{"id":5521,"date":"2026-06-21T09:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T04:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/live-jrfadda-new\/2026\/06\/21\/ugc-net-december-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T13:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T07:41:03","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: Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Preparation Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

UGC NET December 2026 Latest Updates:<\/strong> The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the UGC NET December 2026 examination to determine candidates’ eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission, as applicable.<\/p>\n

NTA released the UGC NET December 2026 notification on October 8, 2026<\/strong><\/em>, and the online application process started on the same date. The original application deadline of October 28, 2026, has been extended to October 31, 2026<\/strong>, up to 11:50 PM, without a late fee<\/strong>. The application correction window is scheduled for November 2\u20134, 2026.<\/p>\n

The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on December 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21, 2026.<\/strong><\/em> The examination city intimation slip is scheduled to be released on November 23, 2026, while the admit card will be available from December 7, 2026. The exam will be conducted in two shifts: Shift 1 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and Shift 2 (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM).<\/strong><\/em> The subject-wise examination schedule will be released separately by NTA.<\/p>\n

Candidates should regularly check the official NTA website for the latest notification, examination schedule, city intimation slip, admit card, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and other important announcements. The admit card will contain the candidate’s allotted examination date, shift and centre details.<\/p>\n

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

The UGC NET examination<\/a><\/strong> 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:
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Particulars<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Details<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Exam<\/span> Name<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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UGC NET December 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Conducting<\/span> Body<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Exam<\/span> Level<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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National<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Examination<\/span> Mode<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Computer-Based Test (CBT)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Examination<\/span> Cycle<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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December 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Papers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Paper 1 and Paper 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total<\/span> Questions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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150<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Total<\/span> Marks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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300<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Exam<\/span> Duration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Exam<\/span> Shift<\/span> Timing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shift 1: 9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Second<\/span> Shift<\/span> Timing<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Shift 2: 3:00 PM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Negative<\/span> Marking<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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No negative marking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Notification<\/span> Release<\/span> Date<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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October 8, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Application<\/span> Start<\/span> Date<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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October 8, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Last<\/span> Date<\/span> to<\/span> Apply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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October 31, 2026 (revised)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Correction<\/span> Window<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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November 2\u20134, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Examination<\/span> Dates<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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December 14\u201318 and December 21, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Official<\/span> Website<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.nic.in\/<\/span>\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Check All About UGC NET Exam 2026 Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\n\n
\u00a0Check NTA Exam Calendar\u00a0 December Cycle 2026\u00a0 PDF<\/td>\n\u00a0Download Now\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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

Get Latest Updates on UGC NET Notification 2026 December Cycle<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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

The UGC NET December 2026 application form was released by the National Testing Agency on October 8, 2026. Eligible candidates can complete the registration process online through the official UGC NET portal.<\/p>\n

Candidates should fill in their personal and academic details carefully, upload the required documents, pay the examination fee and download the confirmation page after successful submission.<\/p>\n

UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Event<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Date<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Notification<\/span> Release<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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October<\/span> 8,<\/span> 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Online<\/span> Application<\/span> Begins<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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October<\/span> 8,<\/span> 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Last Date to Apply (Extended)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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October 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Last Date for Fee Payment Without Late Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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October 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Application<\/span> with<\/span> Late<\/span> Fee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Not applicable (deadline extended without late fee)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Application<\/span> Correction<\/span> Window<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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November 2\u20134, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Exam<\/span> City<\/span> Intimation<\/span> Slip<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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November 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Admit<\/span> Card<\/span> Release<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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December 7, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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UGC<\/span> NET<\/span> December<\/span> 2026<\/span> Examination<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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December 14\u201318 and December 21, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Answer<\/span> Key<\/span> and<\/span> Result<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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To be announced by NTA<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Fill Out UGC NET Application Form 2026 December Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

UGC<\/span> NET<\/span> December<\/span> 2026<\/span> Exam<\/span> Shift<\/span> Timings<\/span><\/h2>\n

The<\/span> UGC<\/span> NET<\/span> December<\/span> 2026<\/span> examination<\/span> will<\/span> be<\/span> conducted<\/span> in<\/span> two<\/span> shifts<\/span> by<\/span> the<\/span> National<\/span> Testing<\/span> Agency<\/span> (NTA).<\/span> Each<\/span> shift<\/span> will<\/span> have<\/span> a<\/span> duration<\/span> of<\/span> 3<\/span> hours,<\/span> covering<\/span> both<\/span> Paper<\/span> 1<\/span> and<\/span> Paper<\/span> 2.<\/span> The<\/span> first<\/span> shift<\/span> will<\/span> take<\/span> place<\/span> from<\/span> 9:00<\/span> AM<\/span> to<\/span> 12:00<\/span> PM<\/span><\/span>,<\/span> while<\/span> the<\/span> second<\/span> shift<\/span> will<\/span> be<\/span> held<\/span> from<\/span> 3:00<\/span> PM<\/span> to<\/span> 6:00<\/span> PM<\/span><\/span>.<\/span> Candidates<\/span> should<\/span> carefully<\/span> check<\/span> their<\/span> admit<\/span> cards<\/span> to<\/span> confirm<\/span> their<\/span> allotted<\/span> examination<\/span> shift,<\/span> reporting<\/span> time<\/span> and<\/span> examination<\/span> centre.<\/span><\/p>\n

UGC<\/span> NET<\/span> December<\/span> 2026<\/span> Exam<\/span> Shift<\/span> Timings<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Duration<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Shift<\/span> 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9:00<\/span> AM<\/span> \u2013<\/span> 12:00<\/span> PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3<\/span> Hours<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Shift<\/span> 2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3:00<\/span> PM<\/span> \u2013<\/span> 6:00<\/span> PM<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3<\/span> Hours<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the UGC NET December 2026 examination schedule. According to the revised schedule reported in the December 2026 Information Bulletin and corrigendum, the examination is scheduled for December 14\u201318 and December 21, 2026.<\/p>\n

The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates should check the official subject-wise schedule and their admit cards for the confirmed examination date, shift, reporting time and examination centre.<\/p>\n

UGC NET December 2026 Exam Schedule<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Event<\/th>\nDate\/Status<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Notification Release<\/td>\nOctober 8, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Form<\/td>\nReleased<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last Date to Apply<\/td>\nOctober 28, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Correction Window<\/td>\nNovember 2\u20134, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Examination City Intimation<\/td>\nNovember 23, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Admit Card<\/td>\nDecember<\/span> 7,<\/span> 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Examination Dates<\/td>\nDecember 14\u201318 and December 21, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Final Answer Key<\/td>\nTo be announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Result Declaration<\/td>\nTo be announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Check UGC NET Exam Date 2026 for December Session<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

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

Enroll UGC NET Online Coaching<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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