ExamTeaching and research
UGC-NET December 2026
By National Testing Agency (NTA)
About this exam
Dates from NTA's public notice of 8 October 2026: apply online from 8 to 28 October 2026 (until 11:50 pm). The exam fee must also be paid by 28 October. Late applications with a late fee of Rs 500 are accepted from 29 to 31 October 2026. Corrections can be made from 2 to 4 November 2026. The exam is held from 14 to 19 December 2026. City and admit card dates will be announced later.
Application fee: General/Unreserved Rs 1,150. General-EWS/OBC-NCL Rs 600. SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender Rs 325.
NTA also issued a corrigendum to the Information Bulletin on 16 October 2026. Read it on the official site before you apply.
Who can apply
- Indian nationals
- Subject-wise qualifications are in the Information Bulletin on the official site
Documents you may need
- An email address and mobile number that belong to you or your parent or guardian
- Aadhaar verification is advised
Dates and rules can change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply, and never pay anyone to apply for you.