National Testing Agency (NTA) द्वारा UGC NET December 2026 Examination के लिए Online Application Process शुरू कर दिया गया है। Willing Candidate UGC NET की Official Website के माध्यम से Online Application Form भर सकते हैं। UGC NET December 2026 के लिए Online Registration Process 08 October 2026 से शुरू हो चुका है। Candidates 28 October 2026 तक बिना Late Fee के आवेदन कर सकते हैं। इसके बाद 29 October से 31 October 2026 तक ₹500 Late Fee के साथ आवेदन करने का अवसर दिया गया है। Application Form में Correction करने की सुविधा 02 November से 04 November 2026 तक उपलब्ध रहेगी।
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NTA द्वारा जारी Information Bulletin के अनुसार UGC NET December 2026 Examination का आयोजन 14 December से 19 December 2026 तक किया जाएगा। परीक्षा Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode में आयोजित होगी। यह परीक्षा उन Candidates के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है जो Higher Education Institutions में Assistant Professor बनना चाहते हैं, Junior Research Fellowship प्राप्त करना चाहते हैं या Ph.D. में Admission लेना चाहते हैं।
UGC NET December 2026: Overview
| Aspect | Details |
| Organization | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Exam Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination Name | UGC NET December 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees |
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| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
UGC NET December 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 08 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) |
| Application with Late Fee | 29–31 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Late Fee Payment | 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 02–04 November 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card Release | To Be Announced |
| UGC NET Exam Date | 14–19 December 2026 |
| Answer Key | To Be Announced |
| Result Date | To Be Announced |
UGC NET December 2026: Eligibility
Candidates को Apply करने से पहले Age Limit, Educational Qualification और अन्य जरूरी Conditions चेक कर लेनी चाहिए।
Educational Qualification
UGC NET December 2026 के लिए Candidates को NTA द्वारा निर्धारित Educational Qualification पूरी करनी आवश्यक है।
Master’s Degree Candidates
| Category | Minimum Marks Required |
| General / Unreserved | 55% |
| General-EWS | 55% |
| OBC-NCL | 50% |
| SC | 50% |
| ST | 50% |
| PwD / PwBD | 50% |
| Third Gender | 50% |
Candidates के पास UGC-Recognized University/Institution से Master’s Degree या Equivalent Qualification होनी चाहिए। निर्धारित Percentage में Rounding Off की अनुमति नहीं है
Final Year / Result Awaited Candidates
जो Candidates Master’s Degree के Final Year में हैं या जिनका Qualifying Examination Result अभी घोषित नहीं हुआ है, वे भी निर्धारित Conditions के अधीन Apply कर सकते हैं। ऐसे Candidates को Provisional Basis पर Consider किया जाएगा।
Age Limit
| Eligibility | Age Limit |
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Maximum 30 Years |
| Assistant Professor | No Upper Age Limit |
| Ph.D. Admission | No Upper Age Limit |
| Note : JRF के लिए maximum age की गणना 01 December 2026 के आधार पर की जाएगी। |
Age Relaxation
| Category / Condition | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | Up to 5 Years for Each |
| SC / ST | |
| PwD / PwBD | |
| Third Gender | |
| Women Applicants | |
| Research Experience | Up to 5 Years, subject to rules |
| Candidates with L.L.M. Degree | 3 Years |
| Armed Forces Personnel | Up to 5 Years, subject to rules |
UGC NET December 2026: Examination Pattern
दोनों Papers के बीच कोई Break नहीं होगा।
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Details | Question Type | Mode | Medium of Question Paper |
| Paper I | 50 | 100 | Teaching and Research Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Reading Comprehension, Divergent Thinking and General Awareness | Objective Type MCQ for Each Paper | Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode | English & Hindi only |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 | Based on the Subject Selected by the Candidate | |||
| Total | 150 | 300 | 180 Minutes |
Subject List
UGC NET Exam में Total 87 Different Subjects को शामिल किया गया है। इनमें से कुछ Important Subjects नीचे दिए गए हैं।
| Subject | Subject Code |
| Economics | 01 |
| Political Science | 02 |
| Philosophy | 03 |
| Psychology | 04 |
| Sociology | 05 |
| History | 06 |
| Anthropology | 07 |
| Commerce | 08 |
| Education | 09 |
| Social Work | 10 |
| Defence and Strategic Studies | 11 |
| Home Science | 12 |
| Public Administration | 14 |
| Population Studies | 15 |
| Music | 16 |
| Management | 17 |
| Hindi | 20 |
| English | 30 |
| Computer Science and Applications | 87 |
| Electronic Science | 88 |
| Environmental Sciences | 89 |
UGC NET December 2026: Qualification Categories
UGC NET परीक्षा में उम्मीदवारों को तीन अलग-अलग Eligibility Categories के तहत Qualify किया जा सकता है। हर Category के लिए Eligibility और मिलने वाले Benefits अलग-अलग हैं।
| Category | Eligibility After Qualifying |
| Category 1 | JRF, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. Admission |
| Category 2 | Assistant Professor and Ph.D. Admission |
| Category 3 | Ph.D. Admission Only |
Category 2 और Category 3 के Candidates के लिए Ph.D. Admission में NET Marks को 70% Weightage और University/HEI के Interview या Viva-Voce को 30% Weightage दिया जाएगा। NET Marks की Validity Ph.D. Admission के लिए Result Declaration की Date से One Year होगी।
How To Apply Online ?
UGC NET December 2026 के लिए आवेदन करने हेतु Candidates नीचे दिए गए Steps Follow कर सकते हैं।
- सबसे पहले UGC NET की Official Website पर जाएं।
- UGC NET December 2026 Online Application से संबंधित Link पर Click करें।
- दिए गए Istructions और Information Bulletin को ध्यान से पढ़ें।
- अपने Email ID और Mobile Number के माध्यम से Online Registration करें।
- Application Form में Personal Details, Educational Qualification और अन्य आवश्यक जानकारी भरें।
- निर्धारित Instructions के अनुसार Live Photograph तथा आवश्यक Scanned Documents Upload करें।
- अपनी Category और Examination Subject की Details Carefully भरें।
- Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking या UPI के माध्यम से Application Fee का भुगतान करें।
- Form को Final Submit करने से पहले सभी Details Check करें।
- Successful Payment के बाद Confirmation Page download करें और उसका Printout सुरक्षित रखें।
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UGC NET December 2026: Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
| Apply Online | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
| NTA Website | https://nta.ac.in/ |
| UGC NET Syllabus | https://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Q1. What is the last date to apply online for UGC NET December 2026? |
| Ans. The last date to submit the online application form without late fee is 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM. |
| Q2. When will the UGC NET December 2026 examination be conducted? |
| Ans. The examination is scheduled to be held from 14 December to 19 December 2026. |
| Q3. What is the application fee for UGC NET December 2026? |
| Ans. The application fee is ₹1,150 for General/Unreserved candidates, ₹600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, and ₹325 for SC, ST, Third Gender and PwD/PwBD candidates. |
| Q4. What is the minimum qualification required for UGC NET December 2026? |
| Ans. Candidates generally need a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks for General/Unreserved and General-EWS categories and 50% marks for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender categories. |
