UGC-NET December 2026 deadline extended to 31 October
NTA's 27 October public notice extends the UGC-NET December 2026 application and fee-payment deadline to 31 October at 11:50 pm, without a late fee.
The National Testing Agency's public notice dated 27 October 2026 extends the UGC-NET December 2026 online application deadline and the examination-fee payment deadline to 31 October 2026 at 11:50 pm, without a late fee.
What changed
NTA's notice says the final date for submitting the online application and the final date for successful fee payment are both 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 pm. It replaces the earlier 28 October deadline. The notice says the other terms and conditions in the information bulletin and earlier notices remain unchanged.
What applicants should do
Candidates should open the official UGC-NET portal, read the updated information bulletin, verify personal and subject details, upload required documents and ensure the payment status is successful. Save the confirmation page and payment receipt. An unfinished form or unsuccessful payment is not a completed application.
What the notice does not change
The extension is an application-schedule change, not a change to eligibility rules or an announcement of results. NTA advises candidates to avoid the last-minute rush. If the portal displays a newer corrigendum, follow the newer official instruction rather than an older news summary.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the revised UGC-NET December 2026 deadline?
31 October 2026 at 11:50 pm for both application submission and successful fee payment, according to NTA's 27 October notice.
Does the extension require a late fee?
The cited NTA notice says the revised deadline is without any late fee.