UGC NET December 2026 - Online Application (Last Date Extended)
Brief Information
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December 2026 notification for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admission in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates with a Master's degree (55% for General/EWS, 50% for reserved categories) are eligible. The application deadline without late fee has been extended to October 31, 2026 (11:50 PM). Key details including age limit, qualification, important dates, fee structure, and direct apply link are provided below.
Overview
| Organization/Department | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of UGC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2026 |
| Purpose | JRF, Assistant Professor, PhD Admission |
| Qualification | Master's Degree (55% General/EWS; 50% Reserved) |
| Age Limit (JRF) | Max 30 Years (as on 01-Dec-2026) |
| Age Limit (Assistant Professor) | No Upper Age Limit |
| Apply Start Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date (Without Late Fee) | 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM) [Extended from 28-Oct] |
| Application Fee (General) | ₹1,150 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
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Age Limit (as on 01 December 2026)
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years (relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender as per rules).
Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
PhD Admission: No upper age limit.
Qualification
| General / Unreserved / General-EWS | Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (no rounding off) |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | Master's Degree with at least 50% marks (no rounding off) |
| Final Year / Result Awaited | Eligible provisionally; must pass within 2 years of NET result |
| 4-Year Bachelor's Degree Holders | 75% marks eligible for JRF & PhD only (NOT Assistant Professor) |
Application Fee
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
|---|---|
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
| Late Fee (if applicable after extended deadline) | ₹500 additional |
Payment mode: Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI). Fee once paid is non-refundable.
Important Dates (Revised)
| Notification Release Date | 08 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Apply Start Date | 08 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee) | 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM) Originally 28 October 2026; extended by NTA notice dated 27-Oct-2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fees Online | 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 02 November – 04 November 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | 23 November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 07 December 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | 14 December – 19 December 2026 |
Exam Pattern (Paper 1 & Paper 2)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 150 (Paper 1: 50 | Paper 2: 100) |
| Total Marks | 300 (Paper 1: 100 | Paper 2: 200) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (Single session, no break) |
| Marking Scheme | +2 marks per correct answer; No negative marking |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Paper 1 Syllabus | Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension, General Awareness, ICT, Higher Education System |
| Paper 2 Syllabus | Subject-specific (candidate's chosen postgraduate subject; 87 subjects offered) |
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Paper 1 + Paper 2
- Qualifying cut-off based on category and post (JRF / Assistant Professor / PhD)
- No interview or physical test for UGC NET
Note: Qualifying UGC NET makes you eligible for Assistant Professor / JRF; actual appointment depends on university/college recruitment processes.
Apply Process (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on “UGC NET December 2026 Application Form”
- Register as a new user with basic details
- Log in and fill personal, educational, and exam-related details
- Upload photograph, signature, and required certificates
- Pay the application fee online (Debit/Credit/Net Banking/UPI)
- Preview the form, submit, and download the confirmation page
Important: Complete the application well before 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM) to avoid last-minute technical issues. Use Aadhaar verification where possible.
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Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
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| Apply Online | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
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UGC NET June 2026 – Online Application (JRF & Assistant Professor)
Brief Information
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of UGC has released the official notification for UGC‑NET June 2026. This test determines eligibility for (i) Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professor, (ii) Assistant Professor & PhD admission, and (iii) PhD admission only. The exam will be held in CBT mode for 86 subjects (new subject: Statistics). Online applications are open from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026. Candidates with a Master’s degree (55% for General, 50% for reserved) can apply.
Overview
| Organization/Department | University Grants Commission (UGC) / NTA |
|---|---|
| Post Name | JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) & Assistant Professor Eligibility |
| Qualification | Master’s degree with 55% (Gen) / 50% (OBC/SC/ST/PwD) |
| Age Limit | JRF: max 30 years (relaxation as per rules); Assistant Professor: no upper age limit |
| Apply Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 20 May 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Apply Fees | General: ₹1150, EWS/OBC‑NCL: ₹600, SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325 |
| Salary (Monthly) | JRF: ₹37,000 (first 2 years) → ₹42,000 (SRF, 3rd year) + HRA |
| Job Location | Across Indian Universities / Colleges / Research Institutes |
| Apply Mode | Online only (through NTA website) |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
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Age Limit
For JRF: Maximum 30 years as on 22 June 2026 (relaxation: up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC‑NCL/PwD, 3 years for OBC‑NCL).
For Assistant Professor / PhD admission: No upper age limit.
Qualification
Master’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university/institution with at least 55% marks (for General/EWS) or 50% marks (for OBC‑NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender). Candidates appearing in final year of Master’s or awaiting results are also eligible.
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Apply Start | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fees Online | 20 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Correction Date | 22 May 2026 to 24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | By 15 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 |
| Result Date | 28 August 2026 |
Vacancy / Eligibility Details
| S.No. | Post / Eligibility | Qualification | Total Posts / Slots | Salary / Fellowship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | Master’s degree (55% / 50%) | As per merit & UGC slots | ₹37,000 + HRA (JRF) → ₹42,000 (SRF) |
| 2 | Assistant Professor (eligibility only) | Master’s degree (55% / 50%) | No fixed number (qualifying test) | As per UGC/University norms |
| 3 | PhD admission only | Master’s degree (55% / 50%) | Depends on university | As per PhD fellowship rules |
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Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Paper 1 (Teaching/Research Aptitude) & Paper 2 (Subject specific)
- No negative marking, total 300 marks (Paper1:100, Paper2:200)
- Merit list based on normalized score and category-wise cut‑off
- Final selection for JRF as per available slots and UGC norms
| Paper | Topics / Syllabus | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT, People & Environment, Higher Education System | 100 (50 MCQs) |
| Paper 2 | Subject-specific as per chosen subject (from 86 subjects, e.g., Commerce, English, History, etc.) | 200 (100 MCQs) |
Apply Process
- Visit official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on “UGC NET June 2026 Registration” – fill personal, academic details, choose exam city & subject
- Upload scanned photo and signature (as per specifications)
- Pay application fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
- Submit the form and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
Important Links
| Result Link | Download PDF (public notice 29 April 2026) |
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| Official Notification | Download PDF (public notice 29 April 2026) |
| Apply Online | Click Here to Apply (NTA UGC NET Portal) |
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