UGC NET December 2026: Apply for the UGC NET exam immediately; the last date is October 28..

Candidates planning to appear for the UGC-NET December 2026 examination should complete the application process as soon as possible without any delay. The last date to submit the form is October 28, after which the application window will close. To avoid any last-minute issues, candidates are advised to apply promptly by visiting the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, or by using the direct link provided on this page.

5,50,048 registrations received so far
According to information shared by the National Testing Agency (NTA), 3,73,419 applications have been completed to date. A large number of candidates have registered but have yet to pay the application fee or upload their photographs and signatures. The NTA has advised these candidates to complete the application process at the earliest.

5,50,048 candidates have registered.
3,73,419 candidates have completed their applications and paid the required fees.
1,36,993 candidates have yet to upload their photographs and signatures, and their application fees also remain unpaid.
31,580 candidates have uploaded their photographs and signatures but have not yet paid the application fee.

How to apply
To fill out the UGC-NET December 2026 application form, first visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
On the website's home page, under the 'LATEST NEWS' section, click on "UGC-NET Dec 2026 Application form live!"
On the new page, click on "New Registration" and provide the required details to register.
Once registered, complete the application form by entering the remaining necessary information.
Next, upload your photograph and signature.

Pay the prescribed application fee, submit the form, and take a printout for your records. December Session Exams to be Held on These Dates
The NTA will examine from December 14 to 18 and on December 21, 2026, at designated exam centers across the country. The examination will be held for a total of 87 subjects. For applicants, the exam city slips will be released on November 23, and the admit cards will be issued on December 7, 2026.

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