UGC NET December 2026 Application Form LIVE: Check Last Date & Apply Online Link @ugcnet.nta.nic.in
UGC NET Application Closing
UGC NET December 2026 application form closes tomorrow, October 28. Check key dates, fee details, application steps, and live registration updates here.
UGC NET December 2026 Application Form: UGC NET December 2026 session online application last date is October 28, 2026. Candidates can apply and pay fee until 11:50 pm through official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. As of now, National Testing Agency (NTA) has not announced any extension of deadline. This page will carry live updates through day, including any new notice from NTA, application numbers and helpful tips
UGC NET Previous Sessions Cutoff (Subject-wise)
Check category-wise UGC NET previous years/sessions minimum qualifying marks for JRF, Assistant Professor & PhD only.
UGC NET December Session 2026
Candidates can check UGC NET December session important dates and details below
| UGC NET Application Form 2026 Overview | |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
| UGC NET Application Date |
8-Oct-2026 to 28-Oct-2026 |
| UGC NET Application Fee Last Date |
28-Oct-2026 (11:50PM) |
| UGC NET Application Correction Window |
2-Nov-2026 to 4-Nov-2026 |
| UGC NET Eligibility |
Must Posses Post Graduation Degree or Appearing for Final Year in Post Graduation |
| Mode of Exam |
Online (CBT Mode) |
| Exam Fees |
|
| Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
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| Total Questions |
50 MCQs in Paper 1 and 100 MCQs in Paper 2 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose |
Determine eligibility of candidates for posts of only Assis tant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges |
How Many Candidates Have Applied?
NTA's latest update says that, as of October 25, 5,50,048 candidates had registered. Of them, 3,73,419 had completed application and paid fee. A further 1,36,993 still had to upload their photo and signature and pay fee, and 31,580 had uploaded their photo and signature but not paid. We will update if NTA shares anything else.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
1. Don't wait for last moment. website often runs slow on final day because of heavy traffic. Apply early in day.
2. Complete all steps. Just registration is not enough. Your application is complete only when you have filled form, uploaded photo and signature and pay fee.
3. Keep your all documents ready.
4. Download confirmation page after you submit form.
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026
Candidates who wants to apply can follow these steps
- Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click link for UGC NET December 2026 registration.
- Register with your email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with application number and fill in form.
- Upload your photograph and signature.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit and download confirmation page.
Will Last Date Be Extended?
NTA has not announced any extension for December 2026 session so far. NTA has extended deadlines in earlier sessions after candidates asked for more time. But candidates should still not depend on an extension. Apply before 11:50 pm on 28th October.
Stay with us for live updates below.
LIVE UPDATE
UGC NET December 2026 Last Date to Apply Online at ugcnet.nta.nic.in LIVE Updates
- 10:24 PM IST• 27 Oct 2026
UGC NET Application Fee Structure 2026
Category Fee (INR) General 1,150 OBC/EWS 600 SC/ST/PwD/Transgender 325 - 10:00 PM IST• 27 Oct 2026
How to Register for UGC NET 2026
During registration, fill personal information, choose your preferred exam centre, and provide educational details such as degree and subject code before moving to document upload. - 9:42 PM IST• 27 Oct 2026
UGC NET Application Portal URL for 2026
The official portal for the 2026 UGC NET application is ugcnet.nta.nic.in; candidates should bookmark it to download the form and submit details online. - 9:25 PM IST• 27 Oct 2026
UGC NET 2026 December Session Application Correction Window Dates
The NTA has scheduled the application correction window from November 2 to November 4, 2026. Candidates should carefully review their forms before submission and check the official correction notice to confirm which particulars can be edited.
- 9:09 PM IST• 27 Oct 2026
Last Date for UGC NET December Session 2026 Application Fee Payment
The regular application and fee-payment deadline is October 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. The scheduled late-fee period is October 29 to 31, so candidates should verify that their payment has been successfully processed.
- 8:45 PM IST• 27 Oct 2026
UGC NET 2026: What Happens If You Miss the October 28 Deadline?
Candidates who miss the regular deadline can use the scheduled late-fee window from October 29 to October 31, 2026, by paying the prescribed additional fee. They should check the official notification for the applicable charges and submission instructions.
- 8:40 PM IST• 27 Oct 2026
UGC NET December 2026: How to Apply Online?
Candidates can apply through the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. They must register, fill in their personal and academic details, upload the required documents, pay the examination fee and download the confirmation page.
- 8:27 PM IST• 27 Oct 2026
UGC NET December 2026 Registration Closes Tomorrow
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the regular application window for UGC NET December 2026 on October 28 at 11:50 PM. Candidates who have not completed the application process should submit their forms before the deadline.
Commonly asked questions
The UGC NET Dec session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
UGC NET exam is considered to be moderate to difficult in the overall difficulty level as per the experts. The syllabus of the exam is vast and a bit challenging to cover for the candidates. In depth subject knowledge is required to crack the examination. Frequent revision also plays an important role. Paper 1 is about the teaching or research aptitude and Paper 2 is focused on specialised subjects.
The overall difficulty level of the UGC NET exam vary as per the subject and from one exam cycle to another. In General as per the subject expert, the overall difficulty level of the UGC NET exam is considered to be of moderate level. The exam test the candidates knowledge, comprehension, analytical and reasoning abilities and research aptitude.
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