According to the NTA public notice dated 8 October 2026, the online registration process for the UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled from 8 October to 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects, including Economics.
Candidates should complete the registration through the official website, verify all personal and academic details, pay the applicable examination fee, and submit the form before the deadline. The application process is online only, and candidates are permitted to submit only one application form.
The important dates for the UGC NET December 2026 application process are given below.
Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
Application form start date | 8 October 2026 |
Last date to apply online | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Last date for examination fee payment | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Late application window | 29 October to 31 October 2026 |
Late fee | ₹500 |
Last date for fee payment with late fee | 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Application form correction window | 2 November to 4 November 2026 |
Exam city intimation | To be announced |
Admit card release date | To be announced |
UGC NET December 2026 exam dates | 14 December to 19 December 2026 |
Source: NTA Public Notice dated 8 October 2026. Dates are tentative and may be revised by NTA.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
The examination fee can be paid online using a Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI. Candidates applying during the late registration window must pay an additional late fee of ₹500.
Valid email address and mobile number.
Aadhaar details or other permitted identity verification details.
Personal information, including name, date of birth and category details.
Educational qualification details and marks or percentage information.
Scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Category or disability certificate details, wherever applicable.
Online payment method for the examination fee.
Candidates should ensure that their registered email address and mobile number are accessible, as NTA uses them for important communications.
Visit the official website: Open the UGC NET portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Complete registration: Register using the available single sign-on service, Meri Pehchaan, and provide the required details.
Fill in the application form: Enter personal, educational and other required information accurately.
Select the examination subject: Choose Economics as the subject if you intend to appear for the Economics examination.
Upload documents: Upload the photograph, signature and other required documents according to the prescribed specifications.
Pay the application fee: Pay the applicable fee using one of the accepted online payment methods.
Review the details: Carefully verify all entries before final submission.
Submit and save: Submit the application form and download or print the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should complete the process before the deadline and follow the instructions in the official Information Bulletin.