UGC NET December 2026: Exam On December 14–18 And 21; Correction Window From November 2 To 4 – Check Details
NTA will hold the UGC NET December 2026 exam on December 14–18 and 21. The application correction window is open from November 2 to 4.
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Pune, 29th October 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET December 2026 exam as a computer-based test on December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026, according to the revised schedule. Candidates who have applied can make changes to their forms in the correction window from November 2 to 4.
UGC NET was among the top trending education searches in Maharashtra this week, as lakhs of postgraduates prepare for the exam that decides eligibility for Assistant Professor posts, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and PhD admissions.
UGC NET December 2026 at a glance
- Conducting body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Application window: October 8 to 28, 2026
- Correction window: November 2 to 4, 2026
- Exam dates: December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026
- Mode: Computer-based test (CBT)
- Official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Application fee
- General / Unreserved: ₹1,150
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹600
- SC / ST / PwD / Third gender: ₹325
Exam pattern
The exam has two papers in a single sitting of three hours (180 minutes):
- Paper 1: 50 questions on teaching and research aptitude, common to all candidates
- Paper 2: 100 questions on the candidate’s chosen subject, from more than 80 subjects
JRF age limit
For JRF, the maximum age limit is 30 years, with relaxations of 5 years for OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwD, third gender and women candidates, and 3 years for LL.M. degree holders. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility or PhD admission.
What to do next
- Check your form during the November 2–4 correction window, especially your category, subject and exam city choices.
- Watch for the city intimation slip, which NTA usually releases about ten days before the exam, followed by the admit card.
- Revise Paper 1 regularly. It is common to all subjects and can make a big difference to your overall score.
- Rely only on ugcnet.nta.ac.in and official NTA notices for updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the UGC NET December 2026 exam?
The exam is scheduled for December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026.
Can I edit my UGC NET application form?
Yes. The correction window is open from November 2 to 4, 2026.
What is the age limit for UGC NET JRF?
The maximum age is 30 years, with relaxations for reserved categories, women, PwD and LL.M. holders. There is no age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.
