The National Testing Agency announces UGC NET December 2026 Notification and exam schedule on October 8, 2026. Aspiring candidates can now register for the computer-based test (CBT) directly through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
According to the official NTA announcement, the UGC NET December 2026 examination will be conducted between December 14 and December 19, 2026. The agency has also designated December 20 and December 21, 2026, as reserved buffer dates to handle any unforeseen technical issues or scheduling updates.
UGC NET December 2026 Notification Overview
Candidates must complete their application within the given timeline:
- Online Application Start Date: October 8, 2026
- Last Date to Apply (Without Late Fee): October 28, 2026 (until 11:50 PM)
- Late Registration Window: October 29 to October 31, 2026 (requires an additional ₹500 late fee)
- Application Correction Window: November 2 to November 4, 2026
- December 14 to December 19, 2026 are the exam dates.
- Buffer Exam Dates: December 20 & December 21, 2026
UGC NET 2026 Exam Pattern and Shift Timings
The nationwide entrance test will cover 87 subjects in a fully online, Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. The NTA will conduct these exams in two shifts, daily:
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Shift 2: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
While the core exam dates are locked in, the NTA has stated that the subject-wise date sheet will be published separately in the coming weeks. Individual test center allocations, specific shift timings, and dates will be detailed on the official UGC NET admit cards issued closer to December.
Candidates should check the official NTA UGC NET website for the notification and latest updates.
Candidates can complete the application process through the official UGC NET website.
The exam schedule and important dates are available in the official NTA notification.
