UGC NET Exam Date 2026 (REVISED)- December Session Exam Complete Schedule
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )
UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam
8 Oct '26 - 28 Oct '26
UGC NET Date 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced exam dates for UGC NET December 2026 session. The examination will be conducted on December 14, 18, and 21, 2026. The city intimation slip will be available from November 23. NTA will release UGC NET Admit Card on 7 December 2026.
Earlier, NTA declared UGC NET June session re-exam result for the examinations conducted on September 9 and 10. The initial UGC NET exam for 84 subjects was held between June 22 and June 30, 2026, and its results along with the final answer keys have been published on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Scroll down to check the complete syllabus, exam pattern, and detailed schedule of UGC NET important dates 2026.
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- UGC NET Schedule 2026
- UGC NET 2026 Application Form Dates
- UGC NET Dec Exam Schedule
- UGC NET 2026 Exam Admit Card Date
- UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Date
- UGC NET 2026 Result Date
- UGC NET 2026 Certificate Date
- UGC NET Dates FAQs 2026
UGC NET Schedule 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 08 Oct ' 26 - 28 Oct ' 26 | UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam ONGOING |
| 07 Dec ' 26 | UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam |
| 14 Dec ' 26 - 21 Dec ' 26 | UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date |
| 20 Dec ' 26 - 21 Dec ' 26 | UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Buffer Date |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 17 Sep ' 26 | UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam Result |
| 10 Sep ' 26 | UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam Provisional Answer Key |
| 10 Sep ' 26 - 13 Sep ' 26 | UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam Answer Key Challenge Window |
UGC NET 2026 Application Form Dates
Registration: 08 Oct ' 26 - 28 Oct ' 26
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.
Commonly asked questions
The UGC NET Dec session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
UGC NET Dec Exam Schedule
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.
| UGC NET 2026 December Session Exam Dates |
Dates |
|---|---|
| UGC NET Dec 2026 Notification |
08-Oct-2026 |
| UGC NET Dec 2026 Online Application Form |
08-Oct-2026 to 28-Oct-2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment |
28-Oct-2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window |
02-Nov-2026 to 04-Nov-2026 |
| UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Dates |
14-Dec-2026, 18-Dec-2026, and 21-Dec-2026 |
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Commonly asked questions
The NTA released the UGC NET application form at ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the June session on April 29, 2026. Candidates who want to appear in the exam require to submit the form online by visting the official portal.
The salary of the candidates who will qualify the UGC NET exam varies and based on the role secured, type of institution and the level of experience. Basic pay for Assistant Professor is INR 57,700 per month and it varies by location. Therefore, approximate total is INR 80,000 to 1,00,000 per month. JRF ranges from approximately INR 37,000 per month for the first two years and approximately INR 42,000 per month as Senior Research Fellow.
The UGC NET 2026 notification for the June session was released on April 29, 2026 by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It consists of all the information related to the UGC NET exam. The application process also started with the release of the notification. The last date to apply was May 24.
UGC NET 2026 Exam Admit Card Date
Admit Card: 07 Dec ' 26
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
Commonly asked questions
The June session admit card for the UGC NET 2026 exam was released on June 17 on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The UGC NET City Intimation Slip or City Slip is a document released by the NTA to inform candidates about the city where the exam center is located. Basically, it is not the admit card but provides advance information to help candidates make travel arrangements in advance.
UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Date
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
Also Read: UGC NET Answer Key
Commonly asked questions
To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.
Yes, the NTA UGC NET 2026 paper 1 exam consists of questions related to communication skills. It is a part of a general aptitude test that have the teaching and research topics in which reading comprehension, reasoning, and communication skills also asked.
UGC NET 2026 Result Date
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.
Also Read: UGC NET Result
Commonly asked questions
Analysis is important for candidate in NTA NET exam. It helps in preparation, understand paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff. By analyzing mock tests and previous years papers students can prepare well.
Candidates can check below the important books that can be used for the preparation for UGC NET paper 2 Commerce and English.
Commerce: Some of the books are Trueman's UGC NET Commerce, CB Gupta's Business Organisation, etc.
English: Some of the books are Arihant UGC NET English Literature, History of English Literature by Edward Albert, etc.
The authority released the UGC NET 2026 result at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download their scorecard by using their login credentials. It contains the marks of both papers, post applied for, candidates' perssonal details, etc.
UGC NET 2026 Certificate Date
- 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
Commonly asked questions
The UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff may fall within the range of 216 to 160 for all subjects and categories. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session cutoff marks after the declaration of the result. Candidates who will meet or exceed the cutoff marks will qualify for further recruitment process.
Open the official website of NTA, find the "UGC NET Cut Off" link, now select History and choose the session of that particular year. The UGC NET cut-off marks will be displayed to download.
The National Testing Agency will conduct the UGC NET exam in an online mode that in Computer-Based Test mode. Multiple choice questions that is questions with several options will be asked in the examination. Candidates need to choose the appropriate answer.
UGC NET Dates FAQs 2026
Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2026 dates FAQs.
The UGC NET Dec session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
The UGC NET exam for the June session was conducted from June 22 to June 30, 2026. The dates were released by the NTA at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The admit card was also released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The NTA opened the UGC NET 2026 Application correction window on May 26. The last date to make correction was May 28, 2026. The Registration process was closed on May 24.
The UGC NET 2026 Cut off for the June session was released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is the minimum qualifying marks required by the student to clear the exam. The Cutoff PDF released along with the result.
After clearing the UGC NET exam, candidates have lot of opportunities to give their best in the research perspective. They can become assistant professor, pursue lectureship or get JRF. They can start working on their Ph.D. They can also set up their laboratory and recruit people for work. They can also work in several laboratories including ICAR, DRDO, ICMR, etc. They can also become research scholar, and more.
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
The UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff may fall within the range of 216 to 160 for all subjects and categories. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session cutoff marks after the declaration of the result. Candidates who will meet or exceed the cutoff marks will qualify for further recruitment process.
To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.
Candidates can submit their UGC NET application form in an online. No other method is there to fill the form. Without it, candidates will not be able to sit in the examination.
The National Testing Agency released the UGC NET 2026 provisional Answer Key for the June session on August 16 on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check it by visiting the official website. The NTA will also release the UGC NET June session result 2026 based on the revised answer key.
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