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UGC NET 2026
The National Eligibility Test conducted by NTA for the University Grants Commission — a computer-based test in 87 subjects that decides eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor and Ph.D. admission.
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Direct official actions
Timeline & critical milestones
Every date from the official notice, in order.
- Completed8 Oct 2026Online applications open
- Active now28 Oct 2026Applications and fee payment close (11:50 PM)
- Upcoming29 Oct 2026Late-fee window opens (₹500 extra)
- Upcoming31 Oct 2026Late-fee window closes (11:50 PM)
- Upcoming2 Nov 2026Correction window opens
- Upcoming4 Nov 2026Correction window closes (11:50 PM)
- Upcoming14 Dec 2026Examination begins
- Upcoming19 Dec 2026Examination ends (buffer days 20–21 December)
| Event | Date | Status | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online applications open | 8 Oct 2026 | Completed | Official source |
| Applications and fee payment close (11:50 PM) | 28 Oct 2026 | Active now | Official source |
| Late-fee window opens (₹500 extra) | 29 Oct 2026 | Upcoming | Official source |
| Late-fee window closes (11:50 PM) | 31 Oct 2026 | Upcoming | Official source |
| Correction window opens | 2 Nov 2026 | Upcoming | Official source |
| Correction window closes (11:50 PM) | 4 Nov 2026 | Upcoming | Official source |
| Examination begins | 14 Dec 2026 | Upcoming | Official source |
| Examination ends (buffer days 20–21 December) | 19 Dec 2026 | Upcoming | Official source |
Updates
- Exam DateUGC NET December 2026 — Applications Open till 28 October, Exam 14–19 December VerifiedApplications and fee payment close (11:50 PM) 28 OctOfficial source
Eligibility
Vacancy distribution
Not published yet
Category-wise vacancies are not published in the notice.
Previous papers
All previous year papersExam pattern
Not published yet
The section-wise pattern is not recorded for this exam yet. Read the official notice for the scheme.
Official source