UGC NET 2026
UpcomingCurrent status: Upcoming
Source: testbook.com · Verified on 09 Oct 2026
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release — Expected in the first week of October 2026. | — (tentative) |
| Application Start Date — Expected in October 2026. | — (tentative) |
| Application Last Date — Expected in the last week of October 2026. | — (tentative) |
| Expected Exam Dates — 14 to 19 December 2026 (Buffer: 20 to 21 December 2026). | — (tentative) |
| Result Declaration — Expected in January/February 2027. | — (tentative) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1,150 | — |
| OBC | ₹600 | General-EWS / OBC-NCL. |
| SC | ₹325 | — |
| ST | ₹325 | — |
| PwD | ₹325 | — |
Eligibility
education
Master's degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized university.
other
Final-year PG students can apply provisionally, subject to fulfilling eligibility after results.
nationality
Indian Nationals (Foreign candidates may apply under UGC guidelines).
other
Candidates can attempt as many times as they want, no upper age limit for Assistant Professor.
age
0 to 30 years
Maximum age limit for JRF is 30 years with relaxation as per UGC rules.
Age relaxation: 5 years for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates.
Vacancy
| Post | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 0 | — |
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | 0 | — |
Result
| Stage | Declared | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Result | — | — |
Admit Card
| Stage | Released | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Admit Card | — | — |
Answer Key
| Stage | Released | Objection Window | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Answer Key | — | — | — |