UGC NET · NTA notice
UGC-NET December 2026: Application deadline extended to 31 October 2026
· Source: National Testing Agency
About this notice
The National Testing Agency has extended the deadline to submit the online application form and pay the examination fee for the UGC-NET December 2026 Examination. Candidates can now finish their applications without any late fee until 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). All other terms and conditions mentioned in the Information Bulletin remain unchanged.
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About the Examination
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the UGC-NET December 2026 Examination to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for higher education roles in Indian Universities and Colleges.
- Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Appointment as Assistant Professor
- Admission to Ph.D. programmes
Revised Application Schedule
To facilitate candidates who have not yet completed their application process, the deadline has been extended without any late fee.
| 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) |
Important Instructions
- Candidates should complete their application process well before the revised deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.
- All other terms and conditions specified in the Information Bulletin and previous Public Notices remain unchanged.
- Candidates should regularly check the official NTA websites for the latest updates.
Helpline
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Phone | 011-40759000 |
| ugcnet@nta.ac.in | |
| Website | https://nta.ac.in · https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Frequently asked questions
What is the new last date to submit the UGC-NET December 2026 application form?
The extended last date for submission of the online application form is 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
What is the deadline for paying the UGC-NET December 2026 examination fee?
The last date for successful transaction of the examination fee is 31 October 2026 (up to 11:50 PM).
Is there any late fee for applying during the extended period?
No, the application deadline has been extended up to 31 October 2026 without any late fee.
What purposes does the UGC-NET December 2026 Examination serve?
It determines eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian Universities and Colleges.
Have any other terms or conditions of the exam changed?
No, all other terms and conditions mentioned in the Information Bulletin and earlier Public Notices remain unchanged.
Notice details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Notice | Extension of Last Date for Submission of Online Application Form for UGC-NET December 2026 Examination |
| Exam | UGC National Eligibility Test |
| Published | 27 October 2026 |
| Published on | nta.ac.in, ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
| Document | Notice_20261027235155.pdf |
Source
National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education, Government of India. Notice taken from the NTA notice board (nta.ac.in).
- Official notice (PDF) on nta.ac.in: Notice_20261027235155.pdf
- Page where NTA lists it on nta.ac.in
- Official notice (PDF) on ugcnet.nta.nic.in: 20261027659788738.pdf
- Page where NTA lists it on ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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