The UGC NET December 2026 Exam Schedule (Subject Wise) has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). While the broad exam dates were already announced earlier, the latest update provides subject-wise scheduling details, helping candidates plan their preparation and exam-day strategy effectively.
As per the official schedule, the UGC NET December 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode from December 31, 2026, to January 7, 2026. The examination will be held for 85 subjects, covering a wide range of disciplines.
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Dates (Subject Wise Window)
Exam Start Date: 31 December 2026
Exam End Date: 07 January 2026
Mode of Examination: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Subjects: 85
The subject-wise exam dates have been mapped within this window by NTA and are available on the official website. Candidates must carefully check their subject name and corresponding exam date to avoid confusion.
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Shifts & Timings
The UGC NET December 2026 exam will be conducted in two shifts each day:
Shift
Exam Timing
Shift – 1
9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Shift – 2
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Candidates should report to the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
UGC NET December 2026 Subjects & Purpose of Exam
The UGC NET exam is conducted twice every year and is applicable for the following purposes:
Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in universities and colleges
Admission to PhD / PHE programmes as per UGC norms
The December 2026 session covers 85 subjects, including humanities, social sciences, languages, commerce, management, and science streams.
UGC NET December 2026 City Intimation Slip & Admit Card
The National Testing Agency has issued the following important instructions:
City Intimation Slip
Will be released 10 days before the exam date
Provides information about the exam city only
Downloadable from the official NTA UGC NET website
Admit Card
Will be released 4 days before the exam
Contains exam centre address, shift, subject, and reporting time
Mandatory to carry to the exam centre
Important Instructions for Candidates
Download city intimation slip and admit card only from the official website
Carry a printed admit card and valid photo ID
Follow all CBT exam guidelines strictly
Check subject-wise exam date carefully to avoid missing the exam
The release of the UGC NET December 2026 Exam Schedule Subject Wise gives clarity to lakhs of aspirants preparing for JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions. Candidates should regularly check the official website for subject-wise updates, download their city slip and admit card on time, and prepare according to their allotted exam date and shift.
