National Testing Agency · Teaching · All India
UGC NET 2026
Official source verified Last checked 14 October 2026
Exam overview
UGC NET 2026 is conducted by the National Testing Agency. The application is last date 28 october 2026 and the exam is scheduled for 14 December 2026.
Important dates
- Notification
- Not yet announced in the official notification
- Application starts
- Not yet announced in the official notification
- Last date to apply
- 28 October 2026
- Exam date
- 14 December 2026
- Admit card
- Not yet announced in the official notification
- Result
- Not yet announced in the official notification
Eligibility, vacancies and fee
- Qualification
- Not yet announced in the official notification
- Age limit
- Not yet announced in the official notification
- Vacancies
- Not yet announced in the official notification
- Application fee
- Not yet announced in the official notification
- Exam mode
- Not yet announced in the official notification
- Languages
- Not yet announced in the official notification
Selection process and exam pattern
Online (computer-based test) · Paper 1 + Paper 2 in one session
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Teaching & Research Aptitude | 10 | 20 |
| Paper 1 — Reasoning, Comprehension & DI | 20 | 40 |
| Paper 1 — ICT, People, Development & Environment | 10 | 20 |
| Paper 1 — Higher Education System | 10 | 20 |
From our UGC NET guide; the official notification is final. Full pattern & syllabus
Latest official updates
15 October 2026
New exam found: UGC NET 2026
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