UGC NET December 2026 Registration Closes Today at 11:50 PM; Check Application Fees and How to Apply

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the online application process for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 examination today, October 31, at 11:50 PM. Eligible candidates who have not completed their applications must submit the online form and successfully pay the examination fee before the revised deadline. NTA extended the application deadline from October 28 to October 31, 2026, through a public notice dated October 27. The extension allows candidates to complete their applications without paying an additional late fee. Candidates can access the UGC NET December 2026 application form through the official website, https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/. The examination is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions and admission to PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges.

UGC NET December 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should note the following important dates related to the application process and upcoming examination.

UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee: Category-Wise Details

Candidates must pay the prescribed examination fee according to their category. The category-wise fee structure is given below.

The October 27 NTA extension notice permits application submission and successful fee payment until October 31 at 11:50 PM without an additional late fee. Candidates should also note that applicable payment gateway charges and GST may be payable separately.

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026?

Candidates who have not yet completed their applications can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official UGC NET website at https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/. 
2. Click on the UGC NET December 2026 application form link.
3. Complete the registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Log in using the generated application credentials.
5. Enter personal, academic and communication details.
6. Select the examination subject and preferred examination cities.
7. Upload the required photograph, signature and applicable certificates in the prescribed format.
8. Review all the details entered in the application form.
9. Pay the examination fee through the available online payment methods.
10. Submit the completed application form and download the confirmation page.

Candidates should ensure that the fee transaction is successful and that the confirmation page is generated. Merely creating a registration ID or filling in the application form does not complete the application process.

UGC NET December 2026: Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents and information ready before completing the application:

• Recent passport-size photograph and live photograph.
• Scanned signature.
• Valid email address and mobile number.
• Aadhaar or other applicable identity details.
• Postgraduate academic qualification details.
• Category certificate, wherever applicable.
• PwD/PwBD or UDID certificate, wherever applicable.

Candidates must upload documents according to the specifications mentioned in the official information bulletin.

UGC NET December 2026 Application Correction Window

Candidates who successfully submit their applications should note that NTA has scheduled the application correction facility from November 2 to November 4, 2026, until 11:50 PM. The correction facility will allow candidates to modify permitted details in their submitted application forms. Applicants should check the official notification to understand which particulars can be edited. Candidates are advised to verify their details carefully before the final submission rather than relying entirely on the correction facility.

UGC NET December 2026 Examination Dates

NTA has scheduled the December session examination from December 14 to December 18 and on December 21, 2026. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple examination centres. The test will determine eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor and PhD admission categories. The examination will cover 87 subjects. Candidates should regularly check the official website for examination-related announcements, city intimation slips and admit cards.

Important Reminder for UGC NET December 2026 Applicants

The UGC NET December 2026 application deadline is October 31 at 11:50 PM. Candidates must complete all pending application formalities, including document uploads and successful fee payment, before the portal closes. Applicants should not consider registration alone as successful submission. The confirmation page is generated only after successful payment of the prescribed examination fee.

• Direct Application Link: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ 
• Official NTA Website: https://nta.ac.in/

Candidates are advised to follow the official NTA notifications for the latest updates and instructions regarding the UGC NET December 2026 examination.