UGC NET December 2026: NTA Extends Application Deadline
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced an extension to the application deadline for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 examination. Candidates now have until October 31, 2026, at 11:50 pm, to submit their applications without incurring any late fees.
Deadline Extension Details
According to a public notice dated October 27, 2026, the extension is intended to provide additional time for candidates who have not yet completed their registration process. The deadline for paying the examination fee has also been extended to October 31, 2026, at 11:50 pm.
Registration Numbers
As of October 25, 2026, a total of 5,50,048 candidates had registered for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Of these, 3,73,419 candidates had successfully completed their applications and paid the examination fee, as reported by the NTA.
Official Portal
Candidates can access the application portal through the official UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in. They are also advised to regularly check the NTA website, nta.ac.in, for any further announcements and updates regarding the examination.
Key Conditions
The NTA has clarified that all other terms and conditions outlined in the information bulletin and previous public notices remain unchanged. The UGC NET examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor appointments, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges.
Eligibility for JRF
Candidates who qualify the examination are eligible for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) subject to fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria. The test also serves as a qualifying examination for candidates seeking academic positions as Assistant Professors in higher education institutions.
Source: The Indian Express. Featured image credit: The Indian Express.
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