UGC NET December 2026 applications open for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility

What happened

NTA has opened online applications for UGC NET December 2026, which awards Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor eligibility. Apply by 28 October 2026 at 11:50 PM; the exam runs 14 to 19 December 2026.

Why it may matter

• This is time-bound — there is an application or deadline involved, so check the dates before they pass.
• Approved, so it is now going ahead rather than being proposed.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or get a job.
• Affects students in the UK.