not be more than 30 years as on 1 December 2026. Some candidates get extra years added to this limit.
Age Relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 5 years relaxation
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender/Female: 5 years relaxation
- Candidates with LL.M. Degree: 3 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation
You need a Master's degree or an equivalent degree from a recognized university.
- General category candidates need 55% marks in their Master's degree.
- OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, PwBD, and Third Gender candidates need 50% marks.
- If you are in your final year or waiting for your result, you can still apply. This is called a provisional application.
- If you have a 4-year Bachelor's degree with 75% marks (70% for reserved categories), you are also eligible for JRF and PhD admission.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 30 years as on 01 Dec 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | +5 years | 35 years |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender/Female | +5 years | 35 years |
| Candidates with LL.M. Degree | +3 years | 33 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | +5 years | 35 years |
Educational Qualification
Master's degree or equivalent with 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender) from a recognized university; final-year/result-awaited candidates may apply provisionally; 4-year Bachelor's degree holders with 75% (70% for reserved categories) also eligible for JRF and PhD admission
No upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility or PhD admission; age limit applies only to JRF
Exam Pattern
The exam has two papers. You attempt both in a single session. The total time is 180 minutes (3 hours).
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Teaching & Research Aptitude | 50 | 100 |
| Paper II | Selected Subject | 100 | 200 |
- Total questions: 150
- Total marks: 300
- Each correct answer gives you 2 marks.
- There is no negative marking. You lose no marks for a wrong answer.
Paper I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching & Research Aptitude | 50 | 100 | — |
Paper II
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Subject | 100 | 200 | — |
Selection Process
Here is how you move through the UGC NET process.
- Computer Based Test (CBT) covering Paper I and Paper II
- Merit List preparation and Certificate Issuance
- Document Verification
- Computer Based Test (CBT) - Paper I and Paper II
- Merit List / Certificate Issuance
- Document Verification
Syllabus
Paper I (General Aptitude)
Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Information Technology (ICT), People & Environment, Higher Education System.
Paper II (Core Subject)
This paper covers deep, specialized topics based on the subject you choose.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Paper I (General Aptitude) | Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Information Technology (ICT), People & Environment, Higher Education System |
| Paper II (Core Subject) | Deep specialization topics based on the candidate's chosen discipline |
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Number of subjects covered | 87 |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Total exam duration | 180 minutes (3 Hours) |
| Marks per correct answer | 2 marks |
| Late fee for application | ₹500 |
| JRF stipend (first 2 years) | ₹37,000 per month + HRA |
| SRF stipend (remaining tenure) | ₹42,000 per month + HRA |
| Contingency grant | ₹10,000 to ₹25,000 per annum |
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Frequently Asked Questions
UGC NET December 2026 mein selection kaise hota hai, kya ismein bhi physical test ya interview hota hai jaise doosre exams mein hota hai
Nahi yaar, NET ek purely written exam hai, isme koi physical ya running test nahi hota aur interview bhi nahi hota. Bas ek hi din mein do papers hote hain jo ek saath combine karke computer based test ke roop mein liye jaate hain. Teaching line mein ja rahe ho isliye yahan paper hi sabse important stage hai, poora focus usi pe rakhna hai.
Form fill karte waqt sabse zyada log kaunsi galti karte hain jisse baad mein pachtana padta hai
Sabse common galti hai subject code aur category wrongly select karna, aur photo signature ko guidelines ke hisaab se upload na karna. Ek baar submit karne ke baad bhi correction window milti hai, lekin usme bhi sab kuch edit nahi hota, isliye form bharte waqt dhyaan se har field double check karo, jaldi mein mat bharo.
Itne saare subjects aur itna bada syllabus hone ke baad bhi preparation kaise manage karein taaki time pe sab cover ho jaye
Dekho, pehle apna subject ka pura syllabus ek baar acche se padh lo aur usse chhote chhote topics mein todo. Roz ek fixed schedule banao jisme Paper 1 ke general topics aur apne subject ke Paper 2 dono ko time milta rahe, kyunki Paper 1 ko log halka samajh ke chhod dete hain jo galat hai, usme bhi acche marks laane se overall score bahut improve hota hai.
Exam ke din time management kaise karein kyunki time kam lagta hai aur questions zyada hote hain
Pehle wahi questions solve karo jo tumhe sabse confident lagte hain, confusing wale ko mark karke aage badh jao aur baad mein wapas aao. Dono papers ko mila ke jo total time milta hai usko dhyaan mein rakhte hue har section ke liye apne mann mein ek rough time limit set kar lo, warna last mein jaldi mein silly mistakes ho jaati hain.
Answer key aane ke baad objection kaise file karein aur kya usse result pe fark padta hai
Jab provisional answer key release hoti hai tab agar tumhe koi answer galat lagta hai to proper proof ke saath objection file kar sakte ho, usme kisi reference book ya authentic source ka hawala dena padta hai. Yeh process genuine hai aur kai baar isse final answer key mein change hone se result bhi improve ho jaata hai, isliye isse halke mein mat lo.
Kya hum UGC NET December 2026 ke liye FresherHub par mock tests practice kar sakte hain taaki real exam jaisa feel aaye
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- Reviewed by Farhan Mansuri on 11 Oct 2026.
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