UGC NET Exam Calendar 2026-27: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the updated Exam Calendar 2026-27 for several important examinations to be held between December 2026 and March 2027. According to the new calendar, the UGC NET examination in December 2026 is scheduled to be held between December 14 and December 19, 2026. December 20 and 21 have been reserved as buffer dates for the UGC NET exam.
The NTA calendar includes the proposed exam dates of Joint CSIR-UGC NET, JEE Main 2027, CMAT, CUET PG, and other exams. Students can refer to the exam calendar for their preparations, and further detailed notification and subject-wise schedule will be released separately by NTA.
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UGC NET Exam Calendar 2026-27 Overview
The dates highlighted above form part of the tentative examination schedule released by NTA. Candidates should wait for the detailed UGC NET notification for information related to application dates, subject-wise exam schedule, city intimation, admit card and other important events.
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| Particulars | Details |
| Exam | UGC NET December 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Calendar | NTA Examination Calendar 2026-27 |
| Proposed Exam Date | December 14 to 19, 2026 |
| Buffer Dates | December 20 and 21, 2026 |
| Exam Duration | 6 Days |
| Status | Tentative |
| Official Website | nta.ac.in / ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date Out
According to the updated NTA calendar, the UGC NET December 2026 exam is proposed from December 14 to 19, 2026. NTA has also kept December 20 and 21 as buffer dates. The subject-wise dates are not mentioned in the calendar.
| Exam | Proposed Date | Duration |
| UGC NET December 2026 | December 14–19, 2026 | 6 Days |
| Buffer Dates | December 20–21, 2026 | 2 Days |
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UGC NET and CSIR NET Exam Dates 2026 Out
Thus, UGC NET and CSIR-UGC NET have been scheduled in consecutive examination windows in December 2026. The updated calendar also includes the December cycle of the Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination. Candidates can check the proposed dates below:
| Examination | Proposed Date | Duration |
| UGC NET December Cycle | December 14–19, 2026 | 6 Days |
| Joint CSIR-UGC NET December Cycle | December 20–21, 2026 | 2 Days |
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27: Other Important Dates
The NTA calendar covers several major examinations from December 2026 to March 2027. Some important dates are given below:
| Examination | Proposed Date |
| Rashtriya Indian Military College | December 6, 2026 |
| SWAYAM | December 8–12, 2026 |
| Rashtriya Military Schools | December 13, 2026 |
| UGC NET December Cycle | December 14–19, 2026 |
| Joint CSIR-UGC NET December Cycle | December 20–21, 2026 |
| Army Cadets College | January 4, 2027 |
| SHRESHTA (NETS) | January 10, 2027 |
| NIFT Entrance Examination | January 10, 2027 |
| JEE Main Session 1 | January 22–24 & 28–30, 2027 |
| All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination | January 31, 2027 |
| CMAT | February 7, 2027 |
| NITTT Part 1 | February 26–27, 2027 |
| CUET PG | March 1–5, 8, 12–20 & 24–25, 2027 |
| NITTT Part 2 | March 5 & 7, 2027 |
Is UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date Final?
No, the dates given in the NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 are tentative. NTA has clarified that the dates may be changed due to administrative, academic, statutory, logistical or other unforeseen circumstances. Candidates should therefore treat 14–19 December 2027 as the proposed examination window and follow the official NTA and UGC NET websites for final updates.
What After UGC NET Exam Calendar 2026-27?
Candidates should use the proposed exam dates as a preparation timeline. NTA will separately release the UGC NET information bulletin and application notice. These notices will provide details about the application process, eligibility, examination pattern, subject-wise schedule, city intimation slip, admit card and other important dates. Candidates should regularly check the official UGC NET website for the latest notifications.
Conclusion
NTA Exam Calendar 2026-27 has been released and includes the new exam calendar 2026-27 with proposed exam dates from December 2026 to March 2027. The UGC NET December 2026 exam is scheduled from December 14 to 19, 2026, while December 20 and 21 will be used as buffer days. Candidates are requested to use the proposed dates for their preparation and wait for the complete announcement regarding the UGC NET exam notification.
