UGC NET December 2026 Online FormLast Date 28 Oct

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts UGC-NET on behalf of the University Grants Commission to decide the eligibility of Indian nationals for (i) award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor, (ii) appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD, and (iii) admission to PhD only, in Indian universities and colleges. The December 2026 cycle covers 87 subjects in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

The online application form is open on ugcnet.nta.nic.in from 8 October to 28 October 2026 (11:50 PM), and the fee must be paid by the same deadline. Late applications are accepted from 29 to 31 October 2026 with a late fee of Rs. 500, and particulars can be corrected from 2 to 4 November 2026. The exam will be held from 14 to 19 December 2026; exam city and admit card dates will be announced later.

Only one application is allowed per candidate. Registration is also available through the Meri Pehchan single sign-on, and NTA advises Aadhaar verification while filling the form. For help, call 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or email ugcnet@nta.ac.in.