The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened applications for UGC NET December 2026 (Assistant Professor / JRF). Applications started on 8 October 2026. The last date to apply and pay the fee is 28 October 2026 (with late fee till 31 October 2026), and the correction window is 2 to 4 November 2026. The computer based test is scheduled from 14 to 19 December 2026. Some later reports mention a revised schedule (14 to 18 December and 21 December), so follow ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the final subject-wise schedule, city slip and admit card. Dates are as per the official notification and can change, so always confirm on the official website.