UGC NET Registration 2026 Closes Tomorrow: Over 5.5 Lakh Candidates Have Registered

The last date for UGC NET registration 2026 is tomorrow, October 28. The National Testing Agency (NTA) said that 5,50,048 candidates had registered for the UGC NET December 2026 exam as of October 25. Of these, 3,73,419 candidates have completed their applications and paid the fee. If you have not applied yet, you can fill the form on ugcnet.nta.nic.in until 11:50 pm tomorrow.

UGC NET 2026 Registration: Latest Numbers

Before moving forward, let’s have a look at the UGC NET 2026 registration data for December exams. NTA shared these figures on its official X handle on October 25, 2026.

Breakdown of the above attached image:

Application Status	Candidates
Registered	5,50,048
Completed application and paid fee	3,73,419
Photo and signature not uploaded, fee pending	1,36,993
Photo and signature uploaded, fee pending	31,580

Quick Fact: The UGC NET December 2026 registration is for the second UGC NET session of the year. NTA declared the UGC NET June 2026 Results on August 28. 

UGC NET 2026 Registration Date: Important Dates

The UGC NET registration date 2026 began on October 8, and the form closes on October 28 at 11:50 pm. Here are all the dates in one place.

Event	Date
Registration starts	October 8, 2026
Last date to apply and pay the fee	October 28, 2026 (11:50 pm)
Late fee window	October 29 to 31, 2026
Correction window	November 2 to 4, 2026
City intimation slip	November 23, 2026
Admit card	December 7, 2026
Exam dates	December 14 to 18 and December 21, 2026

UGC NET December 2026 Registration Link and Steps to Apply

The UGC NET December 2026 registration link is on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Follow these steps for UGC NET registration.

1. Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in and click the UGC NET December 2026 registration link.
2. Log in or sign up through “Meri Pehchaan” with your own mobile number and email.
3. Fill in your personal and academic details, choose your subject and pick your exam cities.
4. Upload your photo and signature.
5. Pay the fee and download the confirmation page.

Quick Tip: Keep your photo (10 to 200 KB) and signature (4 to 30 KB) ready in JPG format before you start your UGC NET registration, so you can finish in one sitting.

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UGC NET Registration Fee 2026

The registration fee for UGC NET depends on your category. You can pay by UPI, net banking, debit card or credit card.

Category	Fee
General	₹1,150
General-EWS and OBC-NCL	₹600
SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender	₹325
Late fee (extra)	₹500

Quick Fact: The ₹500 late fee is added on top of the regular fee, so a General category candidate who applies between October 29 and 31 pays ₹1,650 in total.

Who Can Apply for UGC NET 2026?

You need a master's degree with at least 55% marks, and candidates from OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender categories need 50%. Final-year students waiting for their results can also apply. The age limit for JRF is 30 years as on December 1, 2026, and there is no age limit for Assistant Professor.

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Conclusion

The UGC NET registration 2026 window closes tomorrow, and more than 1.7 lakh registered candidates still have to finish their forms on October 25. Complete your form and pay the fee before 11:50 pm tomorrow, and use the correction window from November 2 to 4 to fix any mistakes. 

If you need help with your next step after UGC NET, CollegeSathi offers free counselling.