UGC NET December 2026 application deadline has been extended. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date to submit the online application form and to pay the examination fee to 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). No late fee applies for this extension.
Direct Link to UGC NET December 2026 Last Date Extended Notice
UGC NET December 2026 Extension - Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination | UGC-NET December 2026 |
| Notice Type | Public Notice (extension of last date) |
| Notice Date | 27.10.2026 |
| Purpose of Exam | Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian Universities and Colleges |
| Revised Last Date (Application) | 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Revised Last Date (Fee Payment) | 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Official Websites | nta.ac.in and ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates
| Activity | Revised Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for submission of Online Application Form | 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last date for successful transaction of examination fee | 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
What Does the NTA Notice Say?
The NTA extended the deadline "in the interest of candidates" so that those who have not completed their application can do so. The key points are:
- The application deadline is now 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM).
- The fee payment deadline is also 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM).
- The extension is without any late fee.
- All other terms and conditions in the Information Bulletin and earlier Public Notices remain unchanged.
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026
The notice does not list application steps. It confirms that the Online Application Form is submitted through the NTA's official channels. To apply, follow the procedure in the Information Bulletin published on the official UGC NET website.
- Open the official UGC NET website listed under Important Links below.
- Find the UGC-NET December 2026 application link and the Information Bulletin.
- Complete the Online Application Form as instructed in the Information Bulletin.
- Pay the examination fee and make sure the transaction is successful.
- Complete both steps on or before 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM).
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Complete the application well before the revised deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.
- Make sure the fee transaction is successful before 11:50 PM on 31 October 2026.
- All earlier terms and conditions in the Information Bulletin and previous Public Notices still apply.
- Visit nta.ac.in and ugcnet.nta.nic.in regularly for the latest updates.