UGC NET December 2026 last date extended to 31-10-2026 — the National Testing Agency has stretched the application window by three more days, and this time there is no late fee attached. If your form or fee payment is still pending, both must now be completed by 31-10-2026 at 11:50 PM.
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC-NET December 2026 |
| Subjects | 87 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admission |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
| Application Begin | 08-10-2026 |
|---|---|
| Earlier Last Date | 28-10-2026 |
| Revised Last Date (Form & Fee) | 31-10-2026 (till 11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 02-11-2026 to 04-11-2026 |
| Exam Dates | 14-12-2026 to 19-12-2026 |
| City Slip / Admit Card | To be announced on the official portal |
UGC NET is an eligibility test, not a vacancy-based recruitment, so there is no fixed post count. Qualifying the test makes you eligible for Junior Research Fellowship, appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian universities and colleges, across 87 subjects.
| JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) | Maximum 30 years as on 01-12-2026, with relaxation for eligible categories |
|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
| Ph.D. Admission | No upper age limit |
| General | ₹1,150 |
|---|---|
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
| Late Fee | None — the extension is without any late fee |
UGC NET December 2026 is a single computer-based eligibility test across 87 subjects. There is no interview stage: eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor, or Ph.D. admission is decided on the test result, as per the NTA information bulletin.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) twice a year. The December 2026 session decides eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship and for appointment as Assistant Professor, as well as admission to Ph.D. programmes, in Indian universities and colleges.
| UGC NET Official Portal | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
|---|---|
| NTA Official Website | nta.ac.in |
| Extension Notice | NTA public notice dated 27-10-2026 on the official portal |
The last date to submit the UGC NET December 2026 application form and fee is now 31-10-2026 (till 11:50 PM), extended from 28-10-2026.
No, NTA has extended the deadline without any late fee.
The application correction window will be open from 02-11-2026 to 04-11-2026.
The computer-based exam will be held from 14-12-2026 to 19-12-2026 across 87 subjects.
The fee is ₹1,150 for General, ₹600 for General-EWS / OBC-NCL, and ₹325 for SC / ST / PwD / third-gender candidates.
For Junior Research Fellowship, the maximum age is 30 years as on 01-12-2026, with relaxation for eligible categories. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor or Ph.D. admission.
A Master's degree with at least 55% marks (General / General-EWS) or 50% marks (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD / third gender). Final-year Master's students can also apply.