UGC-NET December 2026: Online applications begin… Find out the deadline for filling out the form..

The online application process for the UGC-NET December 2026 cycle began on Thursday, the 8th. Eligible candidates can apply for JRF, Assistant Professor positions, and PhD admissions. The NTA announced this information on Thursday. According to the NTA, the application process commenced on October 8, 2026. Interested candidates can submit their applications until 11:50 PM on October 28, 2026.

The NTA has announced that the UGC-NET December 2026 examination will be conducted between December 14 and December 19, 2026. The National Testing Agency has advised candidates to submit their applications well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues or heavy website traffic.

Application deadline: October 28, 2026, by 11:50 PM. Candidates must complete their online applications within the stipulated timeframe. UGC-NET Examination: To be held between December 14 and December 19, 2026. Candidates should verify eligibility and other essential conditions before applying.

More information on the UGC-NET website
The NTA has informed candidates that they can visit the official UGC-NET website for further details and the application process. Before applying, candidates should carefully review the information bulletin, eligibility criteria, and subject-wise exam schedule available on the official website.

NTA is responsible for the exam
The UGC-NET examination is conducted for recruitment as an Assistant Professor, awarding the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and facilitating PhD admissions in universities and higher education institutions across the country. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the UGC-NET examination to the National Testing Agency (NTA). The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test mode.

This examination is held to determine the eligibility of Indian citizens across various categories, covering the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programs. Since December 2018, the UGC-NET exam has been conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

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