UGC NET December 2026 Regular Application Closes October 28 at 11:50 PM; Complete Pending Steps Now
Published 27 Oct 20264 min read
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close regular applications for UGC NET December 2026 on October 28, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Candidates who have registered but not completed pending photograph/signature uploads or fee payment must act immediately—registration alone does not complete the application .
Over 5.5 lakh candidates have registered for the exam so far. Of these, 31,580 have uploaded documents but not paid the examination fee, according to official data . These candidates are at risk of missing the regular deadline.
What Counts as a "Complete" UGC NET Application?
- A submitted application requires all of the following:
- Completed personal and academic details
- Photograph and signature uploaded in the prescribed format
- Application fee paid successfully
- Confirmation page generated and saved
Candidates who created a login but did not complete any of these steps do not have a valid application on record.
What If You Miss October 28? Late Fee Window Details
Candidates who fail to complete their application by October 28 can still apply during the late window:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Late application window | October 29–31, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Additional fee | ₹500 |
| Is this the final window? | Yes—no further extension has been announced |
The late window is a safety net, but candidates should not rely on it unnecessarily. Completing the form before October 28 avoids the extra ₹500 cost .
Application Correction Window: November 2–4
NTA will open the application correction facility from November 2 to November 4, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). Candidates can modify only the fields permitted by NTA during this window. Requests for changes after the correction period closes will not be considered .
Candidates should verify all details carefully before submitting, as not all fields may be editable during correction.
UGC NET December 2026 Exam Dates and Key Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Regular application deadline | October 28, 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Late application window (₹500 extra) | October 29–31, 2026 |
| Application correction window | November 2–4, 2026 |
| Advance exam city intimation | November 23, 2026 |
| Admit card release | December 7, 2026 |
| Exam dates | December 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 21, 2026 |
The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 87 subjects.
How to Check Your Application Status
Candidates can verify whether their application is complete by logging into ugcnet.nta.nic.in and checking for:
- Fee payment status (should show "Paid")
- Photograph and signature upload status (should show "Uploaded")
- Confirmation page availability (download and save a copy)
- If any of these are incomplete, candidates must finish the pending steps before October 28, 11:50 PM.
Official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/