UGC NET December 2026 Registration Ends Today
TL;DR
- Registration and fee payment for UGC NET December 2026 close today, October 31.
- Over 10.17 lakh candidates have registered, but roughly 1.62 lakh still need to pay fees.
- The application deadline was previously extended from October 28 to October 31.
- An application correction window will be available from November 2 to 4.
The National Testing Agency is concluding the registration process for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test December 2026 session today. Applicants who have started their forms must finalize all pending steps and complete their fee payments by the 11:50 pm deadline.
Data released by the testing agency shows a total registration count of 1,017,544 individuals for the upcoming exam. While approximately 84 percent have cleared their fee payments, about 162,139 candidates have yet to finish this requirement.
The application window was previously extended to October 31 to provide extra time. Officials noted that simple registration does not secure a candidate's spot, and applicants must ensure successful fee transactions along with downloading confirmation pages.
Following the closure of today's deadline, a correction window will open from November 2 to November 4. This period allows applicants to modify specific details on their submitted forms.
Why It Matters
This examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowships, Assistant Professor appointments, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges, making it a critical step for individuals pursuing higher education and academic careers in India.
Oct 31, 2026 · Updated 10/31/2026, 7:58:33 AM · Reported with: The Indian Express
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