UGC NET December 2026: Registration process for University Grant Commission (UGC) National Entrance Test (NET) December 2026 is underway. National Testing Agency (NTA) has shared information about this. According to information shared by NTA, 5.5 lakh candidates have registered for UGC NET December 2026 till October 25. However, the number of candidates registering now will increase. Last date of registration is 28th October.
Let us know about UGC NET December 2026 Registration Process in detail. Let us know when and for how long the registration process will be conducted. You will also know about the registrations done last year.
3.73 lakh candidates deposited the fee
According to information shared by NTA, 5,50,048 candidates have registered for UGC-NET December 2026 till 25 October 2026. Out of this 3,73,419 candidates have completed the application and paid the fee. Therefore, 1,36,993 candidates are yet to upload their photo and signature and pay the fee, while 31,580 candidates have uploaded the photo and signature, but are yet to pay the application fee.
Registration for UGC-NET December 2026 is ongoing. As on 25 October 2026: • 5,50,048 candidates have registered • 3,73,419 candidates have completed their applications and paid fees • 1,36,993 candidates are yet to upload their photograph and signature, and are also yet to pay their fees • 31,580 candidates are yet to upload their applications, have not paid the fees and have not paid the fees. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early. Applicants with incomplete forms are advised to complete all the remaining steps, pay the application fee and download the confirmation page. Don’t wait until the last date. Registration for UGC-NET December 2026 is ongoing. As on 25 October 2026: • 5,50,048 candidates have registered • 3,73,419 candidates have completed the application and paid the fee • 1,36,993 candidates are yet to upload their photo and signature Candidates are yet to upload their photo and pay the signature fee. Pending payment of application fee Candidates who have not applied yet, submit your application as soon as possible. Candidates whose application is incomplete, do not forget to complete all pending steps, pay the application fee and download the confirmation page. Don’t wait for the deadline. Last Date to Apply: 28 October 2026 Apply Now | Apply Now Helpline: 011-40759000 #UGCNET #NTA #NationalTestingAgency #UGCNETDecember2026
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28th October is the last date
NTA started the registration process for UGC NET December 2026 from October 8, under which the last date for registration is fixed on October 28. NTA has said that candidates who have not yet applied should submit their applications at the earliest. So candidates whose application is incomplete, they should complete all the pending steps, pay the application fee and don’t forget to download the confirmation page. NTA has advised not to wait till the last date.
Is the UGC NET craze dying down?
Is the UGC NET craze dying down? This question is under discussion after the applications received till October 25 for UGC NET December 2026. Actually, a total of 9,93,702 candidates registered for UGC NET December 2025. Out of these 7,35,614 candidates appeared for the exam.
While the last date of registration for UGC NET December 2026 is 28 October, 5.5 lakh candidates have registered till 25 October. It is believed that more than 4 lakh candidates will not register in 3 days due to which the UGC NET craze is being seen as dying down.
