Apply for UGC NET December 2026 – Official NTA Website (https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/)
For more information about the examination, read our UGC NET December 2026 Notification.(https://professoracademy.com/ugc-net-december-2026-notification/)
Revised UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
Online application begins | 8 October 2026 |
Last date to submit application (revised) | 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
Last date for successful fee transaction (revised) | 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM |
Examination dates | 14–18 December and 21 December 2026 |
Note : The notice states that all other terms and conditions in the Information Bulletin and earlier public notices remain unchanged.
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2026
- Click Here to Visit the Official Website
- Open the UGC NET December 2026 application link on the home page
- Complete new registration with a valid email ID and mobile number
- Log in and enter the personal, academic and communication details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and certificates (if applicable) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI
- Review every entry, submit the form and download the confirmation page
An application is complete only when the form is submitted and the fee transaction is successful. Both must be finished by the revised deadline.
UGC NET Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
| General / Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
Documents Required
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned signature
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
- Master's degree or postgraduate certificates
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), if applicable
- PWD Certificate, if applicable
- Active Email ID and Mobile Number
Document | Size | Format |
Photograph | 10–200 KB | JPG/JPEG |
Signature | 4–30 KB | JPG/JPEG |
Category / PwD certificate | 50–300 KB |
Common Application Errors to Avoid
- Verify their name, date of birth and educational details.
- Select the correct subject and examination category.
- Upload documents in the prescribed format.
- Confirm successful payment of the examination fee.
- Download and save the confirmation page.
- Avoid waiting until the final hours of registration.
Start Your UGC NET December 2026 Preparation
Registering is only the first step. Once your application is confirmed, review the subject-wise UGC NET Syllabus https://professoracademy.com/ugc-net-syllabus/ to plan your Paper 1 and Paper 2 preparation within the time left before the December examination.
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