UGC NET December 2026 Registration Is Live: Apply Now, Check Fees, and Avoid Common Errors

UGC NET December 2026 registration is now open. Apply by October 28, 11:50 pm. A late-fee window runs from October 29 to 31. The correction window is scheduled for November 2 to 4. The exam will be held from December 14 to 19 in Computer Based Test mode. Use Meri Pehchaan and Aadhaar for smoother verification.

Application fees are ₹1,150 for General, ₹600 for General-EWS and OBC‑NCL, and ₹325 for SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender. Payments close at 11:50 pm on the respective dates. The portal follows server time, so avoid last-minute submissions to prevent failures during peak traffic. Apply only through ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

UGC NET December 2026 registration: quick apply steps

Create or log in using Meri Pehchaan Single Sign-On. Register with your own email and mobile. Fill personal, academic, subject, and category details carefully. Upload photo and signature as per specs. Prefer Aadhaar eKYC to reduce mismatches. Pay the fee and download the confirmation page. Submit only one application to avoid disqualification.

UGC NET December 2026: photo, signature and certificate rules

Upload a recent photo, 80 percent face visible with ears, on a white background. Photo size must be 10–200 KB; signature 10–50 KB. PwD or UDID certificates should be 50–300 KB in PDF. Use valid central-list OBC‑NCL and EWS certificates; state-list OBC is not accepted. Ensure names match Aadhaar to reduce verification flags.

UGC NET December 2026 important dates and exam schedule

Exam dates are December 14 to 19; city intimation and admit cards will follow. NTA’s calendar and education portals indicate December 20–21 as buffer days, subject to change. Keep checking the website for shift-wise details and city allocation closer to the exam. Plan travel only after city confirmation.

UGC NET December 2026: common form errors to avoid

Do not submit multiple forms. Avoid name, date of birth, or category mismatches with documents. Choose the correct subject code and category. Recheck blurry photos, signatures in capitals, or non-white backgrounds. Note the 11:50 pm server cut-offs and use the November 2–4 correction window for permitted edits.

Set reminders for October 28 and the late-fee window through October 31. Keep Aadhaar, category certificates, and scanned images ready before you start. Track updates on ugcnet.nta.nic.in for city and admit card releases. For help, contact the NTA helplines listed in the notice. Apply early and avoid avoidable technical or document errors.