UGC NET December 2026 Exam Centres in Uttar Pradesh - Full List of 26 Cities and Codes
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Centres: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has listed 26 examination cities in Uttar Pradesh for the December 2026 examination. Candidates can select four preferred cities while registering at Official Website. The official list includes Lucknow, Prayagraj, Kanpur, Varanasi, Agra, Ghaziabad and Noida/Greater Noida, along with their respective city codes.
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Centres - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Name | University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) |
| Examination Session | December 2026 |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam State Covered | Uttar Pradesh |
| Number of Listed UP Exam Cities | 26 |
| Exam City Preferences | Four Cities in Priority Order |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
UGC NET December 2026 Uttar Pradesh Exam City Codes - Full List
| S. No. | Exam City | City Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agra | UP01 |
| 2 | Aligarh | UP02 |
| 3 | Prayagraj | UP03 |
| 4 | Bareilly | UP04 |
| 5 | Ghaziabad | UP07 |
| 6 | Gorakhpur | UP08 |
| 7 | Noida/Greater Noida | UP09 |
| 8 | Jhansi | UP10 |
| 9 | Kanpur | UP11 |
| 10 | Lucknow | UP12 |
| 11 | Mathura | UP13 |
| 12 | Meerut | UP14 |
| 13 | Moradabad | UP15 |
| 14 | Muzaffarnagar | UP16 |
| 15 | Varanasi | UP18 |
| 16 | Azamgarh | UP19 |
| 17 | Ballia | UP20 |
| 18 | Ayodhya | UP06 |
| 19 | Firozabad | UP22 |
| 20 | Ghazipur | UP23 |
| 21 | Bulandshahr | UP29 |
| 22 | Mau | UP35 |
| 23 | Rai Bareilly | UP37 |
| 24 | Saharanpur | UP38 |
| 25 | Chandauli | UP41 |
| 26 | Pratapgarh | UP43 |
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How to Select UGC NET December 2026 Exam City Preferences?
Candidates must select four preferred examination cities in priority order while completing the UGC NET December 2026 online application form.
- Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Open the UGC NET December 2026 application form link.
- Complete new registration or sign in using the applicable credentials.
- Fill in the required personal, address and academic information.
- Open the examination city preference section.
- Choose four available cities according to the permanent or present address rules.
- Arrange the cities in the preferred order.
- Review the selected cities and other application details.
- Complete the remaining form, upload requirements and fee payment.
- Download the confirmation page after successful submission.
UGC NET December 2026 Registration Last Date
| Application Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Begins | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date Without Late Fee | 28 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Last Date for Regular Fee Payment | 28 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Registration with Additional Late Fee | 29-31 October 2026, Until 11:50 PM |
| Last Date for Late Fee Payment | 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 2-4 November 2026, Until 11:50 PM |
How to Check UGC NET December 2026 Exam City Allotment?
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website.
- Open the December 2026 examination city intimation link when available.
- Log in using the credentials requested by NTA.
- View the allotted examination city details.
- Save or print the city intimation information for travel planning.
- Download the admit card separately when released.
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Important Instructions
- Select four examination city preferences in the required priority order.
- Choose cities permitted under the permanent or present address rules.
- Verify city names and codes before final submission.
- Remember that the preferred examination city is not guaranteed.
- Use the 2–4 November correction window if an eligible change is required.
- Check the city intimation on 23 November and download the admit card from 7 December.
- Follow the exact centre address, reporting time and shift mentioned on the admit card.
UGC NET December 2026 - Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many UGC NET December 2026 exam cities are listed in Uttar Pradesh?
NTA has listed 26 examination cities in Uttar Pradesh in Annexure III of its updated December 2026 information bulletin.
What is the UGC NET December 2026 Lucknow exam city code?
The official city code for Lucknow is UP12.
What is the UGC NET 2026 Prayagraj exam city code?
The examination city code for Prayagraj is UP03.
What is the UGC NET December 2026 Varanasi city code?
Varanasi has the official city code UP18.
What is the UGC NET 2026 Noida exam city code?
Noida/Greater Noida is listed under city code UP09.