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UGC NET December 2026 Exam Dates Released – Official Schedule Announced
✍️ Adda247
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 01:46 PM
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Adda247 reports that the University Grants Commission’s National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) for the December 2026 cycle has its official dates published. Candidates can now plan their preparation accordingly.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially released the examination calendar for the December 2026 cycle of the National Eligibility Test (NET). The schedule, posted on the UGC portal and highlighted by education portal Adda247, outlines the dates for the online test, result declaration and subsequent counseling phases.
Prospective candidates for assistant professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions can now align their study plans with the confirmed timeline. The exam will be conducted in a computer‑based format across designated test centers nationwide, adhering to the standard UGC NET guidelines.
Applicants are advised to regularly check the official UGC website for any updates or revisions to the timetable. Registration portals will open shortly before the exam date, and detailed instructions on eligibility, application fees and document submission will be provided there.
The release of the December 2026 schedule comes after a brief postponement of the previous cycle, and the UGC has emphasized that the new dates are final barring extraordinary circumstances. Stakeholders, including universities and research institutions, are expected to coordinate with the UGC for the upcoming counseling and allocation of JRF seats.
As the deadline for applications approaches, candidates are encouraged to begin their preparation early, utilize available study materials, and stay informed through official communications to avoid missing any critical deadlines.
Prospective candidates for assistant professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions can now align their study plans with the confirmed timeline. The exam will be conducted in a computer‑based format across designated test centers nationwide, adhering to the standard UGC NET guidelines.
Applicants are advised to regularly check the official UGC website for any updates or revisions to the timetable. Registration portals will open shortly before the exam date, and detailed instructions on eligibility, application fees and document submission will be provided there.
The release of the December 2026 schedule comes after a brief postponement of the previous cycle, and the UGC has emphasized that the new dates are final barring extraordinary circumstances. Stakeholders, including universities and research institutions, are expected to coordinate with the UGC for the upcoming counseling and allocation of JRF seats.
As the deadline for applications approaches, candidates are encouraged to begin their preparation early, utilize available study materials, and stay informed through official communications to avoid missing any critical deadlines.