{"id":22026,"date":"2026-03-18T12:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=22026"},"modified":"2026-03-18T19:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T13:51:53","slug":"ugc-net-december-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-december-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET December 2026, Exam Date, Notification, Eligibility, Syllabus &#038; Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"592\">The <strong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"271\">UGC NET December 2026<\/strong> exam is a national-level eligibility test conducted by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span> (NTA) on behalf of the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">University Grants Commission<\/span><\/span> (UGC). It determines the eligibility of candidates for <strong data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"508\">Assistant Professor<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"549\">Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/strong> in universities and colleges across India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"773\">Based on recent exam trends, the <strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"652\">UGC NET December 2026<\/strong> cycle is expected to be conducted between <strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"734\">31 December 2026 and 7 January 2027<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"767\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/strong> mode.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Exam 2026<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/jrfadda-gold-june-2026-geography-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Gold June 2026 Geography Batch (Paper 1 + Paper 2) \u2013 Enrol Today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET JUNE 2026 \u2705 NEW RULES LATEST PATTERN SYLLABUS UPDATE | JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OIOzDXqncJk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET December 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"64\">UGC NET December 2026<\/strong> exam, conducted by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span>, will be held in <strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"172\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/strong> mode from <strong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"233\">31 December 2026 to 7 January 2027 (tentative)<\/strong>. The exam consists of <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"319\">two papers\u2014Paper 1 (General) and Paper 2 (Subject-specific)<\/strong>\u2014conducted in a single <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"360\">3-hour session<\/strong>. It includes <strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"398\">150 MCQs (300 marks)<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"427\">no negative marking<\/strong> and covers <strong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"454\">85 subjects<\/strong> for eligibility for Assistant Professor and JRF.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-test-series-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Test Series<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-test-series-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Best UGC NET Test Series 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.5971%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%; text-align: center;\"><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%; text-align: center;\"><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET December 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exam Dates<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 December 2026 \u2013 7 January 2027 (Tentative)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Papers<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1 (General), Paper 2 (Subject-specific)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 hours (single session for both papers)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150 (Paper 1: 50, Paper 2: 100)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 (Paper 1: 100, Paper 2: 200)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marking Scheme<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+2 marks\/correct answer; No negative marking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 26.971%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 124.753%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.ac.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.ac.in<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-application-form-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Application Form 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/personalized-self-study-planner\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"804\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET December 2026 Notification<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:d472967c-88fb-42c9-a4ae-e2ee688dc973-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-8\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"72808a10-e124-4b95-b492-5e2fe8972983\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"403\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"81\">UGC NET December 2026 notification<\/strong> will be released by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span> in <strong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"163\">October 2026<\/strong>. It will include key details such as <strong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"262\">exam dates, eligibility criteria, and application process<\/strong>. The application window is expected to remain open till <strong data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"336\">November 2026<\/strong>, with a <strong data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"402\">correction window in the second week of November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/best-app-for-ugc-net-preparation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Best UGC NET Preparation App for June 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET June 2026 Last 90 Days Preparation Strategy | How to Balance Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2 for NET\/JRF?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J-wDjfq-m5o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 99.7196%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.1163%; text-align: center;\"><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.7613%; text-align: center;\"><b>Exam Dates (Tentative)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.1163%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Dec 2026 Notification Release<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.7613%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First week of October 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.1163%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Application Form Start Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.7613%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First week of October 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.1163%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Last Date to Apply Online<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.7613%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First week of November 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.1163%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Correction Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.7613%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2nd week of November 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.1163%;\"><b>UGC NET Admit Card 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.7613%;\"><b>Last week of December 2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.1163%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Exam Date 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.7613%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31 December 2026 to 7 January 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 45.1163%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET Result Declaration\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 68.7613%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 2026 (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-notification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Notification 2026\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Exam Date 2026 December Cycle<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Dec 2026 exam dates for the session will be released by the NTA, and the exam will be held as a <\/span><b>Computer-Based Test (CBT),<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> expectedly from <\/span><b>December 31, 2026, to January 7, 2027,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across various exam centres in India.\u200b The UGC NET December 2026 exam date subject wise schedule is expected to be released by the <\/span><b>mid of December 2026.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The candidates must go through the UGC NET December 2026 exam schedule subject-wise to check the exam date for their subjects once it is officially released from the link provided below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UGC NET Exam Date 2026 Subject wise PDF Download (To Be Announced)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-date-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET December 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When preparing for the UGC NET December 2026, it is important for the candidates to go through the complete UGC NET December 2026 Exam Pattern. The UGC NET Dec 2026 exam is divided into two papers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> General paper, compulsory for all candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper 2: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject-specific\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/jrfadda-silver-june-2026-management-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Silver June 2026 Management Batch (Paper 1 + Paper 2) \u2013 Enrol Today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Paper 1&amp; Paper 2 are held in a single<\/span><b> three-hour session (no break). <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are +2 marks for each correct answer, with no penalty for incorrect responses.