| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • 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 | • UR / Gen: Rs. 1150/- • Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL: Rs. 600/- • SC / ST / PWD / Third Gender: Rs. 325/- • Mode of Payment: Online |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: Not more than 30 Years • Age as on: 01/12/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: Eligibility Test (N/A) | ||
| 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 |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: University Grants Commission (UGC) • Post Name: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission |
| 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 |
| Examination Pattern |
| Part | Marks | Questions | Details | Total Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 100 | 50 | Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness | 03 hours (180 minutes) without any break |
| II | 200 | 100 | Subject Domain Knowledge | Combined with Part I |
| How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026 |
| • Visit the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. • Complete registration using Single Sign-On (Meri Pehchaan) or basic email/mobile verification. • Fill in personal, academic, and subject details in the application form. • Capture live photo via webcam/mobile and upload scanned signature and disability certificate (if applicable). • Pay the prescribed fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. • Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future records. |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |