Candidates who have applied for the UGC NET December 2026 exam are facing technical issues during registration. Many candidates’ forms remain incomplete due to DigiLocker verification and server issues. NTA has advised the candidates to complete the application process soon. The last date to apply for this exam is 28 October 2026. In such a situation, candidates are left with little time to fill the form and deposit the exam fee.

More than 5.50 lakh candidates have registered

A total of 5,50,048 candidates have registered for the UGC NET December exam till 25 October 2026. Out of them 3,73,419 candidates have completed the application process and deposited the exam fee.

At the same time, 1,36,993 candidates are facing problem in uploading photo and signature, while the application fee is yet to be deposited. Apart from this, 31,580 candidates have uploaded photo and signature, but they are yet to pay the exam fee.

You can apply till 28 October

The last date to apply for UGC NET December 2026 is 28 October 2026. Candidates who have not yet registered are advised to apply as soon as possible. Candidates whose forms are incomplete have to complete the process of filling all the required information, uploading photo and signature and paying the application fee.

@NTA_Exams I am facing Digilocker verification issue while filling UGC NET form.

— Amit Prakash (@Amit_Prakash01) October 26, 2026

After completing the application download the confirmation page

After completing the application process, candidates should download the confirmation page and keep it safe. Candidates should avoid waiting for the last date.

Candidates applying for UGC NET December 2026 can complete the registration and application process by visiting the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. For application related issues, candidates can seek help from NTA Helpline 011-40759000.