NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the registration deadline of UGC NET to October 31. Now, 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.
To view the official notification, click here.
The decision is intended to help candidates who were unable to complete the application process before the earlier deadline of October 28.
UGC NET December 2026: Revised dates
- Last date for submission of online application form: October 31, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Last date for successful transaction of examination fee: October 31, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Late fee: No late fee is applicable during the extended application window.
The UGC NET December 2026 examination determines eligibility for three academic , opportunities in Indian universities and colleges—Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD programmes.
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Candidates should check the official Information Bulletin for eligibility conditions, examination details and other application requirements.
Important Update
UGC-NET December 2026
The last date to submit your online application and pay the exam fee is now 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
No late fee.
यूजीसी-नेट दिसंबर 2026
आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि बढ़ाई गई।
अब 31 अक्टूबर 2026, रात 11:50 बजे तक, बिना विलंब शुल्क के आवेदन करें और शुल्क जमा करें।
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— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) October 27, 2026
Registrations for the UGC NET December 2026 examination have crossed 5.5 lakh as of October 25, according to the latest figures shared by the NTA.
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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 out 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.