NTA releases Maharashtra exam centres for UGC NET December 2026

The National Test Agency (NTA) has published details of examination centres available to candidates in Maharashtra for the upcoming UGC NET December 2026 examination. The move comes as part of the agency's efforts to ensure accessible testing infrastructure across the state for prospective academics seeking eligibility for university-level teaching and research positions.

As per the examination protocol, candidates registering for the UGC NET December 2026 are permitted to nominate up to four cities of their choice from the available centres in Maharashtra. This flexibility in centre selection is designed to accommodate candidates from different regions and minimise travel-related hardships during the examination period.

The UGC NET, jointly administered by the National Test Agency and the University Grants Commission, remains the primary qualifying examination for those seeking to establish credentials for academic roles. The December 2026 iteration will continue to evaluate candidates across various disciplines and subject areas in line with established protocols.

Candidates are advised to review the complete list of examination centres in Maharashtra carefully while completing their application forms to ensure their preferred venues align with accessibility requirements. Additional details regarding examination schedules, eligibility criteria, and application procedures remain available through the official NTA portal.

Photo: Then Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar at a press conference on the National Testing Agency, New Delhi, July 2018. Press Information Bureau, Government of India, via Wikimedia Commons (GODL-India).