UGC NET December 2026 Application Deadline Extended: Key Dates and Details

The National Testing Agency has extended the application deadline for the UGC NET December 2026 exam to October 31, 2026. Candidates can also make corrections to their forms from November 2 to November 4, 2026. The exam will be held from December 14 to December 21, covering 87 subjects. For detailed application steps and fee structure, read the full article.

By Ambika Singh Oct 28, 2026, 16:44 IST

Application Deadline Extended

If you haven't yet applied for the UGC NET December 2026 exam, there's important news for you. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the deadline for submitting application forms until October 31, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Candidates are encouraged to complete their application process promptly by visiting the official NTA website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

Correction Window Dates

Dates for Form Corrections

The NTA will open a correction window for applicants from November 2 to November 4, 2026. Candidates who made errors while filling out their application forms can make the necessary corrections during this period.

Exam Schedule

Exam Dates

The UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled to take place from December 14 to December 18, and again on December 21, 2026, at various examination centers across the country. The exam will cover a total of 87 subjects. Additionally, the exam city slip will be released on November 23, and the admit cards will be available on December 7, 2026.

How to Fill the Application Form

Steps to Complete the Application

- First, visit the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in to fill out the UGC NET December 2026 application form.

- On the homepage, click on the link for 'UGC-NET Dec 2026 Application form live!' found in the Latest News section.

- Next, click on 'New Registration' on the new page and fill in the required details to register.

- Once registration is complete, candidates can fill in the remaining details related to the application form.

- After that, upload your photograph and signature.

- Finally, pay the required fee and submit the form, ensuring to print a copy for your records.

Application Fees

Fee Structure

For candidates in the General/Unreserved category, the application fee is ₹1150. Those belonging to the OBC and EWS categories need to pay ₹600, while SC/ST/PH candidates are required to pay ₹325.