The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its tentative examination calendar for the December 2026 to March 2027 cycle. The complete schedule maps out key national entrance and eligibility criteria.
Detailed information bulletins featuring exact registration windows, eligibility criteria, and admit card download timelines will be published in separate individual notifications on the official NTA website nta.ac.in.
UGC NET December 2026 Dates & Full Schedule
According to the official NTA notification, the highly anticipated UGC NET December 2026 dates are set from December 14 to 19, 2026, with December 20 and 21 kept as buffer days.
The complete tentative exam timeline includes:
- UGC NET Exam Dates: December 14-19, 2026
- Buffer Dates: December 20 & 21, 2026
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Subject-Wise Timetable: The exact shift allocations and subject-wise date sheets will be published closer to the exam alongside the official information bulletin on the NTA UGC NET Portal.
Registration and Admit Cards
The NTA has clarified that these dates are tentative and subject to change due to administrative requirements. Detailed information will be available on the official NTA website.
Aspirants are advised to regularly monitor the official portal for final schedule confirmation before starting their exam preparations.
The NTA has announced the examination schedule for UGC NET December 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts UGC NET on behalf of the UGC.
Candidates can check the official UGC NET website for schedules, notices and examination updates.
