UGC NET Dec 2026 Application Form; Check fee, Registration & Exam Date

Sep 19, 2026

UGC NET December Application Process 2026 will be conducted by the NTA through the official website. Candidates aspiring for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts must complete the online registration and pay the prescribed application fee. The application form must be submitted before the last date to be eligible for UGC NET Dec 2026 exam, which is proposed to be conducted from Dec 14 to 19, 2026, with Dec 20 and 21 kept as buffer dates. The application form correction facility will be available as per the schedule announced by NTA.

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UGC NET Application Dates 2026
Steps To Apply For UGC NET Dec 2026
Documents Required to Apply for UGC NET
UGC NET Dec Application Fee 2026

UGC NET Dec Application Dates 2026

UGC NET Dec Application Process 2026 Dates are as follows:

Details	Dates
UGC NET Dec 2026 Application start date	To Be Announced
Application close date	To Be Announced
Last date of fee payment	To Be Announced
Correction in the application form	To Be Announced
UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Date	Dec 14 to 19, 2026
UGC NET Dec 2026 Exam Buffer Dates	Dec 20 and 21

Steps To Apply For UGC NET Dec 2026?

To apply for UGC NET Dec 2026 exam, you need to apply online. Follow the given steps for a successful registration:

Visit UGC NET official website: UGCnet.nta.nic.in
Register using your own email ID and mobile no.
Fill in the Application Form online and note down the system-generated Application Number.
Upload scanned images of a recent passport-size photo, signature, and other required documents.
Pay the exam fee using a debit card/credit card/net banking/UPPI and take a print of the confirmation page generated after successful payment for future reference.

Documents Required For UGC NET Dec Application 2026

UGC NET Dec 2026 application requires the following details:

A recent photograph (in jpg file, size 10Kb–200Kb) against a white background
Signature (in jpg file size: 4kb - 30kb)
Duly verified Result Awaited Attestation Form (in PDF format file size: 50KB to 500KB), or Degree if you have received it already
Category Certificate, if applicable (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS etc.) (in PDF format file size: 50KB to 300KB)
PwD Certificate, if applicable (in PDF format file size: 50KB to 300KB).

UGC NET Dec Application Fee 2026

UGC NET Dec 2026 Candidates can opt for payment via net banking/debit/credit card. The application fees for UGC NET Decare are as follows:

Details	Fees (In Rupees)
General	1150
General-EWS/OBC(NCL)	600
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender	325

UGC NET Dec 2026 Document Upload Specifications for Application

UGC NET Dec 2026 specifications for uploading documents for are as follows:

Documents	Specifications	Details
Photograph	10Kb – 200Kb	JPG Color or black & white 80% face without a mask visible white background
Signature	4Kb- 30Kb	JPG
Duly verified result awaited attestation form	50Kb – 500Kb	PDF
Category Certificate	50Kb – 300Kb	PDF
PwD Certificate	50Kb – 300Kb	PDF

UGC NET Dec Application Correction Window 2026

UGC NET December Application Correction Window 2026 will be opened as per the schedule announced by NTA. During this period, candidates will be able to correct eligible details in their application form. Once the correction window is closed, the information provided in the application, such as name, contact details, category, PwD status, educational qualifications, date of birth, and exam city preferences, will be considered final. Any requests for changes after the correction window closes will not be accepted.

Follow these steps to correct your UGC NET Dec application:

Log in to the official website.
Click on UGC NET Dec correction link.
Log in using your registration details.
Read the instructions and click the ‘I Agree’ checkbox.
Make the necessary changes in the application form.
Click on the Submit button.
Verify the corrected details.
Review the information and click the declaration checkbox.
Click the Final Submit button.
Download or take a printout of the confirmation page.

For any queries or clarifications regarding UGC NET Dec 2026 exam, candidates can contact NTA Help Desk at 011 40759000 or email their concerns to UGCnet@nta.ac.in.

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UGC NET Dec 2026 Application Form FAQs

Ques: Can I apply for multiple subjects while filling the online application of JOINT UGC NET 2026?

Ans. A candidate can fill out the application form in only one subject. You can choose from the subjects given in the Information Bulletin. However, filling in multiple forms will lead to the cancellation of the application form.

Ques: If a candidate for any reason has not appeared in the exam, is there any provision for a refund of the fee?

Ans. No, the fees will not be refunded in any case.

Ques: Can I submit more than one application form for the exam?

Ans. No, you can only submit one application at a time.

Ques: What documents or certificates do I need to upload along with the application form?

Ans. You need to upload the scanned images of the following while applying:

Photograph Signature Category certificate, if applicable
PwD certificate if applicable
Result awaited attestation, if applicable.

Ques: Is it possible for a candidate to apply for both the JRF and the Assistant Professorship?

Ans. Yes, individuals who meet the eligibility requirements can apply for either a JRF or an assistant professorship, or both. Before applying for the exam, candidates should review UGC NET Dec qualifying criteria.

Ques: Can UGC NET Dec be given in the final year?

Ans. Yes, you can take UGC NET Dec in your final year. However, they need to submit a declaration to submit the marksheet by the mentioned time or else his application shall be rejected.