UGC NET December registration opens; apply by October 28

NTA has opened online applications for UGC NET December 2026. Candidates can apply and pay at ugcnet.nta.nic.in until 11:50 pm on October 28.

Applications with a ₹500 late fee will be accepted from October 29–31. The correction window runs from November 2–4.

Computer-based tests in 87 subjects are tentatively scheduled for December 14–19. Fees are ₹1,150 for general candidates, ₹600 for general-EWS and OBC-NCL, and ₹325 for SC, ST, PwD and third-gender candidates. Check official notices for changes.

Source report: NTA public notice, 8 October 2026.

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