NTA UGC NET December 2026 Examination — Application Process
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NTA UGC NET December 2026 examination. The online application process has commenced and will be open until the end of October 2026.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Online Form
Important Dates
Here are the key dates for the NTA UGC NET December 2026 examination.
- Notification Date: 08 October 2026
- Application Start: 08 October 2026
- Apply Online Last Date: 28 October 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 28 October 2026
- Late Fee Last Date: 31 October 2026
- Correction Date: 02 to 04 November 2026
- Admit Card Date: Before Exam
- Exam Date: 14 to 19 December 2026
- Result Date: To be Notified Later
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Application Fee
The application fees for the NTA UGC NET December 2026 are as follows.
- General: ₹1150/-
- EWS/ OBC: ₹600/-
- SC/ ST/ PH: ₹325/-
Age Limit
The age limits for the NTA UGC NET December 2026 are specified below.
- Maximum Age for JRF: 30 Years
- Maximum Age for NET: No Age Limit
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NTA UGC NET December 2026, candidates must meet the following criteria.
- Qualification: Master’s Degree in a Related Subject with Minimum 55% Marks
Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for the NTA UGC NET December 2026 is as follows.
- Paper 1: 50 Questions, 100 Marks
- Paper 2: 100 Questions, 200 Marks
- Total: 150 Questions, 300 Marks
- Exam Mode: Online – CBT
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
- Negative Marking: No Negative Marking
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Selection Process
The selection process for the NTA UGC NET December 2026 includes the following stages.
- CBT Written Examination
- Merit List
- Document Verification