UGC NET Dec 2026 form last date now 31 Oct, no late fee
NTA extended the UGC NET December 2026 form and fee deadline to 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM, without any late fee (Public Notice of 27 October). Upload a photo of 10-200KB and a signature of 10-50KB, capture a live photo, and use the 2-4 November correction window only for permitted fields.
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NTA has extended the UGC NET December 2026 form to 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM, and the extra days carry no late fee. The Public Notice of 27 October moves both the form and the fee payment to that night, at the normal category fee. If an older page still says Rs 500 extra after 28 October, the notice has replaced it.
What the 27 October notice changed
| Step | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Form and fee payment close | 31 Oct, 11:50 PM |
| Late fee | None, per the 27 Oct notice |
| Correction window | 2 to 4 Nov, 11:50 PM |
| City intimation slip | 23 Nov |
| Admit card download | 7 Dec |
| Exam (CBT) | 14 to 18 Dec and 21 Dec |
Source: NTA, Public Notice of 27 October 2026, and the Information Bulletin UGC-NET December 2026 (dates at a glance).
The new notice only touches the last date and the fee. It says all other terms in the bulletin stay unchanged, so the 2 to 4 November correction window stands for now. Recheck ugcnet.nta.nic.in on 1 November before you plan around it.
UGC NET ka form abhi bhar sakte hain?
Haan. The form is still open today and tomorrow, 30 and 31 October. The portal accepts a form only when all three steps are done: the form, the uploads and the fee. A form with the upload or the payment missing is rejected, and NTA says it will not discuss it later.
The Confirmation Page appears only after the payment succeeds. If you have no Confirmation Page, you have not applied yet.
Photo, signature and document sizes
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live photograph | Taken on screen | Not stated | Not stated | Webcam, or scan the QR code with a phone; light background, 80% face visible |
| Recent photograph | JPG or JPEG | 10-200 | Not stated | Colour or black and white, white background, ears visible, no mask |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG | 10-50 | Not stated | Your own signature, not anyone else's |
| Disability or UDID certificate | 50-300 | Not stated | Only if you claim PwD or PwBD; clearly legible |
Source: NTA, Information Bulletin UGC-NET December 2026, application procedure (Step-2). The bulletin gives no pixel size.
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Finish the form tonight in four steps
- Log in with your application number and password. If you have not registered, register first with your own email and mobile number, because NTA writes only to those.
- Fill every section and pick four exam cities. The cities must be in the state of your permanent or present address.
- Capture the live photo, upload the photo and signature, then pay. Keep the transaction number.
- Download the Confirmation Page and keep two to five copies. You send nothing to NTA by post or WhatsApp.
If the live photo keeps getting rejected
The usual cause is framing. The face must fill about 80% of the frame with both ears showing, against a light background, with no mask. Step back and zoom in less than you think; a close-up that cuts the ears fails.
No webcam on the laptop? Scan the QR code on the screen with a phone and take the photo there.
Can I edit the form after I submit it?
Only in the correction window, and only the fields NTA permits. The bulletin (para 8.10) lists name, parents' names, gender, date of birth, category, PwD status, mobile, email, photograph, signature and choice of cities. Anything sent by post, fax, WhatsApp or email is not entertained.
Fee is Rs 1,150 for General, Rs 600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL, and Rs 325 for SC, ST, third gender and PwD, plus gateway charges. A successful payment is not refunded; failed or duplicate payments go through the refund route in the bulletin. If you are unsure of your category, read our category and uploads guide.
Checklist before you submit
- Photo is 10-200KB and signature is 10-50KB, both JPG.
- Name, parents' names and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- Email and mobile are yours and working until the result.
- Payment shows successful and the Confirmation Page has downloaded.
- Do not wait for the last hour: NTA itself advises finishing well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical trouble.
For the full upload table and the documents, see the main UGC NET Dec 2026 application post; for what is new in the bulletin, see the revised bulletin summary.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the UGC NET December 2026 form still open?
Yes. NTA extended the last date to 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM, for both the application form and the fee payment. The Public Notice of 27 October says it is without any late fee.
Has the last date been extended, and is there a late fee now?
The last date moved to 31 October 2026. The 27 October notice says there is no late fee, so you pay only the normal category fee. Older pages that mention Rs 500 extra refer to the original bulletin schedule.
What documents should I keep ready before filling the form?
A live photo taken on screen, a photograph of 10-200KB, a signature of 10-50KB, and a PDF of 50-300KB for a disability or UDID certificate if you claim it. Keep your Class 10 certificate handy for names and date of birth, and your own email and mobile.
What is the UGC NET form fee?
Rs 1,150 for General, Rs 600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL, and Rs 325 for SC, ST, third gender and PwD candidates, plus bank or gateway charges. UPI payments carry no gateway charge on the listed providers.
Can I correct my form after submitting it?
Yes, but only in the online correction window, listed as 2 to 4 November 2026, and only in the fields NTA permits. The notice of 27 October did not change that window, but check the NTA site again on 1 November.
What if the form says I am already registered?
Log in with the application number and password you created instead of registering again, because the declaration says an extra application is cancelled if more than one form is found. If you cannot recover your login, call NTA on 011-40759000 or 69227700, or write to ugcnet@nta.ac.in.
Sources
- NTA, Public Notice: Extension of Last Date for UGC-NET December 2026 (27 October 2026) (checked 2026-10)
- NTA, Information Bulletin UGC-NET December 2026 (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.