UGC NET December 2026 Examination for JRF and Assistant Professor

G Team Govtjobind 08 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the UGC NET December 2026 examination, which is essential for eligibility in Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor roles, and Ph.D. admissions across 87 subjects. The notification was released on 08 October 2026.

Important Dates

Here are the key dates for the UGC NET December 2026 examination.

Notification Release Date: 08 October 2026
Online Application Start Date: 08 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 28 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment: 28 October 2026
Application Correction Window: 02 November 2026 to 04 November 2026
Dates of Examination: 14 December 2026 to 19 December 2026

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Application Fees

The application fees for different categories are as follows.

UR / Gen: Rs. 1150/-
Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL: Rs. 600/-
SC / ST / PWD / Third Gender: Rs. 325/-

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Details regarding age limit, vacancies, and qualifications are provided below.

Age Limit: Not more than 30 Years
Cutoff Date for Age Limit: 01.12.2026
Post Name: JRF & Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission
Qualification: Master’s Degree (55% for UR, 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) OR 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree

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Exam Pattern

The examination pattern for UGC NET December 2026 is outlined below.

Part I: 100 Marks, 50 Questions
Part II: 200 Marks, 100 Questions
Total Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)

Important Links

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