LIVEUGC NET December 2026 Registration Live: Direct Steps to Apply Here, Know Last Date, Fees

The UGC NET December 2026 registration process is ongoing, and candidates have until October 28, 2026, to submit their application forms without a late fee. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has received 1,86,301 applications for the December session, according to figures reported on October 22. Candidates who miss the regular deadline can apply during the late-fee window from October 29 to 31.

The NTA has also updated the UGC NET December 2026 information bulletin, including clarifications to examination dates and rules. Applicants should check the revised bulletin and complete their registration through the official UGC NET website before the deadline.

UGC NET December 2026 Registration Latest Update

The online application window for UGC NET December 2026 opened on October 8. As of October 22, the examination had received 1,86,301 applications. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination had received another 32,660 applications, taking the combined total for the two examinations to 2,18,961.

These figures relate to two separate examinations. Candidates applying for UGC NET should use the UGC NET portal and follow its specific application schedule. Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day, as high website traffic or payment issues may delay submission. An application is considered complete only after the prescribed examination fee has been paid successfully.

UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of the registration deadline, late-fee period, correction window and examination schedule. The following dates reflect the schedule reported for the December 2026 session and the revised information bulletin.

Candidates should verify the latest schedule in the official UGC NET documents section, particularly before making travel or examination-related arrangements.

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026?

Candidates who have not registered can complete the process online. Keep the necessary personal and academic details ready and use an accessible email address and mobile number for official communication.

1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
2. Open the UGC NET December 2026 application link.
3. Register and generate the required login credentials.
4. Sign in and fill in the application form with the requested personal and academic details.
5. Upload the required documents, photograph and other information in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation page and payment receipt.

Before submitting, check the spelling of your name, date of birth, category, contact details and other entries. Follow the official bulletin for document specifications and any restrictions on editing submitted information.

UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee

The application fee varies by category. Candidates should confirm their category and the applicable payment amount before completing the transaction.

Applicable payment gateway charges and GST may be extra. Candidates should retain the payment confirmation and download the completed application form for their records.

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