UGC NET December 2026

📋 Overview

National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the official notification for UGC NET December 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply before 6 August 2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility, salary, age limit, and how to apply.

📊 Key Details

✅ Eligibility

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% marks for General/Unreserved/EWS categories, and 50% marks for Reserved Categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender). Candidates appearing for the final year of their Master's degree are provisionally eligible, provided they complete their degree with the required percentage within two years from the date of the NET result. Candidates with a 4-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) are eligible for JRF and PhD admission only, not Assistant Professor.

📅 Important Dates

📝 How to Apply

Visit the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of University Grants Commission (UGC) to apply online for UGC NET December 2026.
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ℹ️ About This Job

The UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for 'Assistant Professor' positions, 'Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor', and 'admission to PhD' in Indian universities and colleges. The December 2026 cycle is the upcoming winter session.