UGC NET December 2026 Registration Begins: Apply by October 28, Check Fees and Exam Dates

UGC NET December 2026 registration is open. Candidates can submit their online applications and pay the regular examination fee until October 28, 2026, at 11:50 p.m. The examination is scheduled for December 14–19 and will cover 87 subjects in computer-based mode.

Applicants should read the current information bulletin before selecting their subject and completing the form. Preparing academic records and identification details in advance can help prevent avoidable errors during registration.

UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates

The schedule is described as tentative in the registration notice. Exam-city information and admit-card availability will be announced separately.

UGC NET Application Fees

The ₹500 late fee applies in addition to the regular fee during the announced late-submission period. Candidates should verify successful payment and retain their transaction records.

How to Complete UGC NET Registration

1. Open the official UGC NET portal and select the December 2026 application.
2. Read the bulletin and confirm the relevant eligibility conditions.
3. Register using accessible contact details.
4. Enter personal, academic, category, and examination information carefully.
5. Upload documents according to the prescribed specifications.
6. Review the form, complete payment, and save the confirmation page.

Eligibility and Subject Selection

Before applying, identify the qualification route relevant to your academic background and intended outcome. UGC NET qualification categories cover JRF with Assistant Professor eligibility, Assistant Professor eligibility with PhD admission, and PhD admission only.

Do not select a subject solely because its title sounds similar to your degree. Check the bulletin’s instructions and seek clarification where your qualification or subject choice is uncertain. Successful payment does not independently establish eligibility.

Application Mistakes to Avoid

• Entering names or dates that differ from supporting records.
• Selecting a category without checking its documentation requirements.
• Uploading unclear or incorrectly formatted images.
• Assuming payment is complete without checking the application status.
• Relying on the correction window to fix every possible field.

Review the completed form before submission and keep a readable copy. If a technical problem occurs, record the error and use the designated helpdesk rather than submitting another application without checking the instructions.

Preparation After Registration

Create weekly targets covering syllabus revision, practice questions, and timed tests. Review mistakes after each practice session and give additional attention to recurring weaknesses. Keep reminders for application corrections and examination documents separate from study tasks.

Applicants should also distinguish UGC NET from Joint CSIR-UGC NET. These examinations have separate application processes; confirm the examination name before using any deadline or registration link.