UGC-NET December 2026: Revised Exam Dates, Admit Card and Application Schedule
Published 17 Oct 20263 min read7 Views
NTA has revised the UGC-NET December 2026 examination dates to 14–18 December and 21 December 2026. Its 16 October corrigendum replaces the earlier timetable; the subject-wise schedule will be issued separately.
Dates to save
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Regular application and fee payment | 28 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Late application and payment | 29–31 October 2026; closes 11:50 PM |
| Application corrections | 2–4 November 2026; closes 11:50 PM |
| City-intimation slip scheduled | 23 November 2026 |
| Admit-card download scheduled | 7 December 2026 |
| Examination | 14–18 December and 21 December 2026 |
These are announced dates, not confirmation that city slips or admit cards are already available. Read the updated bulletin and corrigendum, particularly the sections relevant to your application and examination arrangements.
Application fees
| Category | Examination fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS/OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC/ST/Third Gender/PwD/PwBD | ₹325 |
The late window adds ₹500 to the applicable examination fee. Applicable processing charges and GST are additional.
What else should candidates review?
The corrigendum clarifies that answered questions marked for review will be evaluated; unanswered questions will not. It also states that the centre will provide a pen. Candidates needing disability-related assistance should read the applicable revised documentation provisions carefully.
Apply through the official UGC-NET website, check the entered details and save the confirmation page and payment record. Do not treat the correction window as an extension of the regular application deadline. Applicants considering the separate science examination can also read our CSIR-UGC NET application update.