UGC NET Dec 2026 Application Form Out; Check Fees, Dates & Apply Online

UGC NET December 2026 application process started on October 8, 2026, following the opening of the online registration portal by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates can submit the UGC NET Application Form 2026 till October 28, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates who miss the deadline can apply from October 29 to 31, 2026, by paying a late fee of ₹500. The application correction window is scheduled from November 2 to 4, 2026. The UGC NET December 2026 exam will be conducted from December 14 to 19, 2026.

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UGC NET Notification 2026

UGC NET December 2026 notification was released on October 8, 2026, by NTA. Candidates can download UGC NET 2026 Official Notification PDF to check the application schedule, eligibility criteria, exam dates and other important details.

UGC NET 2026 One-Time Registration

UGC NET December 2026 candidates must register through the Meri Pehchaan National Single Sign-On (SSO) platform before filling out the application form. Candidates who have already registered can log in using their existing credentials, while new users must complete registration using their own email ID and mobile number.

• Visit the official UGC NET website.
• Open the December 2026 application form.
• Log in through Meri Pehchaan SSO or complete new-user registration.
• Complete the required identity verification through the options provided on the portal.
• Proceed to fill out the application form.

Meri Pehchaan integrates identity providers such as DigiLocker, Jan Parichay and e-Pramaan. The bulletin does not prescribe a separate DigiLocker account as a mandatory requirement for every candidate. NTA also states that UMANG and DigiLocker facilities for downloading exam-related documents, including scorecards, are intended to be provided separately, with further instructions to follow.

Steps to Apply for UGC NET 2026

UGC NET December 2026 candidates must complete the application process through the official NTA portal by following the steps below.

Step 1: Registration/Login

Visit the official UGC NET website and open the December 2026 application form. Existing users can log in through their Meri Pehchaan credentials, while new users must register using their own email ID and mobile number.

Step 2: Fill Out the Online Application Form

Enter the required personal, contact, educational qualification, category and exam-related details. Candidates must also provide their subject and exam-city preferences. Note down the system-generated Application Number for future reference.

Step 3: Upload the Required Documents

Candidates must upload a live photograph during the application process, along with a recent photograph and scanned signature. PwD/PwBD candidates must upload the applicable Disability/UDID certificate.

The recent photograph must be in colour or black and white, with 80% of the face visible, including ears, without a mask, against a white background. The live photograph should be captured with proper lighting and a light-coloured background. Candidates can use a webcam or scan the QR code displayed on the application page using a mobile device or tablet.

Step 4: Verify the Application Details

Check the personal details, date of birth, category, educational qualifications, contact information, PwD/PwBD status and exam-city preferences before proceeding. NTA will treat the submitted details as final, subject to the prescribed correction facility.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Pay the exam fee through the payment gateway integrated with the application form. The official bulletin specifies payment through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card and UPI.

Applicable service or processing charges and GST are additional. Candidates applying during the late submission window must pay an extra ₹500.

Step 6: Download the Confirmation Page

After successful fee payment, download, save and print the confirmation page. Candidates should retain the Application Number, payment proof and confirmation page for future reference. The confirmation page is generated only after successful payment. Candidates are not required to send the confirmation page or other application documents to NTA by post, fax, WhatsApp, email or by hand.

UGC NET 2026 Important Dates

UGC NET December 2026 application and exam dates are given below.

The application and fee payment deadlines are 11:50 PM on the respective closing dates. NTA will announce the exam-city intimation and admit card release dates separately.

UGC NET Application Fee

UGC NET December 2026 candidates must pay the exam fee according to their category. General/Unreserved candidates must pay ₹1,150, General-EWS/OBC-NCL candidates must pay ₹600, and SC/ST/Third Gender and PwD/PwBD candidates must pay ₹325. Candidates submitting the form between October 29 and October 31, 2026, must pay an additional late fee of ₹500. Applicable service or processing charges and GST are payable over and above the exam fee.

The fee must be paid through the available online payment modes. Candidates should verify the transaction status and retain proof of payment. NTA will not refund the exam fee once it has been remitted.

UGC NET Application Form Correction Window

UGC NET December 2026 candidates can correct permitted details in their submitted application forms from November 2 to November 4, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. The correction facility will be available online through the official NTA website. Candidates should verify the details eligible for correction, including personal information, category, educational qualifications, PwD/PwBD status and exam-city preferences, as applicable to the form. NTA will not consider requests for changes after the correction window closes.

Candidates should follow the instructions displayed in the correction portal for the fields that can be modified. The information bulletin does not specify a separate correction fee in its application schedule.

Documents and Details Required for UGC NET Application

UGC NET December 2026 candidates should keep their personal, academic and communication details ready before starting the application process.

1. Photograph

• File size: 10 KB–200 KB
• Colour or black and white
• 80% of the face visible, including ears
• No mask and a white background

Candidates must also capture a live photograph during the application process.

2. Signature

• File size: 10 KB–50 KB
• The scanned signature must be clear and legible.

3. Disability/UDID Certificate

PwD/PwBD candidates must upload the applicable Disability/UDID certificate.

• Format: PDF
• File size: 50 KB–300 KB

Candidates without a UDID card should upload the Disability Certificate in the prescribed format, where applicable. NTA may verify the uploaded certificate with the issuing authority.

4. Personal and Academic Details

Candidates should keep the following information ready:

• Name and date of birth
• Email ID and mobile number
• Address and communication details
• Educational qualification details
• Category details, wherever applicable
• UGC NET subject and subject code
• exam-city preferences
• Disability/UDID details, wherever applicable

Candidates should ensure that all details match their official records and that the uploaded documents belong to them.

UGC NET Application Status

UGC NET December 2026 candidates should retain their Application Number, login credentials, payment proof and confirmation page after submitting the form. These details may be required to access subsequent exam-related updates.

Candidates should regularly check the official UGC NET website and their registered email ID for information regarding application status, exam-city intimation and admit cards. NTA has not announced the exam-city intimation or admit card release dates in the information bulletin.

UGC NET 2026 Payment Issues and Helpline

UGC NET andidates who do not receive 2026 confirmation page after payment should contact their bank, payment gateway or NTA helpline. Duplicate payments will be refunded through the original payment method after reconciliation, while unreceived payments will be refunded after the result is declared.

UGC NET 2026 payment query should mention the bank or gateway name, date and time of the transaction, transaction number, bank reference number, proof of transaction and a screenshot from the payment portal in case of failure.

What to Do After UGC NET Application Submission?

After submitting the UGC NET December 2026 application form, candidates should verify that the exam fee has been paid successfully and the confirmation page has been generated. Candidates should:

• Save the submitted application form and confirmation page.
• Retain the Application Number, login credentials and payment proof.
• Check the official NTA website and registered email ID for updates.
• Download the exam-city intimation slip when released.
• Download the admit card when it becomes available.
• Verify the exam date, shift, timing and centre mentioned on the admit card.

UGC NET December 2026 is scheduled from December 14 to 19, 2026. NTA will announce the exam-city intimation and admit card dates separately.