The UGC NET December 2026 admit card is an essential document for candidates appearing for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It contains the examination centre, date, shift and timing assigned to each candidate.

The examination is scheduled from December 14 to December 19, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. As of October 15, 2026, NTA has not announced the admit-card release date. Candidates should regularly check the official UGC NET website for updates.

UGC NET December 2026 Admit Card Date

The examination city intimation slip and the admit card are separate documents. Candidates should not treat the city intimation slip as a substitute for the admit card.

How to Download the UGC NET December 2026 Admit Card

Follow these steps after NTA activates the admit-card download facility:

1. Visit the official UGC NET website.

2. Open the admit-card download link for the December 2026 examination.

3. Log in using the credentials or details requested by the portal.

4. Access and download your e-admit card.

5. Verify the candidate details, examination date, shift, reporting time and examination centre.

6. Print a clear copy and keep it safe for examination day.

The admit card is issued provisionally, subject to the fulfilment of eligibility conditions and receipt of the prescribed application fee. Its release does not necessarily mean that the candidate's eligibility has been finally accepted.

Details to Check on the UGC NET Admit Card

After downloading the admit card, carefully check the following information:

• Candidate's name and application details

• Photograph and signature

• Examination date and shift

• Reporting time and gate-closing time

• Examination centre name and address

• Instructions for the examination

If there is a discrepancy in the candidate's details, photograph or signature, contact NTA immediately through its official helpdesk. The December 2026 Information Bulletin instructs candidates with such discrepancies to appear with the already downloaded admit card while NTA takes the necessary steps to correct its records.

Documents Required on UGC NET Exam Day

Candidates must carry the printed admit card and the authorised photo identity document specified in the official examination instructions. They should also check whether any additional document is required for their particular circumstances.

Follow the instructions printed on the admit card carefully. Candidates arriving after the gate-closing time will not be permitted to appear for the examination, and NTA states that duplicate admit cards will not be issued at examination centres.

What to Do If You Cannot Download the Admit Card

First, verify that NTA has activated the download link and ensure that your application was submitted successfully. If the problem continues, contact NTA using the details given in the official Information Bulletin.

NTA Helpdesk: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in
Helpdesk hours stated in the bulletin: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Keep your application number and relevant details available when contacting the helpdesk.

Official Website

Visit the official UGC NET website for admit-card announcements, examination notices and other updates. The official December 2026 Information Bulletin contains the current admit-card instructions.

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