UGC NET Dec 2026: NTA has announced the revised exam dates for UGC NET; the examination will be held on these dates..

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced revised dates for the UGC-NET December 2026 examination. According to the notification, the exam—originally scheduled to be held from December 14 to 19, 2026—has now been rescheduled.
The NTA will now examine from December 14 to 18 and on December 21, 2026, at designated exam centers across the country. The examination will cover a total of 87 subjects.

**Announcement of Dates for City Intimation Slips and Admit Cards**
Along with the revised exam dates, the NTA has also announced the release dates for the city intimation slips and admit cards. The National Testing Agency will release the exam city intimation slips for applicants on November 23, 2026, and the admit cards on December 7, 2026.

**Application Deadline**
The application process for the UGC-NET examination is currently underway. Candidates can submit their application forms without a late fee until October 28. Subsequently, from October 29 to 31, applications can be submitted upon payment of a late fee. Candidates can easily complete the application process by following the steps provided below:

To fill out the UGC-NET December 2026 application form, first visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
On the website's home page, under the 'LATEST NEWS' section, click on "UGC-NET Dec 2026 Application form live!"
On the new page, click on "New Registration" and provide the required details to register.
Once registered, complete the application form by entering the remaining necessary information.
Next, upload your photograph and signature.
Pay the prescribed application fee, submit the form, and take a printout for your records. 
Important Dates
Event    Important Dates
Registration Start Date
8 October 2026
Last Date for Application
28 October 2026
Last Date for Examination Fee Payment
28 October 2026
Application with Late Fee
29 to 31 October 2026
Last Date for Payment with Late Fee
31 October 2026
Dates for Form Correction
2 to 4 November 2026

Application Fee
For the UGC NET examination, the application fee is ₹1150 for General/Unreserved candidates, and ₹600 for candidates belonging to the OBC and EWS categories. Additionally, the application fee for SC/ST/PH category candidates is set at ₹325. The fee can be paid through online modes.

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