UGC NET December 2026
Key facts from the official NTA information bulletin for UGC NET December 2026, with calculators for marks and the JRF age limit.
Calculators
Every tool follows the official rule and links its source.
UGC NET Marks CalculatorPaper I + II score and the 40%/35% minimum
UGC NET JRF Age LimitJRF eligibility by date of birth, with relaxation
Assistant Professor SalaryUGC academic pay matrix with DA, HRA and TA
Key facts (December 2026 bulletin)
Information bulletin published by NTA on 8 October 2026 and updated on 16 October 2026. Online applications are open from 8 to 28 October 2026 (with a late fee until 31 October).
| Exam dates | 14 to 18 December 2026 and 21 December 2026 (computer based). NTA calls these dates proposed. |
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| Exam city and admit card | Exam city intimation: 23 November 2026. Admit cards: 7 December 2026. |
| Pattern | Paper I: 50 questions, 100 marks. Paper II: 100 questions, 200 marks. 3 hours, no break. |
| Marking | +2 for a right answer; no negative marking |
| Minimum to be considered | 40% aggregate (General/EWS), 35% (reserved categories), then a 6% cap by category and subject |
| JRF age | Not more than 30 years on 1 December 2026, up to 5 years' relaxation |
| Assistant Professor / PhD | No upper age limit |
Three things to work out before you apply
What your answer sheet is worth. UGC NET (Paper I + Paper II) has 150 questions for 300 marks, with nothing taken off for a wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks are set by category, and the cut-off for the next stage is decided only after the exam. The marks calculator works the score out section by section from the official answer key.