UGC NET December 2026 Registration Live: Don't Miss the October 28 Deadline

UGC NET December 2026 registration is live, and the clock is ticking. Apply by October 28 to avoid the late fee window. Late submissions are allowed from October 29 to 31 with charges. Corrections open November 2 to 4. The computer-based test is scheduled from December 14 to 19.

As of October 12, applications span 87 subjects in online mode. NTA will conduct the exam in computer based test (CBT) format. City intimation and admit card dates will be announced later. Plan travel only after the city slip appears on your dashboard. Keep the schedule free during the December 14 to 19 window.

How to apply for UGC NET December 2026

Register through Meri Pehchan single sign-on for a smooth start. Complete the form, choose your subject, and select preferred exam city. Upload a live photo, recent photograph, and signature as per sizes. Pay the fee online, then download and save the confirmation page. Stuck anywhere? Call 011-40759000 or 011-69227700 for support.

UGC NET December 2026 important dates and windows

Form submission closes October 28 at 11:50 PM. Late fee submissions run October 29 to 31, till 11:50 PM. Fee payment also ends October 28 without late charges. Corrections open November 2 to 4, only online. Exam dates remain December 14 to 19, with city slips notified later.

UGC NET December 2026 fees and category-wise charges

Know your slab before paying, and budget for bank charges and GST. Use cards, net banking, or Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for payments. Processing charges are added by the gateway on top of the fee. Keep the confirmation page safely for counselling, recruitment, or verification needs later.

UGC NET December 2026 eligibility snapshot and what’s new

Master’s degree holders need 55 percent; reserved and third gender need 50 percent. Final year or awaiting-result candidates may apply provisionally with deadlines. Four-year bachelor’s graduates with 75 percent can seek Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and PhD admission. They are not eligible for Assistant Professor through this route yet. Age relaxations follow the bulletin.

Exam day and admit card cues for UGC NET December 2026

The test lasts 180 minutes across two papers without a break. Carry the admit card, a passport photo, and one authorized photo ID. Accepted IDs include Aadhaar, PAN, passport, college ID, or bank passbook. Track city slip and admit card announcements, then firm up travel. Prioritise the October 28 deadline and finish early to avoid traffic.