UGC NET December 2026 Exam Dates: The revised schedule and important instructions have been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) related to the UGC NET December 2026 examination. It will be conducted online in 87 subjects.

The eligible candidates should visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in to fill in the application form before the deadline of October 28, 2026, at 11:50 pm.

This examination is conducted to decide the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, and admission into PhD programmes. All the candidates are advised to read the revised schedule and instructions before appearing for the examination.

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UGC NET December 2026: Revised Exam Dates

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Details

Examination

UGC NET December 2026

Revised exam dates   

December 14–18 and December 21, 2026

Earlier schedule

December 14–19, 2026, with December 20 and 21 as buffer dates

Examination mode

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Number of subjects

87

Application deadline

October 28, 2026, at 11:50 pm

The NTA will release the subject-wise examination schedule separately. Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for further announcements.

UGC NET City Intimation Slip and Admit Card Dates

The NTA has provided the anticipated schedule for the announcement of the examination city and the release of the admit card. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on these dates to finaliSe their travel plans and other examination-related activities in advance.

-Advance city intimation: From November 23, 2026.

-Admit card download: From December 7, 2026.

-Official website:ugcnet.nta.nic.in 

The city intimation slip provides information about the city allotted for the examination, while the admit card contains essential examination details. Candidates should download their admit cards once available and verify all the information mentioned on them.

Ball-Point Pens to Be Provided at Exam Centres

The NTA has confirmed that students will receive ball-point pens at their test centres. Thus, candidates do not have to bring a pen.

Applicants must adhere to the guidelines issued by the exam officials and only take the necessary stationery with them to the venue.

UGC NET 2026: Items Prohibited Inside the Examination Hall

The NTA has reiterated the restrictions on items permitted inside the examination hall. Candidates must not carry the following items:

-Geometry boxes and stationery materials.

-Calculators.

-Mobile phones.

-Watches.

Candidates should carefully read the instructions mentioned on their admit cards before the examination. Following the prescribed rules will help avoid unnecessary complications at the examination centre.