Mistakes to Avoid While Filling UGC NET Application Form

National Testing Agency has opened registration for the UGC NET December 2026 exam until October 28, 2026. Candidates can check how to avoid common mistakes while filling the UGC NET December 2026 application form.

UGC NET December 2026

UGC NET December 2026 Application Form: National Testing Agency (NTA) has started registration for UGC NET December 2026 session. The application form was released on October 8, 2026, and last date to apply is October 28, 2026. A small mistake in the form, such as a wrong name, an incorrect category or a wrongly sized photo, can lead to rejection of the application or trouble at later stages.

Here are some common mistakes candidates should avoid while filling the UGC NET 2026 application form.

UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates

Candidates can check UGC NET December 2026 important dates below

Late application window with INR 500 late fee starts from October 29 to 31, and correction window is open from November 2 to 4.

UGC NET December 2026: Application Fee

Candidates can check UGC NET application fee for their category below

UGC NET Fee can be paid online through UPI, net banking, debit card or credit card.

Mistakes to Avoid While Filling the UGC NET 2026 Application Form

1. Waiting for the Last Date- Many candidates wait for last day. But during last days website is slow and payment pages can fail. Fill application form early and keep time to fix any issue.

2. Name, Date of Birth or Gender Not Matching Documents- Enter your name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth exactly as in your Class 10 certificate and ID proof.

3. Wrong Category Selection- Choose your category carefully. Claiming a category without a valid certificate can lead to cancellation of candidature at the verification stage. OBC-NCL and EWS candidates should keep a valid, correctly dated certificate ready.

4. Filling More Than One Application- Candidates should submit only one application to avoid disqualification. If you have made a mistake, use the correction window instead of making a new registration.

5. Wrong Mobile Number and Email ID- Use your own mobile number and email ID, not any of a friend, parent or cyber cafe. All messages about the city slip, admit card and any updates are sent there.

6. Photograph Not Matching the Rules

• Photo should be recent, in colour on a plain white background.
• Face should be clearly visible about 80 percent with ears, and photo size should be 10 to 200 KB.
• Avoid caps, dark glasses, shadows and selfies with an uneven background.

7. Signature in the Wrong Format or Size- Signature should be between 10 and 50 KB. Sign on white paper with a black or blue pen and scan it clearly. Do not sign in capital letters, or upload a blurred signature.

8. Wrong Choice of Exam Cities- You can choose exam cities in the form, so select the cities near your location carefully. The city is generally allotted on the basis of the choices, and changing it later is not easy.

9. Not Checking the Form Before Final Submission- Preview every field before you click the final submit button. Check spellings, dates, category, subject, exam city and uploaded images once again.

10. Not Downloading the Confirmation Page- Download the confirmation page and keep the application number. You will need it to log in later for the correction window, the city slip and the admit card.

How to Fill the UGC NET December 2026 Application Form?

• Visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the link for the UGC NET December 2026 application form.
• Register with your basic details, mobile number and email ID.
• Log in, and fill in the personal, educational and category details.
• Select the subject and the exam cities.
• Upload the photograph, signature and certificates as per the size given.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Check the form, submit it, and download the confirmation page.