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.7746%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.2788%; text-align: center;\"><b>Paper<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.973%; text-align: center;\"><b>No. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8561%; text-align: center;\"><b>Marks per Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.3453%; text-align: center;\"><b>Total Marks<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.2332%; text-align: center;\"><b>Duration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.2788%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.973%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8561%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.3453%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.2332%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.2788%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.973%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8561%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.3453%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.2332%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 12.2788%;\"><b>Total<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 22.973%;\"><b>150<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 29.8561%;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.3453%;\"><b>300<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 47.2332%;\"><b>3 hours<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-pattern-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET December 2026 Exam Pattern<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"807\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET December 2026 Eligibility Criteria<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For UGC NET December 2026 preparation, having a complete understanding of the UGC eligibility criteria is essential, as it is of high importance that candidates meet the eligibility criteria to apply for the UGC NET exam. The UGC NET eligibility criteria include eligibility based on educational qualifications, age limit, nationality, and reservations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-study-material-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Study Material 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 99.5814%; height: 295px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 31px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.5862%; text-align: center; height: 31px;\"><b>Criteria<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.1589%; text-align: center; height: 31px;\"><b>Requirements<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 88px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.5862%; height: 88px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational Qualification<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.1589%; height: 88px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Master\u2019s degree with 55% marks for General candidates<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% for reserved categories<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 88px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.5862%; height: 88px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age Limit<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.1589%; height: 88px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JRF: Not more than 30 years (relaxations as per government rules)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistant Professor: No upper age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 44px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.5862%; height: 44px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nationality<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.1589%; height: 44px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian nationals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 44px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 27.5862%; height: 44px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reservations<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 82.1589%; height: 44px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the Government of India rules<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET JUNE 2026 \ud83d\ude31 ELIGIBILITY CHANGE | PG 1st SEM ELIGIBLE? JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xjtmNSpKBJE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026 December Session<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UGC NET December 2026 exam is divided into two papers therefore, the UGC NET Syllabus 2026 is also divided on the basis of Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2. Having a comprehensive understanding of both the UGC NET December 2026 Syllabus for Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2 is as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-books-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Best UGC NET Books 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET Paper 1 Syllabus 2026 (General)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET December 2026 syllabus for Paper 1 is the same for all other subjects and consists of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching &amp; Research Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logical Reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information and Communication Technology (ICT)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People &amp; Environment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-22028 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Syllabus-Paper-1-300x296.png\" alt=\"UGC NET Syllabus Paper 1\" width=\"764\" height=\"754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Syllabus-Paper-1-300x296.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Syllabus-Paper-1-768x759.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Syllabus-Paper-1.png 979w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/ignition-batch-pyp-last-10-years-pyps-with-detailed-video-solutions-paper1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>IGNITION BATCH PYP Last 10 Years PYPs with Detailed Video Solutions Paper 1 &#8211; Join Today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>UGC NET December 2026 Syllabus Paper 2 (Subject-Specific)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET December 2026 Syllabus for Paper 2 depends upon the subject chosen by the candidates, either the same or similar to their postgraduate subject. There are a total of 85 subjects on which the UGC NET December 2026 exam is conducted in every cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Syllabus 2026 PDF is available in Hindi and English for the candidates to download. You can download the UGC NET Syllabus 2026-26 for both Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2 from the direct link provided below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ugcnetonline.in\/syllabus-new.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Download GC NET Syllabus 2026 PDF for Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026 Subject-wise<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2026 December<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generally holds the UGC NET exam twice every year, in June and December. The December 2026 session is <\/span><b>expectedly <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scheduled to take place between<\/span><b> 31 Dec 2026 and 7 Jan 2027<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The candidates are advised to download the UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2026 for the December session once it is officially released from the link provided below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UGC NET Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 December Download PDF (To Be Announced)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-city-intimation-slip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Admit Card December 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aspiring candidates can get their UGC NET Admit Card download PDF 2026 for the December session from the official <\/span><b>NTA <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website after it is officially released. The UGC NET Admit Card 2026 is expected to be published by the <\/span><b>last week of December <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and contains crucial information, including the exam center, city, date, and instructions.\u200b Access the UGC NET Admit Card 2026 from the direct link provided below to get the UGC NET Admit Card Download PDF 2026 after the official release:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UGC NET Admit Card Download 2026 PDF Download (To Be Announced)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Admit Card 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET December 2026 Result<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET December 2026 Result will be released after the successful conclusion of the December exams. The official UGC NET Answer Key 2026 and the UGC NET Result 2026 for the December session are expected to be released in the <\/span><b>first week of<\/b> <b>February 2026.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once the UGC NET December 2026 results are released, the candidates will be able to download the UGC NET Result PDF from the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UGC NET December 2026 Result PDF Download (To Be Announced)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-result\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Result 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET December 2026 Cut Off<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the UGC NET December 2026 exam has concluded, the UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2026 will be released by JRFAdda experts, but the official UGC NET Cut Off Marks 2026 for each subject and category will be released along with the result. The expected release of the UGC NET Cut Off PDF is around <\/span><b>February 2026. