# UGC NET December 2026 exam dates revised, applications close 28 October 2026-10-23T01:48:08+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The National Testing Agency has revised the UGC NET December 2026 exam schedule, conducting the test on 14 to 18 December and 21 December. The earlier schedule ran from 14 to 19 December with 20 and 21 as buffer dates. The subject-wise timetable for all 87 subjects is yet to be released. Candidates must submit their application forms by 28 October 2026, 11:50 pm. The advance city intimation slip will be released on 23 November, and admit cards on 7 December. The exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professorship, or PhD admission. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The revised schedule shortens the exam window by one day and replaces buffer dates with a fixed seventh day, compressing 87 subjects into fewer slots. Candidates have until 28 October to apply, leaving only five days to complete forms. The subject-wise timetable is still pending, which will determine individual exam dates and shift allocation. Whether NTA releases the subject schedule before the application deadline or after will affect how candidates plan their preparation. The advance city intimation slip on 23 November and admit card on 7 December are the next concrete milestones. ## Coverage - pw.live Straight schedule update, no editorial stance This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: education, NTA, UGC NET Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ugc-net-december-2026-exam-dates-revised-applications-close-28-october/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ugc-net-december-2026-exam-dates-revised-applications-close-28-october/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/