UGC NET Dec 2026 form last date extended to 31 October
NTA extended the UGC NET December 2026 form and fee deadline to 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM, with no late fee. Upload a JPG photo of 10-200KB and a JPG signature of 10-50KB, capture the live photo with both ears visible, and pay before the deadline.
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NTA has extended the UGC NET December 2026 form to 31 October 2026, 11:50 PM, with no late fee. The fee also has to be paid by the same time, because the form counts as submitted only after the payment goes through.
The public notice is dated 27 October 2026. It changes the last date and the fee date and nothing else: it says all other terms in the Information Bulletin and earlier notices stay the same.
What the extension notice changes
Earlier, the bulletin had a normal window till 28 October and a late window of 29 to 31 October with Rs 500 extra. The 27 October notice moves the plain deadline to 31 October, and it says the extension is "without any late fee". So a form completed on 29, 30 or 31 October does not carry the Rs 500.
| Step | Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Submit the application form | 31 Oct, up to 11:50 PM |
| Pay the exam fee | 31 Oct, up to 11:50 PM |
| Correction window (online only) | 2 to 4 Nov, up to 11:50 PM, as in the bulletin |
| City intimation and admit card download | 23 Nov and 7 Dec |
Source: NTA Public Notice of 27 October 2026 and the updated Information Bulletin (updated 16 October 2026). The extension notice does not restate the correction dates, so look at ugcnet.nta.nic.in before 2 November.
How much is the fee?
As per the bulletin, the exam fee is Rs 1150 for General/Unreserved, Rs 600 for Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL, and Rs 325 for SC, ST, third gender and PwD/PwBD candidates. Service or processing charges and GST are extra and are paid to the bank or payment gateway. Check the fee on the portal before you pay.
Which uploads does the form ask for?
Everyone uploads a photograph and a signature, plus a live photograph taken during the form. Both must be JPG or JPEG. A disability or UDID certificate is added only for PwD candidates.
| Document | Format | File size (KB) | Dimensions | Other rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG or JPEG | 10 to 200 | Not given | Colour or black and white, white background, 80% face visible with ears, no mask |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG | 10 to 50 | Not given | Your own signature, not someone else's |
| Disability or UDID certificate | 50 to 300 | Not given | PwD candidates only, clearly legible | |
| Live photograph | Captured on screen | No upload | Not given | Webcam or QR code on a phone, light background, good lighting |
Source: NTA Information Bulletin UGC-NET December 2026 (updated 16 October 2026), application procedure Step 2 and the note on the live photograph. The bulletin gives no pixel size.
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Finish the form in this order
- Log in to ugcnet.nta.nic.in with the email and mobile number you registered with (the bulletin also mentions Meri Pehchaan sign-in).
- Fill in the personal, category, qualification and exam city details, and note down the application number.
- Switch on your camera when the form asks for the live photograph.
- Upload the photograph and signature (and the disability or UDID certificate, if it applies to you), then submit the form.
- Pay the fee by net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI, then download and save the confirmation page, which is generated only after a successful payment.
If the live photo or upload is rejected
The live photo needs a light background, proper lighting and 80% of the face visible, including both ears. A photo cropped so tight that the ears are cut off is the most common way to fail this rule. Step back from the camera and keep the whole head in the frame.
If your device has no working webcam, scan the QR code shown on the form with a phone or tablet and capture the live photo there.
For the upload step, check the size in KB before choosing the file. Keep the photo within 10-200KB and the signature within 10-50KB, as the bulletin states. NTA also reserves the right to verify your details and photographs, so use a clear, recent photo of yourself and look at the preview before you submit.
Passed or appearing in the qualification step?
If your Master's result is still awaited, you can still apply. The bulletin lets final-year and result-awaited candidates apply and admits them provisionally. You must finish the degree with the required marks (55%, or 50% for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and third gender) within two years of the NET result. More on this is in the documents and correction guide.
Checklist before you submit
- Photo and signature are JPG, with sizes inside 10-200KB and 10-50KB.
- Category matches your certificate. State-list OBC candidates not on the central list choose General.
- Name, parents' names, category and date of birth are correct, because the bulletin treats these as final once the correction period closes.
- Four exam cities are chosen from your state of permanent or present address.
- Fee (General Rs 1150, Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL Rs 600, SC, ST, third gender and PwD Rs 325, plus gateway charges and GST) paid before 11:50 PM on 31 October and the confirmation page saved.
For category, certificates and what you can fix later, read the category and certificates post. Exam dates are in the revised bulletin post.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to fill the UGC NET form now?
The last date is 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM, for both the application form and the fee, as per the NTA public notice of 27 October 2026. The form stays open until then and the portal stops taking new applications afterwards, so finish the payment too.
Is there a late fee after 28 October?
The extension notice says the date is extended without any late fee. The earlier Rs 500 late fee for 29 to 31 October does not apply to this extension.
UGC NET form me correction kaise kare aur kab tak?
The bulletin gives an online-only correction window of 2 to 4 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM, and says changes are allowed only in the fields NTA permits. The extension notice does not repeat these dates, so check ugcnet.nta.nic.in before 2 November.
How much is the UGC NET form fee?
As per the bulletin: Rs 1150 for General/Unreserved, Rs 600 for Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL, and Rs 325 for SC, ST, third gender and PwD/PwBD, plus gateway charges and GST. The extension adds no late fee.
Which documents are needed to fill the UGC NET form?
You need a photograph (JPG, 10-200KB), a signature (10-50KB) and a live photograph taken during the form. PwD candidates also upload a disability or UDID certificate as a PDF of 50-300KB. The bulletin lists no other upload.
Is UGC NET the same as CSIR NET, and do I need separate forms?
No. This notice covers only UGC-NET. CSIR NET has its own bulletin and dates, so check its page and our CSIR NET post before assuming the same deadline.
Why does my live photo keep getting rejected?
The bulletin asks for a light-coloured background, proper lighting and 80% face visibility including both ears, without a mask. If your device has no webcam, scan the QR code on the form and capture the photo on a mobile or tablet.
Sources
- NTA, Public Notice: Extension of Last Date for UGC-NET December 2026 (27 October 2026) (checked 2026-10)
- NTA, Corrigendum and Updated Information Bulletin UGC-NET December 2026 (16 October 2026) (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.