Result Vital
Latest JobsCentral Govt

NTA UGC NET December 2026 : Apply Online Form

At a glance

Last updated

National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for NTA UGC NET December 2026. Online applications are open from 08 Oct 2026 to 28 Oct 2026. Age limit: up to 30 years. Fee: General candidates pay ₹1150 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.).

Organisation:
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Apply from:
08 Oct 2026
Last date:
28 Oct 2026
Exam date:
14-19 December 2026
Age limit:
up to 30 years
Fee:
General candidates pay ₹1150 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.)
Mode:
Online

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the notification for the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2026 examination for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions. The online application process will begin on 08 October 2026 and continue until 28 October 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official information brochure carefully for details regarding eligibility criteria, syllabus, age limit, application fees, subject-wise information, and other important details before submitting their application.

Important Dates

Important dates
EventDate
Application Begin
Last Date for Apply Online
Last Date Pay Exam Fee
Last Date with Late Fee
Correction Date02-04 November 2026
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Exam Date14-19 December 2026
Exam City AvailableBefore Exam
Admit Card AvailableBefore Exam

Application Fee

Application fee by category
CategoryFee
General₹1,150
EWS / OBC₹600
ST / SC / PH₹325
Late Fees₹500

Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.

Age Limit

Age limit
LimitAge
Maximum Age30 Years
Maximum AgeNo Limit for NET.

How to Apply

  1. 1Read the official notification carefully before you start, since it covers eligibility, age limit and vacancy details in more depth than any summary can.
  2. 2Open the "Apply Online" link on this page to go to National Testing Agency (NTA)'s own application portal; applications submitted anywhere else won't be valid.
  3. 3Register with a working email address and mobile number, since the portal typically sends your login details and status updates to both.
  4. 4Fill in the form with your personal, educational and category details exactly as they appear on your certificates. A mismatch here is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at verification.
  5. 5Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the exact format, dimensions and file size the notification specifies.
  6. 6Pay the application fee. General candidates pay ₹1150 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.).
  7. 7Check every section of the completed form on the preview screen before you submit, since most portals don't allow edits afterward.
  8. 8Download or print the confirmation page once submission is complete; you'll likely need it again at the admit card or document verification stage.
  9. 9Applications close on 28 Oct 2026, so don't leave this for the last day. Portals slow down and sometimes fail under heavy traffic right before a deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which organization is conducting this recruitment?

This recruitment is being conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Refer to the official notification linked on this page for the full details.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application window closes on 28 Oct 2026. It's best to submit well before this date, since portals often slow down under heavy traffic close to the deadline.

What is the age limit?

The prescribed age limit is 30 years, as on the date specified in the official notification.

Is there an application fee?

General candidates pay ₹1150 (Pay the Examination Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Fee Mode Only.).

What is the eligibility criteria?

Eligibility criteria (educational qualification, category relaxations, etc.) are laid out in the official notification linked on this page; read it before you apply.

How can I apply?

Use the "Apply Online" link on this page to go directly to National Testing Agency (NTA)'s application portal, and follow the steps in the How to Apply section above.

Important Links

Apply OnlineDownload NotificationSignature Resizer, PDF Compress, Age Calculator and More Tools - Sarkari Result Tools

Quick Facts

Organization
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Posted
08 Oct 2026

Useful tools for this form

All free tools →