With only 48 hours left, UGC NET December 2026 applicants must move fast. The last date is October 28, 2026, 11:50 pm, per NTA. Portals often slow near cut-off, so avoid last-hour submissions. Early filing reduces payment glitches and centre allotment surprises for aspirants.
Applications run from October 8 to October 28, 11:50 pm. The late fee window is October 29 to October 31, 11:50 pm. Corrections open November 2 to November 4, up to 11:50 pm. City slip releases November 23, admit cards December 7; exams December 14–18 and 21.

UGC NET December 2026 application deadline and fee window
Apply now and pay once to generate your Confirmation Page. If payment fails, contact the gateway and repay; refunds follow reconciliation. Fees are Rs 1,150 for General, Rs 600 for EWS or OBC‑NCL, and Rs 325 for SC, ST, or PwD. Keep proof and track status.
UGC NET December 2026 documents and photo, signature specifications
Keep Aadhaar, valid photo identification, and academic proof handy. Upload a recent photo, 80 percent face visible, white background, 10–200 kb. Signature should be 10–50 kb; PwD or UDID certificate must be a 50–300 kb PDF. Carry EWS or OBC‑NCL certificates from the central list, with names matching Aadhaar.
UGC NET December 2026 correction window: what you can fix
Corrections are online only during November 2–4; treat details as final afterward. You may revise exam city preferences within the permitted fields, if required. Fix Aadhaar mismatches in name, date of birth, or UDID verification issues during the window. Do not change category without proof; offline requests are not accepted.
UGC NET December 2026 admit card: centre, shift and reporting checks
Check centre, shift, subject, and reporting time on your admit card. Gates close 30 minutes before the exam, and late entry is barred. Use the city slip on November 23 to plan travel and lodging early. For discrepancies, contact the helpline; admit cards download from December 7.
UGC NET December 2026 last‑mile checklist for candidates
Submit the form before October 28, 11:50 pm, and avoid peak traffic. Keep certificates ready, follow photo rules, and verify payment success. After corrections, print documents, track the city slip, and schedule revision time. Early, accurate steps now lower stress when exams begin on December 14.

