NEW DELHI: Candidates who have not registered themselves for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 must hurry up as the National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the registration window on October 31.
Candidates who have registered but not completed the application process need to pay the examination fee and complete all pending steps before the deadline.
The NTA has urged the applicants to complete their application forms, including uploading photographs and signatures at the earliest.
Meanwhile, the NTA data suggest that over 10 lakh candidates have registered for the December session of UGC NET so far, of which around 1.62 lakh are yet to pay the registration fee.
UGC-NET December 2026 | Registration Update
12 Hours Remaining! Registrations Close Today.
Over 10.17 lakh registrations have been recorded, and 8.55 lakh+ candidates have already completed fee payment.
However, 1.62 lakh+ candidates are yet to complete their fee payment and other pending application steps.
Last Date: 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
Complete your application form, upload the required documents, pay the examination fee, and download your confirmation page now.
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यूजीसी-नेट दिसंबर 2026 | पंजीकरण अपडेट
केवल 12 घंटे शेष! पंजीकरण आज बंद होंगे।
यूजीसी-नेट दिसंबर 2026 के लिए अब तक 10.17 लाख से अधिक पंजीकरण हो चुके हैं और 8.55 लाख से अधिक अभ्यर्थी परीक्षा शुल्क का भुगतान कर चुके हैं।
हालांकि, 1.62 लाख से अधिक अभ्यर्थियों का शुल्क भुगतान एवं आवेदन के अन्य चरण अभी लंबित हैं।
अंतिम तिथि: 31 अक्टूबर 2026 (रात 11:50 बजे तक)
अभ्यर्थी अपना आवेदन पत्र पूरा करें, आवश्यक दस्तावेज अपलोड करें, परीक्षा शुल्क का भुगतान करें और पुष्टिकरण पृष्ठ डाउनलोड करें।
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— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) October 31, 2026
The NTA data, updated as of October 31, shows that 10,17,544 candidates have registered for the December 2026 examination. Of these, 8,55,405 have paid the application fee, while 8,54,520 have downloaded their confirmation pages.
Recently, the NTA extended the registration deadline of UGC NET to October 31. Applicants can submit their online forms and pay exam fee by 11.50 pm on October 31, without paying a late fee, said an official notification.
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Applicants can visit the official NTA website ugcnet.nta.nic.in to access the latest announcements and application-related information.
The agency has clarified that all other terms and conditions mentioned in the Information Bulletin and earlier public notices remain unchanged.
To download the UGC NET December 2026 information bulletin, click here.
How to Apply for UGC NET?
Step 1: Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Step 2: Click on the ‘UGC NET Dec 2026 Application form’ link on the homepage.
Step 3: Register as a new user and log in with the credentials.
Step 4: Fill the application form carefully and upload the necessary documents.
Step 5: Pay the application fee online.
Step 6: Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.
Click on the direct registration link here.
Application correction window
The application correction window for UGC NET December 2026 will remain open between November 2 to 4. Candidates will be able to review and make permitted changes to their submitted application forms during this period.
The UGC NET is conducted to determine candidates’ eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professors, and admission to PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges.