UGC NET December 2026
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The last date to apply was 6 Aug 2026. The notification below is kept for reference. See jobs open now.
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Salary
As per rules
Qualification
Postgraduate Degree (Master's Degree)
Age limit
Up to 30 years
Opens on
Announced
Application fee
₹1150
Location
All India
Closes on
6 Aug 2026
Admit card
To be announced
About this recruitment
The UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for 'Assistant Professor' positions, 'Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor', and 'admission to PhD' in Indian universities and colleges. The December 2026 cycle is the upcoming winter session.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% marks for General/Unreserved/EWS categories, and 50% marks for Reserved Categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender). Candidates appearing for the final year of their Master's degree are provisionally eligible, provided they complete their degree with the required percentage within two years from the date of the NET result. Candidates with a 4-year bachelor's degree with a minimum of 75% marks (70% for reserved categories) are eligible for JRF and PhD admission only, not Assistant Professor.
Experience
Freshers can apply
