UGC NET December 2026: 9.75 Lakh Candidates Pay Exam Fees; Check December Exam Dates and Latest Updates
New Delhi: As per the latest release by the National Testing Agency (NTA) 9,75,505 candidates have paid the examination fee for the UGC NET December 2026 session, which is subject to bank reconciliation. The examination will be held on 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 21st December 2026. The latest update shows the response for the December session of UGC NET. It gives eligible candidates the opportunity for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and / or Assistant Professorship, and/or admission to PhD Programmes in various universities and colleges of India.
As per the update on examination, the schedule for various subjects will be released separately. Candidates who have submitted their application should download the confirmation page and keep it for future reference. The confirmation page will serve as proof of submission of the application.
UGC NET December 2026: 9,75,505 Candidates Complete Fee Payment
According to the latest application update, 9,75,505 candidates have paid the examination fee for the UGC NET December 2026 examination as per the information released by NTA. The figures, however, are subject to bank reconciliation. Therefore, candidates should individually cross check their status using the official application website.
Candidates should download and keep a record of the confirmation page, as it serves as a proof that their application has been submitted successfully.
UGC NET December 2026: Exam Dates Announced
The NTA has announced the exam dates for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. As per the information provided by the NTA, the exam will be conducted from 14 to 18 December 2026 and from 21 December 2026.
The subject-wise timetable will also be released later. Candidates should not assume that all the subjects will be conducted on all the examination dates. The final schedule will determine the date on which the candidates have to visit the examination center.
The exam will be conducted in the CBT mode. Applicants are advised to go through the Admission card and the official notification to confirm all the details concerning the exam.
UGC NET December 2026: Important Dates
Candidates preparing for the December session should keep track of the following examination-related dates.
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Event |
Date |
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Online registration commenced |
October 8, 2026 |
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Last date for application submission |
October 31, 2026 |
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Extended fee payment deadline |
November 1, 2026 |
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Application correction window |
November 2–4, 2026 |
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Examination city intimation slip |
November 23, 2026 |
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Admit card availability |
December 7, 2026 |
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UGC NET December examination |
December 14–18 and 21, 2026 |
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Subject-wise examination schedule |
To be announced |
Candidates should refer to the updated NTA Information Bulletin for the applicable instructions and any subsequent changes.
Correction window for UGC NET December 2026: Application
The correction window for the application for UGC NET December 2026 has been opened from 2nd November to 4th November 2026. All the applicants who wish to make modifications in their applications should use this window. The following are the details which candidates must check and modify if needed:
- Personal details
- Category
- Educational details
- Photograph and signature
- City preference for examination
- Other details which NTA has permitted to modify
Candidates should check the corrections made by them against the NTA's prescribed conditions. Candidates should not presume that all the fields will be permissible to modify. Changes must be made within the prescribed period. Once the modifications are made, candidates should retain the confirmation page for further reference.
UGC NET December 2026: Examination Pattern
The UGC NET exam is designed to evaluate the knowledge of candidates in their subjects along with their aptitude for research and teaching. The exam consists of two papers and each paper has to be answered in a single session of three hours. There will be multiple choice type questions only and each paper will be of 200 marks.
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Examination Component |
Paper 1 |
Paper 2 |
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Number of questions |
50 |
100 |
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Maximum marks |
100 |
200 |
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Question format |
Multiple-choice questions |
Multiple-choice questions |
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Main focus |
Teaching and research aptitude |
Subject-specific knowledge |
The total examination will consist of 150 questions and 300 marks. Paper 1 consists of questions on reasoning, reading comprehension, thinking beyond the box, general awareness, teaching and research aptitude. Paper 2 is on the subject chosen by the candidate at the time of registration.
Candidates are expected to prepare according to the prescribed syllabus for both the papers and practise question paper of previous years under time constrained conditions.
What should candidates do next?
As the application process is nearing completion, candidates should be focussed on application verification and exam preparation. Candidates should follow the steps given below:
- Check application status: log in to the official site and see if the application fee has been recorded successfully.
- Download confirmation page: Save/print the application form for future reference.
- Make changes: you can edit your application between Nov 2-4, 2026.
- Check city allotment details: Check the city intimation slip on Nov 23, 2026.
- Admit card: It will be available from Dec 7, 2026.
Follow the official syllabus and do practice questions for both the papers. For further information, refer the official site.
Where to Check UGC NET December 2026 Notifications?
Announcements regarding the latest exams, corrections facilities, and admissions are available on the official website of UGC NET.Candidates are advised not to trust unofficial sources for examination notifications and updates, like social media. Official sources are the NTA portal, and the UGC NET official website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the number of candidates who have paid the UGC NET December 2026 exam fee?
According to the latest update, a total of 9,75,505 candidates have paid their examination fee, pending bank reconciliation.
Q2. When will the UGC NET December 2026 exam be held?
The exam will be held on 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th and 21st of December 2026.
Q3. Does NTA release the UGC NET December 2026 examination schedule?
The schedule for the UGC NET December 2026 exam is yet to be released.
Q4. What is the schedule for the correction of UGC NET December 2026 application?
The correction window for the UGC NET December 2026 application will be from 2nd to 4th of November 2026.
Q5. When will the UGC NET December 2026 examination city intimation slip be released?
The examination city intimation slip is scheduled to be released on 23rd November 2026.
Q6. When will the UGC NET December 2026 admission ticket be released?
The UGC NET December 2026 admission ticket will be released on 7th December 2026.
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