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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application portal for UGC NET December 2026. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects, including English, from 14 to 19 December 2026. Candidates can apply online through the official UGC NET portal until 28 October 2026, 11:50 PM.

For students preparing for UGC NET English, Sahitya Classes has launched its live crash courses for Paper 1 and English Paper 2. Students can now visit the Sahitya Classes App, choose the relevant course, enrol, and begin focused preparation for the December attempt.

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Important Dates

Candidates should save the complete schedule and complete their application well before the deadline.

NTA has confirmed that the December cycle will be held over six days, with 20 and 21 December listed as buffer dates in the broader examination calendar. Students should continue checking the official portal for the subject-wise date sheet, city-intimation slip, and admit card.

Why UGC NET Matters

UGC NET December 2026 determines eligibility in three categories:

• Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor
• Assistant Professor and PhD admission
• PhD admission only

The exact category awarded to a candidate depends on their result, score, category, cut-off, and the provisions of the UGC NET Information Bulletin. Students must read the Information Bulletin before applying.

Application Fee

The examination fee varies by category:

Candidates should make the payment through the permitted online methods and save the payment confirmation. The application is complete only after all details are filled, documents are uploaded where required, the fee is paid, and the final form is submitted.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only through the official UGC NET website. Applications submitted through any other method will not be accepted.

Follow these steps:

1. Visit nta.nic.in.
2. Click on “UGC-NET Dec 2026 Application Form.”
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Complete the application form carefully.
5. Select the correct subject, category, examination-city preferences, and other details.
6. Upload the required photograph, signature, and documents in the prescribed format.
7. Pay the examination fee online.
8. Review the application carefully.
9. Submit the final form.
10. Download and save the confirmation page.

Candidates should submit only one application form. Multiple applications can lead to cancellation or other action under the applicable rules.

Important Application Instructions

Students should keep these points in mind while applying:

• Use only the official websites: nta.nic.inand nta.ac.in.
• Read the UGC NET December 2026 Information Bulletin before filling out the form.
• Use your own active email address and mobile number, or those of your parents/guardians, and keep them active until the process is complete.
• Enter personal, academic, category, and contact details accurately.
• Aadhaar verification is advised wherever possible to support the registration and examination process.
• Registration is enabled through the Meri Pehchaansingle sign-on service of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
• Changes after final submission are not normally allowed except through the official correction facility.
• The dates in the notice are tentative and may change if required.

Students should use the correction window from 2 to 4 November 2026 only for corrections permitted by NTA. Do not depend on the correction facility to fix avoidable errors; complete the form accurately the first time.

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Live Crash Course at Sahitya Classes

With the examination scheduled from 14 to 19 December, students have limited time to prepare effectively. To support focused revision and complete preparation, Sahitya Classes has launched live UGC NET English Crash Courses.

Students can now access the courses through the Sahitya Classes App and enrol in:

• UGC NET Paper 1 Live Crash Course
• UGC NET English Paper 2 Live Crash Course

The crash courses are designed for students who need structured, exam-focused preparation for the December attempt. The programme supports revision, concept clarity, practice, and test-oriented learning in the remaining time.

Paper 1 Preparation

The Paper 1 live crash course covers major units such as:

• Teaching Aptitude.
• Research Aptitude.
• Reading Comprehension.
• Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude.
• Logical Reasoning.
• Data Interpretation.
• Information and Communication Technology.
• People, Development and Environment.
• Higher Education System.

English Paper 2 Preparation

The English Paper 2 live crash course supports preparation in key areas such as:

• British Literature and literary history.
• American Literature.
• Indian Writing in English.
• Postcolonial literature.
• Literary theory and criticism.
• Cultural Studies.
• Linguistics, phonetics, phonology, and morphology.
• Poetry, drama, fiction, and prose.
• Literary movements, forms, genres, and authors.
• Previous-year questions and expected questions.
• Revision and mock-test strategy.

Why Enrol Now?

The December UGC NET cycle will begin in just over two months. Students who start now can avoid last-minute confusion and follow a planned revision schedule.

The Sahitya Classes live crash courses can help students:

• Prepare Paper 1 and Paper 2 together.
• Focus on high-value topics.
• Revise the syllabus in a structured manner.
• Practise exam-level objective questions.
• Learn time-management techniques.
• Identify weak areas before the final exam.
• Attend live classes and keep their preparation consistent.

Students can go to the Sahitya Classes App, select the required Paper 1 or Paper 2 crash course, complete enrolment, and begin studying immediately.

Contact for Official Queries

For application-related technical or examination queries, candidates can contact NTA through the official channels:

• Telephone:011-40759000 / 011-69227700
• Email:ugcnet@nta.ac.in

For official notices, applications, city slips, admit cards, and results, rely only on the NTA and UGC NET websites.

Final Reminder

Do not miss the UGC NET December 2026 application deadline:

• Regular application deadline:28 October 2026, 11:50 PM.
• Late application period:29–31 October 2026, with an additional ₹500 late fee.
• Correction window:2–4 November 2026.
• Exam period:14–19 December 2026.

Apply early through the official portal, and then begin your English preparation through the live Paper 1 and Paper 2 crash courses available on the Sahitya Classes App.

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FAQs

1. When did UGC NET December 2026 registration begin?

The online application process began on 8 October 2026.

2. What is the last date to apply without a late fee?

The regular application deadline is 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM.

3. Is there a late application facility?

Yes. Candidates can submit the application from 29 to 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM, by paying an additional late fee of ₹500.

4. When is the correction window?

The correction window is open from 2 to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM.

5. When will UGC NET December 2026 be held?

The examination is scheduled from 14 to 19 December 2026 in CBT mode.

6. How many subjects are covered in UGC NET December 2026?

NTA will conduct the examination in 87 subjects.

7. What is the fee for General category candidates?

The examination fee for General or Unreserved candidates is ₹1,150.

8. Where should students apply?

Candidates should apply only through the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.[nta.ac][ugcnet.nta.nic]

9. Can I submit more than one application form?

No. Candidates must submit only one application form.

10. Are UGC NET English crash courses available at Sahitya Classes?

Yes. Sahitya Classes has launched live crash courses for UGC NET Paper 1 and English Paper 2. Students can enrol through the Sahitya Classes App.

11. What will the Paper 1 crash course cover?

It covers Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Communication, ICT, Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Higher Education, Environment, and other Paper 1 units.

12. What will the English Paper 2 crash course cover?

It covers English literature, literary history, criticism, theory, linguistics, major genres, Indian Writing in English, postcolonial literature, PYQs, revision, and mock-test strategy.