Big News for UGC NET and CSIR NET Aspirants!
If you are preparing for UGC NET December 2026 or Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026, here is an important update you have been waiting for.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released its Examination Calendar up to March 2027 on 16 September 2026. The calendar provides the tentative examination schedule for major NTA exams, including UGC NET December 2026 and Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026.
According to the NTA advance examination calendar, UGC NET December 2026 is proposed from December 14 to 19, 2026, while Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 is scheduled for December 20 and 21, 2026.
UGC NET & CSIR NET December 2026 — Key Dates at a Glance
Examination | Tentative Exam Date | Buffer Date |
UGC NET December 2026 | December 14 – 19, 2026 | December 20 – 21, 2026 |
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 | December 20 – 21, 2026 | — |
Other Important Details
Event | Status |
NTA Calendar Released | 16 September 2026 |
UGC NET Exam | December 14 – 19, 2026 |
UGC NET Buffer Dates | December 20 – 21, 2026 |
CSIR-UGC NET Exam | December 20 – 21, 2026 |
Registration Start Date | To Be Announced |
Last Date to Apply | To Be Announced |
Correction Window | To Be Announced |
Admit Card | To Be Announced |
Result Date | To Be Announced |
Important: These dates are part of the NTA advance examination calendar and are tentative. Detailed notifications will provide the final application dates, examination schedule, timings, eligibility details, admit card information and other instructions.
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Dates
The UGC NET December 2026 examination is proposed to be conducted from December 14 to December 19, 2026. NTA has also kept December 20 and 21, 2026 as buffer dates for the UGC NET December cycle.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | UGC NET December 2026 |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Dates | December 14 – 19, 2026 |
Buffer Dates | December 20 – 21, 2026 |
Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Subject-Wise Schedule | To Be Announced |
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 Exam Dates
The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for December 20 and 21, 2026, as per the NTA advance examination calendar.
Candidates preparing for CSIR NET Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences can use this advance schedule to plan their preparation and revision.
Particulars | Details |
Exam Name | Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Exam Dates | December 20 – 21, 2026 |
Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Detailed Schedule | To Be Announced |
UGC NET & CSIR NET December 2026 Exam Timings
The exact shift timings and detailed subject-wise schedule for the December 2026 examinations have not yet been announced.
NTA will release the detailed examination schedules separately.
Examination | Exam Mode | Timings |
UGC NET December 2026 | Computer Based Test | To Be Announced |
Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 | Computer Based Test | To Be Announced |
2 New Subjects Added to UGC NET
Another important update for UGC NET aspirants is the addition of two subjects — Statistics and Forestry.
New Subject | Subject Code |
Forestry | 106 |
Statistics | 107 |
Candidates planning to appear for these subjects should check the latest official UGC NET syllabus, eligibility requirements and subject details before applying.
UGC NET & CSIR NET December 2026 – Start Your Preparation Now
With the December 2026 examinations scheduled, this is an important time for aspirants to begin structured preparation.
Preparation Strategy
- Complete the syllabus systematically.
- Prepare Paper 1 and Paper 2 for UGC NET according to your study plan.
- Focus on core subjects and concepts for CSIR NET.
- Practice Previous Year Questions (PYQs) regularly.
- Attempt mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
- Revise important concepts multiple times.
- Analyse your test performance and identify weak areas.
- Create a realistic revision timetable before the examination.
Important Update for Aspirants
The NTA advance calendar provides the tentative examination window for both examinations. Registration dates, admit card dates, detailed subject-wise schedules and other examination information will be announced through separate official notifications.
Therefore, candidates should rely on official NTA announcements for final examination-related information.
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Final Words
The UGC NET December 2026 examination is proposed from December 14 to 19, 2026, with December 20 and 21 kept as buffer dates. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled for December 20 and 21, 2026.
Along with the examination calendar update, Forestry and Statistics are important new additions to the UGC NET subject list.
Use this advance information to plan your preparation early. Complete your syllabus, practise PYQs, take mock tests and revise consistently.
Stay updated with NTA’s official announcements and start your UGC NET or CSIR NET December 2026 preparation today!
All the very best to every UGC NET & CSIR NET aspirant!
