UGC NET December 2026 Notification OUT: The National Testing Agency has released the UGC NET Notification for December Cycle on 8th October 2026 at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Generally UGC NET Exam is conducted for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission. Candidates who are eligible can apply online between 8th October 2026 and 28th October 2026. In this article candidate can check the complete UGC NET Notification 2026 details, including eligibility criteria, qualification, age limit, application process and important dates below.
UGC NET December 2026 Notification OUT Overview
| Recruitment Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Department Name | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission |
| Advt. No. | December 2026 Cycle |
| Total Vacancy | Eligibility Test (N/A) |
| Notification Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Category | UGC NET December 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08 October 2026 (00:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 02 November 2026 to 04 November 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Dates of Examination | 14 December 2026 to 19 December 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen | Rs. 1150/- |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST / PWD / Third Gender | Rs. 325/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for UGC NET December 2026 is Not more than 30 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.12.2026. Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| JRF & Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission | Eligibility Test | Master’s Degree (55% for UR, 50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) OR 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree |
UGC NET December 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for UGC NET December 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam (CBT)
- Normalized Score & Percentile Declaration
- Document Verification
How to Apply For UGC NET December 2026
Step 1: Go to the official website @ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Step 2: Click on the link “UGC NET December 2026 – Registration”.
Step 3: Click on “New Registration” and fill in details like name, mobile number and email ID.
Step 4: Log in with the application number and chosen password.
Step 5: Complete personal, educational and exam center preference fields as provided in the UGC NET December 2026 notification.
Step 6: Upload copies of photograph, signature and category certificates.
Step 7: Pay the applicable fee using available online payment gateways.
Step 8: Review the application form, submit it and download the confirmation slip for future use regarding UGC NET 2026 Recruitment.
Important Links
| UGC NET December 2026 | NOTICE |
| UGC NET December 2026 | NOTIFICATION |
| UGC NET December 2026 | APPLY ONLINE |
| UGC NET Official Website | UGC NET |