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NTA revises UGC NET December 2026 exam rules
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an updated Information Bulletin for the UGC NET December 2026 session, introducing changes to city preferences, centre entry, evaluation of marked questions, and footwear guidelines. The revised bulletin is available on the official UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Key changes include: questions marked for review with a saved answer will now be evaluated, candidates may select fewer than four examination cities if their state has limited options, centre gates will close 30 minutes before the exam begins, normal shoes, slippers and low-heeled sandals are permitted, but long boots are not allowed.
The examination will be held from December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The application window closes on October 28, with late-fee submissions accepted until October 31. Admit cards will be available from December 7.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The revision clarifies several ambiguities from the October 8 bulletin, particularly around evaluation of marked questions and gate-closing time, which directly affects candidates' planning on exam day. The relaxed footwear rule removes a potential hurdle for many test-takers. The deadline for the correction window is November 2 to 4, during which eligible candidates may revise city preferences if fewer than four cities are available in their state.
Source: indiatoday.in
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