NTA UGC NET December 2026: Apply Online by 28 October, Eligibility, Fee & Exam Date
NTA UGC NET December 2026: Apply Online by 28 October, Eligibility, Fee & Exam Date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the online application for the UGC NET December 2026 exam for Assistant Professor and JRF. Eligible candidates can apply online from 8 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. The exam will be held from 14 December to 19 December 2026.
NTA UGC NET December 2026
NTA UGC NET December 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | National Testing Agency (NTA), for the University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Exam name | UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2026 |
| Post name | Assistant Professor / Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
| Total vacancies | Not applicable (eligibility test) |
| Number of subjects | 85 |
| Age limit | JRF: maximum 30 years. NET: no upper age limit |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Last date | 28 October 2026 |
| Exam date | 14 to 19 December 2026 |
NTA UGC NET December 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | Not mentioned |
| Application start date | 8 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date with late fee | 31 October 2026 |
| Correction window | 2 to 4 November 2026 |
| Exam date | 14 to 19 December 2026 |
| Exam city | Will be available before the exam |
| Admit card | Will be available before the exam |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 1,150 |
| EWS / OBC | Rs 600 |
| ST / SC / PH | Rs 325 |
| Late fee | Rs 500 |
The fee can be paid by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI only. Candidates who do not pay the fee will have an incomplete form.
Age Limit
The maximum age is 30 years for JRF only. There is no age limit for NET. The date on which age is counted and the age relaxation are not mentioned here, so candidates should check the official notification.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Master's degree in the concerned subject |
| Minimum marks | 55% |
| Appearing candidates | Candidates who have passed or appeared in the Master's degree can apply |
| 4-year bachelor degree | Candidates with a 4-year bachelor degree are also eligible |
Marks relaxation for reserved categories is not mentioned here. Candidates should check the official notification.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Subjects List
Candidates can apply in one of the following 85 subjects, as listed in the notice:
| No. | Subject | No. | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adult Education / Continuing Education | 44 | Maithili |
| 2 | Anthropology | 45 | Malayalam |
| 3 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 46 | Management |
| 4 | Arabic | 47 | Manipuri |
| 5 | Archaeology | 48 | Marathi |
| 6 | Assamese | 49 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 7 | Bengali | 50 | Museology and Conservation |
| 8 | Bodo | 51 | Music |
| 9 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | 52 | Nepali |
| 10 | Chinese | 53 | Odia |
| 11 | Commerce | 54 | Pali |
| 12 | Comparative Literature | 55 | Performing Arts |
| 13 | Comparative Study of Religions | 56 | Persian |
| 14 | Computer Science and Applications | 57 | Philosophy |
| 15 | Criminology | 58 | Physical Education |
| 16 | Defence and Strategic Studies | 59 | Political Science |
| 17 | Dogri | 60 | International Relations and related studies |
| 18 | Economics and related disciplines | 61 | Population Studies |
| 19 | Education | 62 | Prakrit |
| 20 | Electronic Science | 63 | Psychology |
| 21 | English | 64 | Public Administration |
| 22 | Environmental Sciences | 65 | Punjabi |
| 23 | Folk Literature | 66 | Rajasthani |
| 24 | Forensic Science | 67 | Russian |
| 25 | French | 68 | Sanskrit |
| 26 | Geography | 69 | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects |
| 27 | German | 70 | Santali |
| 28 | Gujarati | 71 | Sindhi |
| 29 | Hindi | 72 | Social Medicine and Community Health |
| 30 | Hindu Studies | 73 | Social Work |
| 31 | History | 74 | Sociology |
| 32 | Home Science | 75 | Spanish |
| 33 | Human Rights and Duties | 76 | Tamil |
| 34 | Indian Culture | 77 | Telugu |
| 35 | Indian Knowledge System | 78 | Tourism Administration and Management |
| 36 | Japanese | 79 | Tribal and Regional Language / Literature |
| 37 | Kannada | 80 | Urdu |
| 38 | Kashmiri | 81 | Visual Art |
| 39 | Konkani | 82 | Women Studies |
| 40 | Labour Welfare and Human Resource Management | 83 | Yoga |
| 41 | Law | 84 | Disaster Management |
| 42 | Library and Information Science | 85 | Ayurveda Biology |
| 43 | Linguistics | — | — |
How to Apply for NTA UGC NET December 2026
- Read the NTA UGC NET December 2026 information brochure fully before applying.
- Keep your documents ready: handwriting sample, eligibility proof, ID proof, address details and basic details.
- Scan your photo, signature, ID, thumb impression and proof documents.
- Open the online application form and fill in all details carefully.
- Upload the scanned documents.
- Check the preview and every column before you submit.
- Pay the application fee by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted form.
Documents Required
- Handwriting sample
- Eligibility proof
- ID proof
- Address details
- Basic details
- Scanned photo, signature, ID, thumb impression and proof
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FAQs – NTA UGC NET December 2026
What is the last date to apply for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
The last date to apply online is 28 October 2026. The last date to pay the fee is also 28 October 2026, and the last date with late fee is 31 October 2026.
When will the NTA UGC NET December 2026 exam be held?
The exam will be held from 14 December to 19 December 2026.
What is the application fee for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
The fee is Rs 1,150 for General, Rs 600 for EWS / OBC and Rs 325 for ST / SC / PH. The late fee is Rs 500.
What is the age limit for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
The maximum age is 30 years for JRF only. There is no age limit for NET.
What is the qualification required for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
Candidates must have passed or appeared in a Master's degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks. Candidates with a 4-year bachelor degree are also eligible.
When is the correction window for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
The correction window is from 2 November to 4 November 2026.