Candidates interested in Computer Science and Applications must complete the online application form, provide the required personal and educational details, upload the prescribed documents, and pay the applicable examination fee before the deadline.
The application process for UGC NET December 2026 began on 8 October 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM, according to current published information. Candidates should read the latest NTA information bulletin carefully before applying.
Official application portal: UGC NET NTA
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Examination Name | UGC NET Computer Science and Applications |
Examination Cycle | December 2026 |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Subject Code | 87 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Start Date | 8 October 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 28 October 2026 |
Last Date to Pay Fee | Check the official information bulletin |
Examination Dates | 14–19 December 2026 |
Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Papers | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
Official Website |
The examination dates refer to the overall UGC NET December 2026 examination window. Candidates should check the subject-wise schedule for the exact Computer Science examination date and shift.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification and Application Process | October 2026 |
Online Registration Begins | 8 October 2026 |
Last Date to Submit Application | 28 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
Last Date for Fee Payment | Refer to the official bulletin |
Application Correction Window | Await official confirmation |
Examination City Intimation Slip | To be announced |
Admit Card Release | To be announced |
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Window | 14–19 December 2026 |
Candidates should verify any revised deadlines or correction-window announcements on the official NTA website
Visit the official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/.
Click the UGC NET December 2026 application link.
Register using the required personal details, mobile number, and email address.
Log in using the generated application credentials.
Fill in the application form with personal information, educational qualifications, category details, and examination preferences.
Select Computer Science and Applications, Subject Code 87, where appropriate.
Upload the photograph, signature, and other documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable examination fee through an available online payment method.
Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should use their own valid contact details or those permitted under the official instructions and keep their application number and login credentials secure.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
Applicable processing charges and GST may be additional. The final amount payable is the amount displayed on the official application portal.
Educational Qualification
Candidates who have completed a master's degree or an equivalent examination from a recognised university or institution can generally apply, subject to the prescribed minimum marks.
| Category | Minimum Marks in Master's Degree |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 55% |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | 50% |
Candidates pursuing their master's degree or awaiting results may also be eligible under the provisional eligibility conditions specified by NTA. They must satisfy the prescribed qualification requirements within the applicable period.
Candidates should verify the current information bulletin for detailed educational eligibility, subject-selection rules, and category-specific provisions.
Age Limit
The age limit depends on the qualification category selected by the candidate.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): An upper age limit generally applies, with relaxations for eligible categories under the applicable rules.
Assistant Professor: There is no upper age limit for applying for Assistant Professor eligibility.
PhD Admission: Candidates must satisfy the relevant eligibility requirements for the applicable qualification category.
Refer to the official information bulletin for the age calculation date and applicable relaxations.
Documents Required for UGC NET Computer Science Application Form
Valid email address and mobile number
Personal and educational details
Class 10 and other educational records, as required
Master's degree details or equivalent qualification information
Recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed format
Scanned signature in the prescribed format
Category certificate, if applicable
PwD/PwBD certificate or related documents, if applicable
Valid identity details, as required by the application form
Online payment method for the application fee
The exact document requirements, image dimensions, file formats, and upload limits should be checked in the latest NTA information bulletin.
Candidates should not assume that every field can be edited. The details eligible for correction, the correction dates, and any applicable charges will be specified in the official notice.
How to Correct the UGC NET Application Form
Visit the official UGC NET website.
Open the application correction link when it becomes available.
Log in using the required credentials.
Review the details that can be edited.
Make the permitted corrections carefully.
Submit the changes and save the updated confirmation page, if provided.
Candidates should check the official portal regularly for the correction-window announcement.
Submit only one application form unless the official instructions explicitly provide otherwise.
Enter personal and educational information accurately.
Select the correct subject, Computer Science and Applications (Subject Code 87), where appropriate.
Upload photographs and signatures according to the prescribed specifications.
Pay the application fee before the deadline.
Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation.
Check the official website for changes to deadlines, examination dates, and application instructions.