UGC NET December 2026 Registration Begins: Check Important Dates, Exam Schedule and Application Fees UGC NET December 2026 Registration Begins: Check Important Dates, Exam Schedule and Application Fees ====================================================================================================== Published October 8, 2026 Starting: October 8, 2026 12:00 AM Ending: December 19, 2026 12:00 AM ![](https://cdn.campusraja.com/307/conversions/01M57ZDMWTKREYMXEA09EKN4EV-hero.webp) The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online registration portal for the UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 examination. According to the public notice dated October 8, 2026, applications are being accepted for the examination, which will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 87 subjects. The UGC NET examination determines candidates’ eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor, appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD programmes, or admission to PhD programmes only, depending on the applicable eligibility category. --- **UGC NET December 2026: Important Dates** According to the NTA notification, candidates should note the following deadlines: **Event** **Important Date** Online registration begins October 8, 2026 Last date to submit application form October 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM Last date to pay examination fee October 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM Late application window (₹500 late fee) October 29–31, 2026 Last date for fee payment with late fee October 31, 2026, up to 11:50 PM Application correction window November 2–4, 2026, up to 11:50 PM Examination city announcement To be announced Admit card release To be announced UGC NET December 2026 examination December 14–19, 2026 Recorded responses and answer key To be announced The NTA has stated that the dates are tentative and may change. Candidates should check the official website regularly for updates. --- **UGC NET December 2026 Application Fees** The examination fee varies according to the candidate’s category. **Category** **Application Fee** General / Unreserved ₹1,150 General-EWS / OBC-NCL ₹600 SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender ₹325 Candidates applying during the late registration period must pay an additional late fee of ₹500, as specified in the notification. --- **How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026** Eligible candidates can complete the application process online through the official website, [ugcnet.nta.nic.in](https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/). The application process involves registering on the portal, entering the required personal and academic details, uploading the prescribed documents, paying the examination fee and submitting the form. The NTA has also enabled registration through the Meri Pehchaan single sign-on service. Candidates should carefully verify their details before final submission, as the notification states that changes will not be allowed after the application form is finally submitted. Only one application should be submitted by each candidate. **Important Instructions for Candidates** Applicants should use their own or their parents’ or guardians’ accessible email address and mobile number, as the NTA will communicate important information through registered contact details. Candidates are advised to read the official Information Bulletin and follow all instructions carefully. For application-related assistance, candidates can contact the NTA at **011-40759000 / 011-69227700** or email [**ugcnet@nta.ac.in**](mailto:ugcnet@nta.ac.in). For confirmed dates, eligibility requirements and further announcements, candidates should refer to the official UGC NET website.