The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the UGC NET December 2026 registration deadline to October 31, 2026. Candidates can now submit their online application forms and pay the examination fee until 11:50 PM without paying a late fee. The application process is available on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The UGC NET December 2026 examination will be conducted from December 14, 2026, to December 18, 2026, and on December 21, 2026. The examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions and PhD admissions.
The application fee is ₹1,150 for General category candidates, ₹600 for EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, and ₹325 for SC, ST, PwD and third-gender candidates. All payments must be completed online.
To apply, candidates must visit the official portal, complete registration, enter their personal and academic details, and upload the required documents. They must also select four preferred examination cities and download the confirmation page after successful payment.
NTA has revised certain examination instructions. Candidates will receive a pen at the examination centre, and entry gates will close 30 minutes before the examination begins. Candidates should check the updated information bulletin before appearing for the test.
Key highlights:
- UGC NET December 2026 registration deadline has been extended to October 31, 2026.
- Candidates can submit applications and pay fees until 11:50 PM without a late fee.
- The examination will be held from December 14, 2026, to December 18, 2026, and on December 21, 2026.
- Application fees range from ₹325 to ₹1,150, depending on the category.
- NTA has updated examination centre instructions and guidelines.
Candidates can visit the official UGC NET website to complete registration, pay examination fees, and download the application confirmation page. The website also provides the updated information bulletin, examination schedule, and official instructions.