The UGC NET December 2026 examination will be held from 14th to 18th December and on 21st December. Candidates can submit their application form till 28th October,2026. Applications with a late fee will be accepted till 31st October,2026.

UGC NET December 2026: Revised examination rules :

According to the information bulletin, the admit card will be available from 7th December, 2026. Candidates should check the official portal for updates and download the relevant documents when released. 

What is UGC NET?

UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is a national-level examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the UGC. It determines candidates’ eligibility for Assistant Professor positions, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions, depending on their qualifying category and applicable university rules.