National Testing Agency (NTA) ne University Grants Commission (UGC) ke bihalf par UGC NET December 2026 cycle ka official notification release kar diya hai. Jo candidates Indian universities aur colleges me Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility, ya Ph.D. admission lena chahte hain, wo is examination ke liye online apply kar sakte hain.
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Follow WhatsApp ChannelIs article me NTA UGC NET December 2026 registration schedule, category-wise eligibility criteria, application fee, age limit, paper pattern, aur apply karne ka poora process detail me explain kiya gaya hai.
Recruitment Overview
Niche table me exam aur registration se judi important information di gayi hai:
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) & University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Recruitment name | UGC National Eligibility Test (NET / JRF) December 2026 |
| Post name | Award of JRF, Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Admission |
| Total vacancies | Not mentioned in the official notification. (National Eligibility Test) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Job location | All India |
| Salary/pay scale | As per UGC / Central Government norms for JRF and Assistant Professor posts |
| Notification date | 08/10/2026 |
| Application start date | 08/10/2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28/10/2026 |
| Official website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
Important Dates
NTA dwara announce kiya gaya timeline niche diya gaya hai. Candidates in dates ke mutabik apna form submit karein:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release Date | 08/10/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 08/10/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 28/10/2026 |
| Last Date with Late Fee | 31/10/2026 |
| Online Correction Window | 02/11/2026 to 04/11/2026 |
| CBT Examination Dates | 14/12/2026 to 19/12/2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | Before Exam |
Vacancy Details
UGC NET ek national-level eligibility test hai, isliye isme fixed vacancy count nahi hota hai. Qualified candidates eligibility criteria clear karne ke baad alag-alag universities aur colleges me nikalne wali Assistant Professor bhartiyo ke liye apply kar sakte hain, ya JRF slots ke mutabik fellowship prapt kar sakte hain.
Application Categories
Candidates apply karte samay niche diye gaye 3 categories me se eligible option chun sakte hain:
- Award of JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor
- Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
- Admission to Ph.D. only
Eligibility Criteria
UGC NET December 2026 ke liye academic qualification aur reservation rules NTA dwara tay kiye gaye hain.
Educational Qualification
- Master's Degree Holders: Candidates ne Humanities, Social Sciences, Computer Applications, Electronic Science, Environmental Sciences aadi subjects me Master's Degree (ya equivalent) complete kiya ho ya final year me appearing hon. Unke paas kam se kam 55% aggregate marks hone chahiye (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD / Third Gender ke liye 50% marks compulsory hain).
- 4-Year Bachelor's Degree Holders: Jo candidates 4-year / 8-semester Bachelor's Degree programme kar rahe hain ya pass kar chuke hain, unke paas minimum 75% aggregate marks (5% relaxation reserved categories ke liye) hone par wo JRF aur Ph.D. admission ke liye eligible hain.
Age Limit and Age Relaxation
Age limit post aur category ke hisab se alag-alag rakhi gayi hai:
- For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum age 30 years honi chahiye.
- Age Relaxation (JRF): Reserved categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender) aur women candidates ke liye rules ke mutabik up to 5 years tak ki relaxation di jati hai.
- For Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Admission: No Upper Age Limit. Kisi bhi umra ke eligible candidates apply kar sakte hain.
Application Fee
Application fee category-wise alag hai aur ise Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, ya UPI ke through online pay kiya ja sakta hai:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,150/- |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | Rs. 325/- |
| Late Fee (if applying between 29/10/2026 to 31/10/2026) | Rs. 500/- additional |
Salary and Benefits
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): JRF qualify karne wale candidates ko Ph.D. research ke dauran UGC norms ke anusaar monthly fellowship aur contingency grant milti hai.
- Assistant Professor: UGC NET qualify karne ke baad candidates UGC 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix (Academic Level 10) ke tahat colleges aur universities me assistant professor post ke liye eligible ho jate hain.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
Selection Computer Based Test (CBT) ke basis par hota hai. NTA koi interview conduct nahi karta; NET qualification certificate merit ke aadhar par jari hota hai.
