National Testing Agency (NTA)
UGC-NET December 2026 — Application Deadline Extension Notice
Important Update:
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially extended the registration and fee payment deadline for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Candidates who have not yet submitted their application forms or completed their examination fee payment can now do so until 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) without any late fee.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially extended the registration and fee payment deadline for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Candidates who have not yet submitted their application forms or completed their examination fee payment can now do so until 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) without any late fee.
Revised Schedule & Key Deadlines
| Exam Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination Session | UGC-NET December 2026 Cycle |
| New Last Date to Submit Application | 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Successful Fee Payment | 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Late Fee Applicable | Nil (No Late Fee / बिना विलंब शुल्क) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Candidates are strongly advised to complete the final application submission and fee transaction well before the 11:50 PM cut-off on 31 October 2026 to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Ensure successful generation of the Confirmation Page after completing fee payment via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
- Keep the printed copy of the Confirmation Page and proof of fee transaction safely for future reference.
Official Application Portal
Access the official portal to complete your registration or pay the pending examination fee:
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