UGC NET December 2026 Deadline Today: Check Next Dates

The National Testing Agency will end the UGC NET December 2026 registration process on October 31, 2026. Candidates who still want to appear for the test should complete the application before the closing date.

After entering the registration and application details, applicants must pay the examination fee, submit the form and download the confirmation page. A printed copy can also be kept for future use.

General, Unreserved and General-EWS candidates need at least 55% marks in a Master’s degree or an equivalent examination. The qualification must be from a university or institution recognised by the University Grants Commission, and the marks are counted without rounding off.

Candidates currently pursuing a Master’s degree may apply. The same applies to final-year Master’s candidates waiting for their results and candidates whose qualifying examinations have been delayed.

The application correction facility is scheduled to open on November 2 and close on November 4, 2026. Exam city information will be available on November 23, 2026, while the admit card is scheduled to be available on December 7, 2026.

The examination will be conducted from December 14 to December 18, 2026. Candidates should check their application details and keep track of the official announcements for each stage.

The question paper has two objective multiple-choice sections. Part I contains 50 questions carrying 100 marks, and Part II contains 100 questions carrying 200 marks. The total test duration is 3 hours.

The paper is offered in English and Hindi, except for language papers. Candidates must use the language selected in their application. The fee is ₹1150 for General and Unreserved candidates, ₹600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, and ₹325 for SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender candidates.