NTA UGC NET JRF December 2026 Online Application
The University Grant Commission (UGC) through NTA has issued the notification for the NTA UGC NET JRF December 2026 Examination. Eligible candidates can submit the online application form from 08 October 2026 to 28 October 2026.
The notification includes details for eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam schedule, subject list, selection process and other instructions. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before completing the online form.
Application Start
Thu, 08 Oct 2026
Last Date To Apply
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Overview
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online application starts | 2026-10-08 |
Last date to apply online | 2026-10-28 |
Last date to pay fee | 2026-10-28 |
Last date to pay with late fee | 2026-10-31 |
Correction window | 02-04 November 2026 |
Admit card release | As per schedule |
Exam date | 14-19 December 2026 |
Result declaration | As per schedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General | Rs. 1150/- |
OBC / EWS | Rs. 600/- |
SC / ST / PH | Rs. 325/- |
Late fee | Rs. 500/- |
Payment mode | Online Payment |
Age Limit
| Post/Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
JRF | Maximum 30 Years |
Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor | No Age Limit |
Age relaxation | Read the official notification |
Eligibility
| Form Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
NTA UGC NET JRF December 2026 Examination |
|
NTA UGC NET Subject Details
The subject list below is mentioned as tentative in the source notification page.
| S No. | Subject Name |
|---|---|
1 | Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal Education. |
2 | Anthropology |
3 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies |
4 | Arabic |
5 | Archaeology |
6 | Assamese |
7 | Bengali |
8 | Bodo |
9 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies |
10 | Chinese |
11 | Commerce |
12 | Comparative Literature |
13 | Comparative Study of Religions |
14 | Computer Science and Applications |
15 | Criminology |
16 | Defense and Strategic Studies |
17 | Dogri |
18 | Economics / Rural Economics / Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning / Development Studies / Econometrics / Applied Economics / Development Economics / Business Economics |
19 | Education |
20 | Electronic Science |
21 | English |
22 | Environmental Sciences |
23 | Folk Literature |
24 | Forensic Science |
25 | French (French Version) |
26 | Geography |
27 | German |
28 | Gujarati |
29 | Hindi |
30 | Hindu Studies |
31 | History |
32 | Home Science |
33 | Human Rights and Duties |
34 | Indian Culture |
35 | Indian Knowledge System |
36 | Japanese |
37 | Kannada |
38 | Kashmiri |
39 | Konkani |
40 | Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management |
41 | Law |
42 | Library and Information Science |
43 | Linguistics |
44 | Maithili |
45 | Malayalam |
46 | Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. / Co-operative Management) |
47 | Manipuri |
48 | Marathi |
49 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
50 | Museology & Conservation |
51 | Music |
52 | Nepali |
53 | Oriya |
54 | Pali |
55 | Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre |
56 | Persian |
57 | Philosophy |
58 | Physical Education |
59 | Political Science |
60 | Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defense / Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. |
61 | Population Studies |
62 | Prakrit |
63 | Psychology |
64 | Public Administration |
65 | Punjabi |
66 | Rajasthani |
67 | Russian |
68 | Sanskrit |
69 | Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). |
70 | Santali |
71 | Sindhi |
72 | Social Medicine & Community Health |
73 | Social Work |
74 | Sociology |
75 | Spanish |
76 | Tamil |
77 | Telugu |
78 | Tourism Administration and Management. |
79 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
80 | Urdu |
81 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/ History of Art) |
82 | Women Studies |
83 | Yoga |
84 | Disaster Management |
85 | Ayurveda Biology |
86 | NA |
How to Apply
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website.
- Open the NTA UGC NET 2026 Apply Online link.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Login using the registration ID and password.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Upload scanned documents such as photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page.
- Read the NTA UGC NET Notification 2026 before final submission.
Important note: Candidates should verify all details from the complete official notification before applying.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for NTA UGC NET JRF December 2026?
The last date for online application submission is 28 October 2026.
When does the NTA UGC NET JRF December 2026 application start?
The online application process starts on 08 October 2026.
What is the exam date for NTA UGC NET December 2026?
The examination is scheduled from 14 December 2026 to 19 December 2026.
Who is eligible to apply for NTA UGC NET JRF 2026?
Candidates who have passed or appeared in a Master Degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks can apply. The page also states that 4 year Bachelor Degree candidates are eligible.
What is the application fee for General category candidates?
The application fee for General category candidates is Rs. 1150/-.
Is there any age limit for Assistant Professor or Lectureship?
For Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor, there is no age limit mentioned on the notification page.
What is the maximum age for JRF?
The maximum age for JRF is 30 years. Candidates should check the official notification for age relaxation rules.
Where can candidates apply online?
Candidates can apply through the online application link provided in the Important Links section or visit the official website at https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/.