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UGC NET December 2026<\/b> is one of India’s most prestigious national-level eligibility examinations, conducted by the <\/span>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b> on behalf of the <\/span>University Grants Commission (UGC)<\/b>. The exam determines the eligibility of candidates for <\/span>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b>, <\/span>Assistant Professor<\/b>, and <\/span>admission to Ph.D. programmes<\/b> in Indian universities and colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n

This article covers everything you need to know about the UGC NET December 2026 examination, including the complete examination process, including the notification, eligibility criteria, application procedure, syllabus, exam pattern, and preparation strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET December 2026 Highlights<\/b><\/h2>\n

The UGC NET examination is conducted twice a year in the <\/span>June<\/b> and <\/span>December<\/b> cycles. Every year, lakhs of candidates appear for the UGC NET examination across more than <\/span>87 subjects<\/b> to pursue careers in teaching and research. Check out highlights on the UGC NET December 2026 session:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particular<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\nUGC NET December 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\nNational Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Level<\/span><\/td>\nNational<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Purpose<\/span><\/td>\nJRF, Assistant Professor & Admission to Ph.D.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Frequency<\/span><\/td>\nTwice a Year (June, December)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\nComputer-Based Test (CBT)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/span><\/td>\n3 Hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Papers<\/span><\/td>\nPaper 1 & Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Questions<\/span><\/td>\n150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n300<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/span><\/td>\nugcnet.nta.ac.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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UGC NET December 2026 Notification<\/b><\/h2>\n

The official UGC NET Notification 2026 for the December session is expected to be released by the National Testing Agency in <\/span>the first week of October 2026<\/b>. The UGC NET December 2026 notification will include complete information on the important dates, eligibility criteria, pattern, exam schedule, application fee, and the latest syllabus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates should carefully read the UGC NET Notification 2026 before submitting the application form for the December session.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET December 2026 Application Form<\/b><\/h2>\n

With the release of the UGC NET Notification 2026, the NTA will also kick-start the application process for the December 2026 cycle. The application form for the UGC NET December 2026 cycle will be filled in online mode only.<\/span><\/p>\n

Candidates are required to complete the registration process before the UGC NET Application Form 2026 last date.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date<\/b><\/h2>\n

The NTA will announce the UGC NET December 2026 exam date along with the official notification. The examination is expected to be conducted over multiple days in <\/span>December 2026<\/b> in different shifts. The following are the tentative UGC NET Exam Dates 2026 until the announcement of official dates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Event<\/b><\/td>\nExpected Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Notification Release<\/span><\/td>\nOctober 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Application Form Starts<\/span><\/td>\nOctober 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Last Date to Apply Online<\/span><\/td>\nNovember 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Last Date for Fee Payment<\/span><\/td>\nNovember 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Application Correction Window<\/span><\/td>\nNovember 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Admit Card<\/span><\/td>\nDecember 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date<\/span><\/td>\nDecember 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Final Answer Key<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UGC NET Result<\/span><\/td>\nFebruary 2027<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Candidates must satisfy the UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2026 prescribed by the <\/span>University Grants Commission (UGC)<\/b> before applying for the UGC NET December 2026 session. Check the following mandatory educational qualifications required:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minimum Qualification<\/span><\/td>\nMaster’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General\/EWS<\/span><\/td>\nMinimum <\/span>55%<\/b> marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC-NCL\/SC\/ST\/PwD\/Third Gender<\/span><\/td>\nMinimum <\/span>50%<\/b> marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final Year Candidates<\/span><\/td>\nCandidates appearing in the final year\/semester of their postgraduate programme are also eligible to apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions within the prescribed time.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Know Your Eligibility for UGC NET December 2026 Session<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

UGC NET December 2026 Age Limit<\/b><\/h3>\n

The UGC NET December 2026 age limit varies for <\/span>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor <\/b>candidates and is listed in the table below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Purpose<\/b><\/td>\nMaximum Age<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
JRF<\/span><\/td>\nNot more than<\/span> 30 years<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Assistant Professor<\/span><\/td>\nNo<\/b> upper age limit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Check UGC NET Age Limit 2026 Before You Apply<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

UGC NET Age Relaxations 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n

The<\/span> National Testing Agency (NTA) <\/b>provides age relaxation for the UGC NET December 2026 examination to candidates from reserved categories, women, and other eligible applicants as per the Government of India. The following criteria, along with their respective age relaxations, are given below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/b><\/td>\nRelaxation<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC-NCL\/SC\/ST\/PwD\/Third Gender\/Women Candidates<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 5 Years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Candidates with research experience<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Candidates with an LLM degree<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 3 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Armed Forces personnel (ex-servicemen)<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 5 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Nationality<\/b><\/h3>\n

Applicants must satisfy the nationality conditions specified by the National Testing Agency. Indian citizens are eligible to apply, while foreign nationals may apply according to UGC guidelines where applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET December 2026 examination in <\/span>Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/b> mode. The exam consists of <\/span>two papers<\/b>, Paper 1 and Paper 2, conducted in a single session without any break.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Paper<\/b><\/td>\nSubjects Covered<\/b><\/td>\nNo. of Questions<\/b><\/td>\nTotal Marks<\/b><\/td>\nDuration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 1<\/span><\/td>\nGeneral Aptitude (Teaching & Research)<\/span><\/td>\n50 (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n100<\/span><\/td>\n1 hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper 2<\/span><\/td>\nSubject-Specific (Postgraduate Specialisation)<\/span><\/td>\n100 (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n200<\/span><\/td>\n2 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/span><\/td>\nBoth Papers Combined<\/span><\/td>\n150 (MCQs)<\/span><\/td>\n300<\/span><\/td>\n3 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Key highlights on the UGC NET December 2026 Exam Pattern:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n