In this post, the www.formmantra.com desk sets out the dates, the fee, the age limit, the posts and how to apply - in plain words, from the official notification.
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the University Grant Commission UGC National Eligibility Test NET Assistant Professor / JRF December 2026 Examination online application Form 2026 will start from 08 October 2026 and the last date to apply will be 28 October 2026. candidates should read the NTA UGC NET December 2026 information brochure for all the information related to the NET / JRF exam like syllabus, eligibility, age limit, fees, Subject Details, information and other types of information and then apply.
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 08/10/2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Apply Online | 28/10/2026 |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee | 28/10/2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee | 31/10/2026 |
| Correction Date | 02-04 November 2026 |
| NTA UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date | 14-19 December 2026 |
| Exam City Available | Before Exam |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam |
Application Fee
- General : 1150/-
- EWS / OBC : 600/-
- ST / SC / PH : 325/-
- Late Fees : 500/-
- Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age : 30 Years for JRF Only.
- Maximum Age : No Limit for NET.
Vacancy Details
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Exam | Eligibility Details Passed / Appeared Master Degree in Concerned Subject with at Least Minimum 55% Marks. 4 Year Bachelor Degree Candidate Also Eli
| S No. | Subject Name | S No. | Subject Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal Education. | 44 | Maithili |
| 2 | Anthropology | 45 | Malayalam |
| 3 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 46 | Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. /Co-operative Management) |
| 4 | Arabic | 47 | Manipuri |
| 5 | Archaeology | 48 | Marathi |
| 6 | Assamese | 49 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 7 | Bengali | 50 | Museology & Conservation |
| 8 | Bodo | 51 | Music |
| 9 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | 52 | Nepali |
| 10 | Chinese | 53 | Oriya |
| 11 | Commerce | 54 | Pali |
| 12 | Comparative Literature | 55 | Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre |
| 13 | Comparative Study of Religions | 56 | Persian |
| 14 | Computer Science and Applications | 57 | Philosophy |
| 15 | Criminology | 58 | Physical Education |
| 16 | Defense and Strategic Studies | 59 | Political Science |
| 17 | Dogri | 60 | Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defense /Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. |
| 18 | Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning /Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics / Development Economics /Business Economics | 61 | Population Studies |
| 19 | Education | 62 | Prakrit |
| 20 | Electronic Science | 63 | Psychology |
| 21 | English | 64 | Public Administration |
| 22 | Environmental Sciences | 65 | Punjabi |
| 23 | Folk Literature | 66 | Rajasthani |
| 24 | Forensic Science | 67 | Russian |
| 25 | French (French Version) | 68 | Sanskrit |
| 26 | Geography | 69 | Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). |
| 27 | German | 70 | Santali |
| 28 | Gujarati | 71 | Sindhi |
| 29 | Hindi | 72 | Social Medicine & Community Health |
| 30 | Hindu Studies | 73 | Social Work |
| 31 | History | 74 | Sociology |
| 32 | Home Science | 75 | Spanish |
| 33 | Human Rights and Duties | 76 | Tamil |
| 34 | Indian Culture | 77 | Telugu |
| 35 | Indian Knowledge System | 78 | Tourism Administration and Management. |
| 36 | Japanese | 79 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
| 37 | Kannada | 80 | Urdu |
| 38 | Kashmiri | 81 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/ History of Art) |
| 39 | Konkani | 82 | Women Studies |
| 40 | Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management | 83 | Yoga |
| 41 | Law | 84 | Disaster Management |
| 42 | Library and Information Science | 85 | Ayurveda Biology |
| 43 | Linguistics | 86 | NA |
How to Apply
- Candidates can apply for NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form between 08/10/2026 and 28/10/2026.
- Read the full NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form notification before starting the recruitment application form.
- Review the post-wise vacancy and eligibility details for NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form.
- Confirm that you meet the stated age limit: Maximum Age : 30 Years for JRF Only; Maximum Age : No Limit for NET.
- Check and collect all required documents, including eligibility certificates, identity proof, address details, and basic details.
- Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, identity proof, and other required documents ready.
- Review every field and the complete preview carefully before final submission.
- If an application fee is required, pay it before the deadline; the form is incomplete until the required fee is paid.
- Use the Apply Online link under Official links to complete the application form.
- Save or print the final submitted application form.
Official Links
- Official Notification: available on FormMantra
- Apply Online: https://examinationservices.nic.in/ExamSys27/root/home.aspx?enc=Ei4cajBkK1gZSfgr53ImFV/yIzhTZHBze3wooSg9DjjOvzupXmjixBOc0vZyJQ9v
- Official Website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
Interested Candidates Can Read the Full Notification Before Apply Online.
Application deadline
| Last date to apply (verify on official notice) |
|---|
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Apply Online
Apply online on examinationservices.nic.in between 08/10/2026 and 28/10/2026. Read the official notification first; then open the exam on FormMantra to reuse your saved details and check your documents against the form's rules.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Last Date to Apply
Last Date for Apply Online: 28/10/2026. Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 28/10/2026. As entered from the official notification; the portal closes on its own clock, so confirm the date there.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date: 14-19 December 2026, as entered from the official notification. The recruiting body publishes the exact schedule and shift timings on its official website.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee
As entered from the official notification: General : 1150/-; EWS / OBC : 600/-; ST / SC / PH : 325/-; Late Fees : 500/-; Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.. Pay only on the official portal.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Eligibility and Age Limit
Age limit: Maximum Age : 30 Years for JRF Only; Maximum Age : No Limit for NET. Category relaxations and post-wise conditions are in the official notification; check your eligibility there before you pay any fee.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Admit Card
Admit Card Available: Before Exam, as entered from the official notification. Sign in with the registration details from your application.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Vacancy
The post-wise and category-wise numbers are in the table above, as entered from the official notification.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Notification PDF
The official notification, kept with this exam on FormMantra. Read it fully before applying - it is the only authority on dates, fees and eligibility.
Questions students ask
How do I apply for NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form?
Applications for NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form are submitted on the official portal between 08/10/2026 and 28/10/2026. Read the official notification first, then open the exam on FormMantra to reuse your saved details and check your documents against the exam's rules before applying.
What is the last date for NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form?
Last Date for Apply Online: 28/10/2026. Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 28/10/2026. Confirm the date on the official notification before you apply; the portal closes on its own clock, not on this page.
When is the NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form exam?
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date: 14-19 December 2026, as entered from the official notice. The recruiting body publishes the exact schedule on its official website.
Where can I read the official NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form notification?
FormMantra keeps a copy of the official notification with this exam: open the exam on FormMantra to read it. Read it fully before applying - it is the only authority on dates, fees and eligibility.
What is the application fee for NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form?
As entered from the official notification: General : 1150/-; EWS / OBC : 600/-; ST / SC / PH : 325/-; Late Fees : 500/-; Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.. Pay the fee only on the official portal, never on any other website.
Who is eligible for NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form?
Age limit as entered from the official notification: Maximum Age : 30 Years for JRF Only; Maximum Age : No Limit for NET. The post-wise educational qualifications are in the vacancy table above and the category relaxations in the official notification - check your eligibility there before you pay any fee.
When will the NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form admit card be released?
Admit Card Available: Before Exam, as entered from the official notice. Admit cards are released by the recruiting authority on the official portal before the examination. Track this exam on FormMantra to find the official admit-card link when it is activated.
When will the NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form result be declared?
Results are declared by the recruiting authority on the official portal after the examination. The official links of this exam on FormMantra carry the result link once it is released.
Where can I find the syllabus for NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form?
The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are part of the official notification. Download it from the official link and prepare from that document.
Article history
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