Examination Pattern
- Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) bina kisi break ke.
- Negative Marking: UGC NET exam me koi negative marking nahi hoti hai.
| Paper | Subject / Section | Questions & Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper – I | Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension, General Awareness | 50 Questions (100 Marks) | 3 Hours (Combined) |
| Paper – II | Domain Subject (Chosen from 85 subjects based on PG specialization) | 100 Questions (200 Marks) | Included in above |
| Total | Combined Exam | 150 Questions (300 Marks) | 180 Minutes |
Qualifying Criteria
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/General-EWS candidates ko dono papers mila kar kam se kam 40% aggregate marks lane honge. Reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD, Third Gender) ke liye 35% aggregate marks anivarya hain.
- Top 6% Rule: Dono papers me appear hone wale candidates me se top 6% candidates ko Assistant Professor eligibility ke liye qualified ghoshit kiya jata hai.
- JRF Merit List: Assistant Professor qualify karne wale candidates me se JRF slots ke aadhar par separate JRF merit list banayi jati hai.
How to Apply for NTA UGC NET December 2026
Candidate niche diye gaye steps ko follow karke online application process complete kar sakte hain:
- Official portal `ugcnet.nta.ac.in` par jayein.
- Home page par "New Candidate Registration" for UGC NET December 2026 cycle link par click karein.
- Basic personal details bhar kar Application Number aur Password generate karein.
- Apne login credentials se log in karein aur application form me academic qualification, applied category (JRF/Assistant Professor/Ph.D.), subject code aur exam city preferences fill karein.
- Required documents jaise passport size photograph aur signature prescribed format me upload karein.
- Online payment gateway (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI) ke zariye application fee pay karein.
- Form submit karne se pehle sabhi details dhyan se check karein aur Confirmation Page download karke print nikaal kar safe rakhein.
Documents Required
Online application form bharte samay candidates ke paas ye documents hone zaroori hain:
- Valid Mobile Number aur Email ID
- Government Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, aadi)
- Scanned Passport Size Photograph (10 KB se 200 KB, clear background)
- Scanned Signature (black ink, 4 KB se 30 KB)
- Master's Degree ya 4-Year Bachelor's Degree ke Marksheets/Certificates
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD), yadi laagu ho
Important Links
| Link description | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. UGC NET December 2026 form apply karne ki last date kya hai?
Online form submit karne ki last date 28 October 2026 hai. Candidates late fee ke saath 31 October 2026 tak bhi form submit kar sakte hain.
Q2. UGC NET December 2026 CBT exam kab conduct hoga?
Computer Based Test (CBT) examination 14 December 2026 se 19 December 2026 ke beech aayojit kiya jayega.
Q3. Assistant Professor aur JRF ke liye age limit kya rakhi gayi hai?
JRF ke liye maximum age limit 30 saal hai (reserved categories aur women ko up to 5 years relaxation milti hai). Assistant Professor aur Ph.D. admission ke liye koi upper age limit nahi hai.
Q4. Kya UGC NET exam me negative marking hoti hai?
Nahi, UGC NET examination me wrong answers ke liye koi negative marking nahi hoti hai.
Q5. Kya 4-year Bachelor's degree wale candidates apply kar sakte hain?
Ji haan, 4-year ya 8-semester Bachelor's degree ke final year me padh rahe ya pass candidates jinke paas minimum 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) hain, wo JRF aur Ph.D. admission ke liye apply kar sakte hain.
Q6. UGC NET December 2026 me kitne subjects include hain?
Is cycle me kul 85 subjects ke liye examination conduct karwaya ja raha hai.
Final Advisory
Candidates ko advise di jaati hai ki application form bharne se pehle official information bulletin aur notification dhyan se padhein. Apne category certificate, eligibility marks, aur details verify karne ke baad hi final submission karein.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the available official notification or source material. Applicants should verify all details from the official website before applying. The official notification is the final authority.
