UGC-NET December 2026: Revised Guidelines & Exam Dates
NTA has revised the UGC-NET December 2026 exam guidelines and announced important dates. Check the exam schedule, application deadline, correction window, city intimation slip, admit card date, and key rules for candidates on ForensicSpot.
UGC-NET December 2026: NTA Revises Exam Guidelines, Announces Important Dates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an updated Information Bulletin for the UGC-NET December 2026 examination, introducing revisions and clarifications to several examination guidelines. The updated bulletin, dated October 16, 2026, covers examination city preferences, evaluation of questions marked for review, entry rules, footwear guidelines and other important instructions for candidates.
Candidates preparing for the December session should carefully review the latest guidelines before completing their application process and appearing for the examination.
UGC-NET December 2026: Important Dates
According to the revised examination bulletin, the UGC-NET December 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on the following dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | October 8, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 28, 2026 |
| Application with late fee | October 29–31, 2026 |
| Application correction window | November 2–4, 2026 |
| Examination city intimation slip | November 23, 2026 |
| Admit card availability | December 7, 2026 |
| UGC-NET December 2026 examination | December 14–18 and December 21, 2026 |
Candidates should check the official NTA website for any subsequent notices or schedule changes.
Key Changes in the Revised UGC-NET Guidelines
1. Evaluation of Questions Marked for Review
Under the revised instructions, a question marked for review will still be evaluated if the candidate has saved an answer. Unanswered or unattempted questions will not be evaluated, even if they are marked for review.
Candidates should carefully check that their selected answers have been saved before submitting the examination.
2. Revised Examination City Preferences
Candidates are generally required to select examination cities based on their permanent or present address. If fewer than four examination cities are available in the relevant state or Union Territory, candidates may choose from the available options. Eligible candidates may also revise their preferences during the application correction window, as permitted by NTA.
3. Examination Centre Entry Rules
The updated bulletin explicitly states that examination centre gates will close 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination. Candidates should plan their travel accordingly and follow the reporting instructions on their admit cards.
4. Updated Footwear Guidelines
The revised guidelines permit normal shoes, slippers and sandals with low heels. Long boots are not permitted. Candidates should review the complete dress-code instructions in the updated bulletin before arriving at their examination centre.
5. Changes to the Own-Scribe Undertaking
The annexure reference for the undertaking applicable to candidates using their own scribe has been changed from Annexure IX to Annexure VII in the updated bulletin. Eligible candidates should consult the revised document for the applicable requirements.
UGC-NET December 2026: What Candidates Should Do
Candidates preparing for the examination should:
- Read the updated Information Bulletin dated October 16, 2026.
- Complete their application within the prescribed deadline.
- Review their examination city preferences and use the correction window if eligible.
- Understand the revised instructions for questions marked for review.
- Follow the entry-time, dress-code and other examination-day guidelines.
- Check the official website regularly for further announcements.
Official Notification
Candidates can access the latest bulletin and related notices through the official UGC-NET website:
Official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
Information Bulletin: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/information-bulletin/
About UGC-NET
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET), conducted by the National Testing Agency, determines eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes, according to the applicable qualification categories.
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Disclaimer: This article is an educational news summary. Candidates should refer to the latest official NTA notification and Information Bulletin for authoritative instructions.