UGC NET December 2026 Apply Online: Dates, Fee, Subjects & How to Apply

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the UGC NET Application Form for the December 2026 cycle. Postgraduates who want to qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor posts or PhD admission can now register online at the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The process covers filling in the form, uploading documents and paying the fee. Check every detail before final submission, because entries cannot be changed after confirmation except during the official correction window. Apply at:  ugcnet.nta.ac.in

UGC NET December 2026: Important Dates

Application Fee

You can pay by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Make sure the payment status shows “successful” before you log out.

Subjects and Exam Pattern

UGC NET is a Computer Based Test with two papers. Paper 1 is common to all candidates and tests teaching and research aptitude. Paper 2 is based on the subject you choose. NTA conducts the exam in more than 80 subjects, including Law, Commerce, Management, Economics, Education, English, Telugu, Hindi, Political Science, History, Sociology and Computer Science. Choose the subject that matches your postgraduate degree.

Eligibility at a Glance

• Qualification: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
• Age limit (JRF): 30 years, with 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Women
• Assistant Professor: No upper age limit

Photo and Signature Specifications

How to Apply Online

1. Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in and click the UGC NET December 2026 application link.
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Log in and fill in your personal, educational and contact details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and category certificate in the required format.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Review all entries, submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Documents to Keep Ready

Before you start, keep these ready: your Class 10 certificate (as proof of date of birth), your postgraduate marks memo or degree, a category or PwD certificate if applicable, a scanned photo and signature, and an active email ID and mobile number. Enter your name and date of birth exactly as they appear on your Class 10 certificate.

Final Tip

The portal often slows down near the last date. Apply early, use a stable internet connection, and save a copy of both your form and your payment receipt. All the best for UGC NET December 2026!

Official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in