UGC NET Exam Date 2026 (REVISED)- December Session Exam Complete Schedule

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December 2026 application form on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The online registration facility is active from October 8 to October 28, 2026 (until 11:50 PM) following the publication of the official UGC NET notification. The fee payment window closes on October 28, 2026, and the application correction facility will be available from November 2 to November 4, 2026.

How To Apply For The UGC NET Exam?

Candiates can check below the methods to apply for the UGC NET December session exam.

• Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Register by using the basic details. Candidates should use their own email ID and mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
• Generate and enter the OTP. Note down the application number and password that will be displayed after the successful registration.
• Log in and fill in the personal details.
• Enter contact details, category, academic qualification, etc.
• Upload the photograph and signature as per the mentioned dimensions along with the other required documents in the prescribed format.
• Preview the form and pay the application fee and download the confirmation page.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET December 2026 notification and started the online application process on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET December 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two shifts from December 14, 18 and 21, 2026.

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The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET December 2026 admit card online on December 7, 2026. Candidates can download their UGC NET admit card by following these steps:

• Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on hall ticket link for NTA UGC NET exam.
• Enter details like application number, date of birth, etc. on login page.
• Click on submit button.
• The call letter will appear on screen.
• Download and save it for later use.

Particulars that candidates must check carefully for errors on the hall ticket are mentioned below:

• Candidate’s name
• Date of birth
• Application number
• Category
• Test City
• Subject
• Photograph & signature

UGC NET Shift Timings Details 2026

The UGC NET December 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two shifts:

• UGC NET Shift 1 Timing: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 
• UGC NET Shift 2 Timing: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET December 2026 provisional answer key following the completion of the examinations scheduled from December 14 to December 19, 2026 (with buffer dates on December 20 and 21). Along with the provisional key, the recorded responses and question papers will also be made available on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

Earlier, NTA concluded the June 2026 session and released the final answer key across 84 subjects. Candidates will be able to check and download the December 2026 answer key by following these steps:

• Visit  at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the answer key link available for the exam
• Click on any one of the login links: through the application number and password and through application number and date of birth.

• Enter the following details: Application number, Date of birth or password and security PIN as shown on the screen.
• Click on the Sign in button
• Download it, response sheet and question paper

Direct link to download UGC NET final answer key 2026

Details Given on UGC NET Answer Key

• Exam date
• Exam shift
• Exam subject name and code
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

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UGC NET 2026: National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released UGC NET December 2026 notification and started online application process at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Eligible candidates can register and fill out online application form from October 8, 2026, to October 28, 2026 (until 11:50 PM). Examination fee payment window closes on October 28, 2026, followed by an application correction facility active from November 2 to November 4, 2026.

According to official schedule, UGC NET December 2026 exam will take place from December 14 to December 18 and 21,, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two shifts (Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM). 

Earlier, NTA announced results and issued e-certificates for UGC NET June 2026 session. Candidates can track this page for direct application link, key dates, eligibility, admit card, and latest examination schedule.

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• Go to the ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the NTA UGC NET certificate link 
• Fill out the login credentials
• Fill out the security pin 
• Click on the submit button 
• Download e certificate and save it 

Direct Link for the UGC NET E Certificate Link: Yet to be Released

Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2026 dates FAQs.