NTA UGC NET December 2026 Recruitment - Apply Online for JRF, Assistant Professor & PhD Admission

The National Testing Agency has released the UGC NET December 2026 notification on 8 October 2026. This exam decides Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor eligibility, and PhD admission across Indian universities. You need a master's degree in your chosen subject with at least 55% marks. A four year bachelor's degree also works. Reserved category candidates get a 5% marks relaxation. The JRF post has a maximum age of 30 years. There is no age limit for Assistant Professor or PhD admission. Applications run from 8 October to 28 October 2026. General candidates pay Rs 1150. EWS and OBC candidates pay Rs 600. SC, ST, and PH candidates pay Rs 325. A late fee of Rs 500 applies after the deadline. The CBT exam runs from 14 to 19 December 2026. Paper 1 has 50 questions for 100 marks. Paper 2 has 100 questions for 200 marks. There is no negative marking. Apply online at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.