UGC NET December 2026: Apply by 28 October

The National Testing Agency has published the UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin (as on 08.10.2026). If you plan to appear, treat 28 October as the normal last date — not a soft reminder.

Dates at a glance

Item	Window
Online application	8–28 October 2026 (to 11:50 pm)
Late application	29–31 October 2026
Correction window	2–4 November 2026
CBT exam	14–18 and 21 December 2026 (revised by NTA; the 8 Oct bulletin said 14–19 December)
Portal	ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Fee reminder (from bulletin — re-check PDF)

General/UR ₹1150 · Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL ₹600 · SC/ST/Third Gender ₹325. Pay only through the NTA gateway on the official form.

Before you submit

Confirm subject code and eligibility for Assistant Professor / JRF as per the bulletin.
Use a working email and mobile for OTPs.
Save the confirmation page and fee receipt as PDFs.

Related on EkoDemy: Digilib exam-news cards and teaching-entrance blogs.

EkoDemy Exam News — education-focused briefing for students. Dates and rules can change; always confirm on the official website before acting.