UGC NET December 2026 registration:The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application window for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates aiming to qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship or admission to PhD programmes are advised to apply early to avoid last-minute delays.
UGC NET December 2026 Registration: Key Dates
The last date to submit the application form is October 28, 2026, at 11:50 pm. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects, from December 14 to December 19, 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of subjects | 87 |
| Application deadline | October 28, 2026, 11:50 pm |
| Exam dates | December 14–19, 2026 |
| Official website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
The NTA has clarified that the dates in the examination schedule are tentative, and candidates will be informed if any changes are made.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Candidates should keep the following points in mind before applying:
- Applications can be submitted only through the online mode on the NTA website. Forms sent through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Each candidate may submit only one application form.
- Candidates must follow the instructions in the information bulletin on the NTA website. Those who do not may be disqualified.
- The email address and mobile number entered in the form must belong to the candidate or their parents or guardians, and must stay accessible. The NTA will send all communication to these details.
- Details should be entered carefully, since changes will not be permitted after final submission.
Aadhaar Verification and Meri Pehchaan
Where possible, candidates are advised to use Aadhaar-based verification while applying. According to the notice, this may make registration easier and can help with procedures at examination centres and the processing of JRF-related formalities.
For applicants’ convenience, registration has also been enabled through Meri Pehchaan, the single sign-on service of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Helpline and Support
Candidates who face difficulties while applying can contact the NTA through:
- Helpline numbers: 011-40759000 or 011-69227700
- Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in
Contacting the helpline well before the deadline is safer than waiting for the final days, when technical queries and portal traffic tend to rise.
What Candidates Should Do Now?
- Download and read the information bulletin on the NTA website to confirm eligibility criteria and the subject-wise schedule
- Keep scanned documents, a valid email ID and a working mobile number ready before starting the form
- Use Aadhaar-based verification if possible, to avoid issues later in the process
- Submit the application well before October 28, rather than on the last day
- Check the NTA website regularly, since the exam schedule is tentative
Why This Matters?
UGC NET is the main eligibility test for Assistant Professor posts and JRF in Indian universities and colleges, and many PhD programmes also use it for admission. With applications now open for a six-day, 87-subject exam window, candidates have about three weeks to complete the process. The NTA’s emphasis on one application per candidate, accurate contact details and no post-submission edits means the quality of the first submission matters. Candidates should treat the bulletin as the final reference for eligibility and procedure.
