UGC NET Application Form 2026 Starts at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, Apply Online for Dec Session

The online application process for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET December 2026 Examination) has been activated by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates interested in applying for the UGC NET 2026 Exam can now start submitting their online application forms on the official website www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in/www.nta.ac.in. Read further to know the complete details about applying online, including the steps, fees, and important instructions.

UGC NET Application Form 2026 Starts

Candidates interested in appearing for the UGC NET Exam scheduled from 14 to 19 December 2026 must fill out their UGC NET Application Form 2026 through the official website www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in. In this article, we have provided an online application link, application fee details, and a step-by-step guide for completing the UGC NET Apply Online process to ensure that it is clear and hassle-free for everyone interested in applying for the UGC NET exam 2026.

UGC NET Apply Online 2026- Important Dates

The online registration dates for UGC NET 2026 for the December session have been announced with the release of the notification. Interested candidates are advised to complete the UGC NET Apply Online 2026 process well in time before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues with the application. 

UGC NET Application Form 2026 Link

Candidates who have been preparing for Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship, or both, for Indian Universities and Colleges can now apply online for the UGC NET Exam 2026 through the official website www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The start date to apply online for the UGC NET Application Form 2026 is 8 October 2026, and the link will remain active till 28 October 2026. The direct link to apply has been provided below for your convenience, eliminating the need to visit the official website of NTA.

UGC NET Application Form 2026 Link (Active) - Click to Apply

UGC NET Application Fee 2026

The application fee for the UGC NET exam 2026 varies for all categories. The application fee is non-refundable. It can be paid through a credit/ debit card or e-Challan. All the aspirants paying through e-Challan will have to make the cash payment in the bank. The category-wise fee details are mentioned below:

UGC NET Eligibility 2026- Click to Check Details

How to Fill UGC NET Application Form 2026

Follow the steps below to submit the UGC NET Application Form 2026 for the UGC-NET December Cycle.

1. Visit the official website for UGC NET Online Registration or click on the Apply online link mentioned above.

2. Scroll down and click on "Application Form UGC-NET December 2026 cycle"; the UGC NET Application Form will appear on the screen. Enter the required details in the form and click on Submit.

3. Next step is to fill all the personal and educational details in the UGC NET application form.

4. While filling out the UGC NET Online application form, candidates should remember that the entries should be appropriate otherwise, the form will not be accepted.

5. If the details are filled accurately, then candidates can proceed to upload scanned photographs.

6. A message containing the Application Number will be shown on the screen. Candidates are required to note it down.

7. The fee payment under UGC NET Apply Online has to be done online through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or e-challan.

8. Once the payment is done, take the printout of UGC NET Online Application Form (one copy), Attendance Slip (one copy) and Admit Card(one copy) on separate A-4 size papers.

9. Candidates are supposed to submit the application form through UGC NET Apply Online only. They need not send the hard copies of their online application forms to the exam convener institute.

Candidates can also try to rectify the mistakes at the time of the UGC NET Application Form Correction Procedure.

Dimensions for UGC NET Application Form

The size of the photograph should be between 10 KB to 100 KB, and the signature size must be between 4 KB to 30 KB.

The dimensions must be 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height) for the photograph and 3.5 cm (width) x 1.5 cm (height) for the signature.

UGC NET Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern for Paper 1 & Paper 2

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