UGC NET December 2026 Registration Closes Today; Correction Window Opens November 2

UGC NET December 2026 registration and fee payment end at 11:50 pm on October 31, while application corrections will be allowed from November 2 to 4.

By All India Story

31 Oct 2026, 1:53 PM IST 2 min read

Candidates checking the UGC NET December 2026 registration deadline and application details online — UGC NET December 2026 applications and examination fee payments close on October 31, with a correction window opening November 2.

The UGC NET December 2026 registration window closes today, October 31, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) setting 11:50 pm as the deadline for both online application submission and examination fee payment. Candidates who have not yet registered can complete the process through the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

The deadline was extended through a public notice issued by the NTA on October 27, giving applicants additional time to complete their forms without paying an additional late fee. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final hours, as heavy website traffic or technical issues could affect the submission process.

UGC NET December 2026: Important Dates

According to the revised schedule, October 31 is the final date for submitting the application form and paying the examination fee. Both activities will close at 11:50 pm.

Candidates will also get an opportunity to make corrections to their submitted applications. The correction window will remain open from November 2 to November 4, 2026.

Applicants should carefully review their personal, academic and other details before final submission. They can use the correction facility to make permitted changes during the designated period.

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026

Candidates can complete the registration process by following these steps:

Visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Open the UGC NET December 2026 registration link.
Complete the registration and log in using the generated credentials.
Enter the required personal and academic details.
Upload the necessary documents, photograph and signature.
Pay the examination fee and submit the application.
Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Candidates should retain a copy of the confirmation page as proof of successful submission.

UGC NET December 2026 Examination Schedule

The NTA will conduct the UGC NET December 2026 examination in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from December 14 to 19, 2026. The examination will cover 87 subjects.

UGC NET determines candidates' eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professors and admission to PhD programmes.

Applicants should regularly check the official NTA website for updates regarding examination arrangements and further announcements.