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UGC NET PAPER 1

UGC NET Paper 1 develops essential teaching, research, reasoning, communication, and analytical skills required for academic and professional success. It forms the foundation for qualifying as an Assistant Professor, JRF candidate, and pursuing higher education opportunities.

Next Exam

announced
Date: 14 December 2026
Message: The UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted from December 14 to December 19, 2026.

Registration

ongoing
Open Date: 8 October 2026
Close Date: 28 October 2026
Message: The online application portal for UGC NET December 2026 is open from October 08 to October 28, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).

Result & Answer Key

Message: The results for UGC NET December 2026 will be announced after the examination is conducted in December 2026.

Latest Updates & News

UGC NET December 2026 Application Process Begins

The National Testing Agency has officially released the registration form and information bulletin for UGC NET December 2026. The submission portal is active until October 28, 2026.

Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Registrations Start

NTA has commenced online registration for Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, with biotechnology now merged into the CSIR NET life sciences exam.

E-Certificates Issued for UGC NET June 2026 Qualified Candidates

The National Testing Agency has officially issued e-certificates and JRF award letters for candidates who qualified the June 2026 session of the exam.

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Eligibility

Post Graduation

  • General Category - 55%
  • Others - 50%
  • Final Year Students can apply

Age Limit for JRF

  • General Category - 30 Years
  • Others - 35 Years

Age Limit for Assistant Professor

  • No limit

Paper Pattern

Paper 1

50 Questions
100 MM
3hrs Duration
MCQ Type

Paper 2

10 Questions
100 MM
3hrs Duration
MCQ Type
No Negative Marking

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UGC NET PAPER 1

Timeline
8 October 2026
ONGOING
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Online Registration Process Starts

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8 October 2026
28 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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Online Registration Closes

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28 October 2026
28 October 2026
ANNOUNCED
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Last Date for Fee Transaction

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28 October 2026
2 November 2026
ANNOUNCED
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Correction Window Opens

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2 November 2026
4 November 2026
ANNOUNCED
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Correction Window Closes

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4 November 2026
14 December 2026
ANNOUNCED
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Commencement of Examinations

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14 December 2026
Fees
Ongoing
Category
Fee (INR)
General / Unreserved
₹1,150
General-EWS / OBC-NCL
₹600
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender
₹325
Payment Mode
Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Cut Offs
Year: 2026
Category
Cut Off
Economics - UR (JRF)
224
Economics - UR (Assistant Professor)
196
Economics - UR (PhD Only)
170
History - UR (JRF)
190
History - UR (Assistant Professor)
168
History - UR (PhD Only)
148