5.50 lakh registrations so far for UGC NET December 2026; October 28 is the last date..

UGC NET December 2026: The registration process for the University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) for December 2026 is currently underway. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shared details regarding this. According to the information provided by the NTA, 5.5 lakh candidates had registered for the UGC NET December 2026 by October 25. This number is expected to increase further. The final date for registration is October 28.

Let us look at the UGC NET December 2026 registration process in detail, including the scheduled timeline. We will also review the registration data from the previous year.

3.73 lakh candidates have paid the application fee
According to the NTA, 550,048 candidates had registered for the UGC-NET December 2026 by October 25, 2026. Of these, 373,419 candidates have completed their applications and paid the required fee. Meanwhile, 136,993 candidates have yet to upload their photographs and signatures or pay the fee, and 31,580 candidates have uploaded their photographs and signatures but have not yet paid the application fee.

Registration for the UGC-NET December 2026 is ongoing. As of October 25, 2026: • 550,048 candidates have registered; • 373,419 candidates have completed their applications and paid the fee; • 136,993 candidates are yet to upload their photographs and signatures and pay the fee; and • 31,580 candidates have uploaded their photographs and signatures but have yet to pay the application fee. Candidates who have not yet applied are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. Candidates with incomplete applications should complete all pending steps, pay the application fee, and ensure they download the confirmation page. Do not wait until the final deadline.

October 28 is the last date.
The NTA began the registration process for the UGC-NET December 2026 cycle on October 8, with October 28 set as the final date for registration. The NTA has advised candidates who have not yet applied to submit their applications as soon as possible. Furthermore, those with incomplete applications should complete all remaining steps, pay the application fee, and remember to download the confirmation page. The NTA has cautioned against waiting until the last possible day.

Is the interest in UGC-NET waning?
Is the appeal of the UGC-NET declining? This question has emerged following the receipt of applications for the UGC-NET December 2026 cycle as of October 25. For context, a total of 993,702 candidates registered for the UGC-NET December 2025 cycle, of whom 735,614 appeared for the examination.

Meanwhile, with the registration deadline for the UGC-NET December 2026 cycle set for October 28, only 550,000 candidates had registered by October 25. It is considered unlikely that an additional 400,000-plus candidates will register within the remaining three days—a trend being interpreted as a decline in interest in the UGC-NET.

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