{"id":18669,"date":"2026-10-14T17:24:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=18669"},"modified":"2026-10-14T17:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T11:54:21","slug":"ugc-net-december-2026-application-form-out-know-5-major-changes-important-dates-documents-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-december-2026-application-form-out-know-5-major-changes-important-dates-documents-required\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET December 2026 Application Form Out: Know 5 Major Changes, Important Dates & Documents Required"},"content":{"rendered":"

UGC NET December 2026 Application Form:<\/strong> The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification and activated the online application form for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 session. The application process started on <\/span>8 October 2026<\/b>, and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the official NTA public notice dated 8 October 2026, the UGC NET December 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects from <\/span>14 December to 19 December 2026<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility, or PhD admission under the applicable rules should complete their applications within the prescribed deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we cover the complete UGC NET December 2026 application schedule, direct application link, application fees, step-by-step form-filling process, documents required, five important changes and points to remember, eligibility criteria, and frequently asked questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

Official website:<\/b> https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Official notification:<\/b> https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in\/document-category\/public-notices-2026\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Official information bulletin:<\/b>\u00a0 Information Bulletin of UGC-NET December 2026 – Download Here\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

UGC NET December 2026: Important Dates<\/b><\/h2>\n

The NTA has announced the important dates for the December 2026 examination. Candidates should note the registration deadline, late-fee period, correction window, and examination schedule carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/span><\/td>\nOfficial date<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official notification and application link<\/span><\/td>\n8 October 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online application begins<\/span><\/td>\n8 October 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last date to submit the application form<\/span><\/td>\n28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last date for examination fee payment without late fee<\/span><\/td>\n28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application submission with late fee of \u20b9500<\/span><\/td>\n29 October to 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last date for fee payment with late fee<\/span><\/td>\n31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application correction window<\/span><\/td>\n2 November to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Examination city intimation slip<\/span><\/td>\nTo be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admit card release<\/span><\/td>\nTo be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET December 2026 examination<\/span><\/td>\n14 December to 19 December 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recorded responses and answer key<\/span><\/td>\nTo be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Result declaration<\/span><\/td>\nTo be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/b> These dates are based on the NTA public notice and information bulletin dated 8 October 2026. NTA states that the announced dates are tentative and may change. Candidates should check the official website for subsequent notices.<\/span><\/p>\n