NTA UGC NET December 2026 Online Form — 85 Subjects, Apply by 28 Oct

Job Summary:

• Who: National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of UGC

• What: UGC NET December 2026 — JRF & Assistant Professor across 85 subjects

• When: 08 October — 28 October 2026 (Late fee till 31 Oct)

• Where: Pan India (CBT Centres)

• Apply: Official Website

Key Dates — NTA UGC NET December 2026

Application Fees — NTA UGC NET December 2026

Payment can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI only.

Age Limit (as on cut-off date)

Vacancy Details & Eligibility

Vacancies: Not specified (notification released for 85 subjects). Candidates may apply for multiple subject codes.

Selection Process

The NTA UGC NET December 2026 exam is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT). Two papers are held in a single 3-hour shift with no break in between.

• No negative marking for wrong answers.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS; 35% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender.
• Assistant Professor qualification: Top 6% of candidates who appeared in both papers are declared qualified.
• JRF merit list: Prepared separately from qualified candidates based on available fellowship slots.

UGC NET December 2026 Subject List (85 Subjects)

How to Apply for NTA UGC NET December 2026

Follow these simple steps to complete your application:

1. Visit the official portal at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
2. Click on "New Candidate Registration" for the UGC NET December 2026 cycle.
3. Enter your details to generate an Application Number and Password.
4. Log in and fill personal information, educational qualifications, and select your application category.
5. Pick your subject from the 85 available options and choose four preferred exam cities in priority order.
6. Upload a passport-size photo (10–200 KB) and signature (4–30 KB) in black ink.
7. Pay the fee online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
8. Review all entries carefully, submit before 28 October 2026, and download the Confirmation Page for your records.

If you need help resizing your photo before uploading, check our official guidelines for image specifications.

Important Links — NTA UGC NET December 2026

• Apply Online: Click Here
• Official Notification: Download PDF
• Official Website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions — NTA UGC NET December 2026

Q1. What is the last date to apply for UGC NET December 2026?
The last date is 28 October 2026. You can apply with a late fee until 31 October 2026.

Q2. When will the exam be conducted?
The CBT will be held from 14 to 19 December 2026.

Q3. Is there an age limit for Assistant Professor?
No, there is no age limit for Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission. The age cap of 30 years applies only to JRF.

Q4. Is there negative marking?
No, there is no negative marking in the UGC NET exam.

Q5. Can 4-year Bachelor's degree holders apply?
Yes. Candidates who have completed or are in the final year of a 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's program with at least 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) are eligible for JRF and Ph.D. admission.