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UGC NET Cut Off 2026 mainly depends on the number of candidates, the difficulty level, and the seat availability. Download the UGC NET December 2026 Cut Off PDF from the link below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>UGC NET December 2026 Cut Off PDF Download (To Be Announced)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-cut-off-marks-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Cut Off Marks 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Paper 1 Secret Tips\ud83d\udd2510 Most Important Topics | Score 90+ Guaranteed Strategy | Aditi Mam\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pPn5ZLXqTe4?list=PLNEKQLUgrcIBLmXWHqhRqR_rlRaA6zLz6\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Preparation Tips for UGC NET December 2026 Session<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing for the UGC NET December 2026 exam can be challenging at times. For that matter, check out the preparation tips provided for the UGC NET December 2026 cycle:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-PREPARATION-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"893\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-PREPARATION-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-PREPARATION-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-PREPARATION-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-PREPARATION.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 893px) 100vw, 893px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze previous year papers and syllabus trends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice mock tests and MCQs for time management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover both Papers 1 and 2 with an equal strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refer to standard books and online study resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise key concepts and attempt regular subject-wise tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-preparation-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Preparation Tips 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-june-2026-ugc-net-paper-1-batch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JRFAdda Premium June 2026 UGC NET Paper-1 Batch \u2013 Join Now!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"804\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6460\">The <strong data-start=\"6231\" data-end=\"6256\">UGC NET December 2026<\/strong> exam is a golden opportunity for candidates aiming for a career in <strong data-start=\"6324\" data-end=\"6349\">teaching and research<\/strong>. With proper planning, understanding of the syllabus, and consistent practice, candidates can achieve success. Stay updated with official announcements from the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span> and follow a disciplined preparation strategy to crack the <strong data-start=\"6609\" data-end=\"6639\">UGC NET December 2026 exam<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 98.7854%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5236%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.1984%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-syllabus-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0634%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5236%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.1984%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0634%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-syllabus-2026-pdf-download-for-paper-1-paper-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5236%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.1984%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0634%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.5236%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Sociology Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.1984%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Philosophy Syllabus 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.0634%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-political-science-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Political Science 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 98.7854%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>UGC NET Question Paper 2026<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6586%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-2025-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.3333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-question-paper-2-download-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Question Paper 2 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7935%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Psychology Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6586%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-management-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Management Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.3333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-commerce-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Commerce Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7935%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6586%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-economics-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Economics Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.3333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-environmental-science\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Environmental Science Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7935%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-computer-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Computer Science Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6586%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-history-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET History Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.3333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-education-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Education Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7935%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-previous-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Previous Year Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6586%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Geography Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.3333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-english-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET English Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7935%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-home-science-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Home Science Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6586%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-public-administration-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Public Administration Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 33.3333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-law-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Law Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.7935%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-sociology-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Sociology Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.6586%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-philosophy-question-paper-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Philosophy Question Paper 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 66.1268%;\" colspan=\"2\"><a 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UGC NET Political Science Cut Off 2026<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>UGC NET December 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-16886 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-16886{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-16886 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-16886{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-16886.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-16886.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-16886.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-16886.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-16886.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div 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will the UGC NET December 2026 be conducted?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse168860\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16886\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-168860\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UGC NET December 2026 expected exam dates are from <strong>31 December 2026 to 7 January 2027 (tentative).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-168861\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse168861\" aria-controls=\"collapse168861\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is there negative marking in UGC NET December 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse168861\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-16886\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-168861\">  <!-- Content div. -->\n\t\t<div class=\"ea-body\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers, and for correct answers, +2 marks are awarded.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add 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officially published by the<strong style=\"font-weight: 400\"> National Testing Agency\u00a0<\/strong>a few days before the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- Close content div. -->\n\t<\/div> <!-- Close collapse div. -->\n<\/div> <!-- Close card div. -->\n<!-- Start accordion card div. -->\n<div class=\"ea-card  sp-ea-single\">\n\t<!-- Start accordion header. -->\n\t<h3 class=\"ea-header\">\n\t\t<!-- Add anchor tag for header. -->\n\t\t<a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-168864\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse168864\" aria-controls=\"collapse168864\" href=\"#\"  aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who is eligible for UGC NET December 2026?\t\t<\/a> <!-- Close anchor tag for header. -->\n\t<\/h3>\t<!-- Close header tag. -->\n\t<!-- Start collapsible content div. -->\n\t<div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse168864\" 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