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UGC NET December 2026 Exam Schedule Changed With New NTA Rules
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News18•18-10-2026, 07:55
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Schedule Changed With New NTA Rules
- •NTA has revised the UGC NET December 2026 exam schedule, which will now be held from December 14 to December 18 and on December 21, 2026.
- •Candidates are not required to bring pens as NTA will provide pens and rough paper at the examination center itself.
- •Strict dress code rules ban watches of any kind, long boots, and heavy shoes inside the examination hall.
- •Questions that are answered and marked for review will be evaluated, whereas unanswered questions marked only for review will not be checked.
- •PwD candidates will receive an extra 20 minutes for every hour along with scribe facilities as per the defined guidelines.
Key Questions Answered
The UGC NET December 2026 exam will now be conducted from December 14 to December 18, and on December 21, 2026, instead of ending on December 19.
Candidates must wear simple shoes, low-heeled sandals, or slippers while avoiding long boots and heavy shoes. Watches of any kind are strictly banned, and pens are provided at the center so candidates do not need to bring them.
If an option is selected and marked for review, it will be evaluated for marks or negative marking. However, if no option is selected and it is only marked for review, it will not be checked.
