UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2026

The National Testing Agency has released the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) Notification for December Cycle on 8th October 2026, eligible candidate can apply online on or before 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM), details regarding age limit, Education Qualification and how to apply is as mentioned below.

UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2026

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Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM)

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Name of the Examination: UGC NET December 2026

Name of the Post: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professor

Educational Qualification: Candidate should passed Master’s Degree OR equivalent examination with at least 55% marks (50% marks in case of OBC falling in Non Creamy layer/ SC/ ST/ PwD/Transgender category candidates).

Age Limit: As on 01 December 2026, [SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Transgender: 05 Years Relaxation]

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): 30 years.
• Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for applying for Assistant Professor.

Fee: For General Rs.1150/-, For OBC/EWS ₹600/- and For SC/ST/PWD ₹325/-.

Application Mode: Online


Official Website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Official Notification: Click here

How to Apply: Click here

Important Dates:

• Last Date of Online Application: 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Late Submission of online application Form with Late Fee Rs. 500/- : 29 to 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM)
• Application Correction: 02 to 04 November 2026
• Date of the Examination: 14 to 19 December 2026