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APPLICATION FEES

UGC NET Economics Application Fees

Ujjwal Tipathy
Author | Updated On Oct 19, 2026
Candidates applying for the UGC NET Economics examination must pay the prescribed application fee based on their category. The application fee is generally determined by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the UGC NET examination. Candidates must complete the online fee payment process to submit their application successfully.

The UGC NET application fee may differ for General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and third-gender candidates. Applicants should check the official notification for the relevant examination cycle to confirm the applicable fee, payment deadline and accepted payment methods before submitting the form.

UGC NET Economics Application Fee 2026: Category-Wise Details
The UGC NET Economics application fee for the December 2026 session is listed below according to the candidate's category. The fee structure is the same for Economics and other UGC NET subjects.


Candidate Category

Application Fee

General / Unreserved

₹1,150

General-EWS

₹600

OBC-NCL

₹600

Scheduled Caste (SC)

₹325

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

₹325

Persons with Disability (PwD/PwBD)

₹325

Third Gender

₹325

Note: Applicable bank service charges, payment processing charges and GST may be payable in addition to the examination fee. Candidates should verify the final amount in the official information bulletin.

UGC NET Economics Late Fee 2026
Candidates submitting their applications during the late-fee period must pay an additional ₹500 along with the applicable category-wise examination fee. For the December 2026 session, the late-fee period is scheduled from 29 October to 31 October 2026.
UGC NET Economics Fee Payment Methods
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Candidates can pay the application fee online using the payment options available on the official UGC NET portal.

  • Credit Card

  • Debit Card

  • Net Banking

  • UPI

After completing the transaction, candidates should verify the payment status and download the application confirmation page for future reference. For official updates, visit the UGC NET official website

Some Frequently Asked Questions

The application fee is ₹1,150 for General candidates, ₹600 for General-EWS and OBC-NCL candidates, and ₹325 for SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender candidates.

The late fee is ₹500 in addition to the regular category-wise examination fee, subject to the dates and conditions specified by NTA.

The examination fee is generally non-refundable. Candidates should review the official information bulletin for the applicable payment and refund rules.

No. Economics candidates pay the standard UGC NET examination fee according to their category. There is no separate subject-specific application fee.

Check your transaction status before making another payment. If the amount has been debited but the application portal does not show successful payment, follow the instructions provided by NTA or the payment gateway.