NTA UGC NET December 2026 – JRF & Assistant Professor Exam, Online Apply

NTA UGC NET December 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for the UGC NET December 2026 exam.

The UGC-NET examination determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for:

• The award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor.
• Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. programs.
• Admission to Ph.D. programs only in Indian universities and colleges.

The exam will be conducted across 87 subjects in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from 14th to 18th December and on 21st December 2026. Eligible candidates may review the official notification and submit their applications online before the deadline.

NTA UGC NET December 2026: Exam Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially scheduled the UGC NET December 2026 examination at a national level. This computer-based test (CBT) determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor appointments, and Ph.D. admissions across Indian universities and colleges.

Key Examination Highlights

Examination Centers in Assam

Candidates appearing from Assam can choose from the following designated test cities during registration:

• Guwahati
• Dibrugarh
• Jorhat
• Silchar
• Tezpur

NTA Helpdesk & Support

For queries regarding application forms, exam centers, or technical support, candidates can reach out via:

• Contact Numbers: 011-40759000 | 011-69227700
• Official Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in

Eligibility Criteria of NTA UGC NET Exam

1. Age Limit

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years as of the first day of the month in which the exam concludes (i.e., 01.12.2026). A relaxation of up to 5 years is provided to women applicants and candidates belonging to the OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and Third gender categories.
• Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit.
• Admission to Ph.D.: There is no upper age limit.

2. Educational Qualification

• Master’s Degree Holders:
  • General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in a Master’s degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university.
  • OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and Third gender candidates are eligible with a minimum of 50% marks (without rounding off).
• Result Awaited / Pursuing Candidates: Students currently pursuing their Master’s degree, those who have appeared for their final year/qualifying exam with results awaited, or those whose exams are delayed may also apply.
• Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Holders:
  • Candidates who have passed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor’s degree program require a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
  • Note: Candidates qualifying via a 4-year undergraduate degree are eligible for JRF and Ph.D. admission, but not for appointment as Assistant Professor.
  • Students in their final semester/year of a 4-year bachelor’s degree can apply provisionally, provided they fulfill UGC Ph.D. regulations within the stipulated timeframe (within 2 years for JRF / within 1 year for Ph.D. admission) after the result declaration.
  • Applicants with a 4-year bachelor’s degree are allowed to appear in any subject they wish to pursue for a Ph.D., regardless of the discipline of their bachelor’s degree.

For further details, please check the official notification.

Application Fee of NTA UGC NET Exam 2026

Apply fees as category-wise given below