Candidates applying for the UGC NET December 2026 examination under Management (Subject Code 017) must pay the prescribed application fee according to their category. The application fee is the same across UGC NET subjects, including Management.
Candidates should check the official notification and information bulletin before submitting the application to confirm the applicable fee, payment deadline and any additional charges.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Examination | UGC NET December 2026 |
Subject | Management |
Subject Code | 017 |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Application Mode | Online |
General Category Fee | ₹1,150 |
General-EWS / OBC-NCL Fee | ₹600 |
SC / ST / Third Gender / PwD / PwBD Fee | ₹325 |
Payment Mode | Online payment methods provided on the application portal |
Official Website |
Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / Unreserved | ₹1,150 |
General-EWS | ₹600 |
OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) | ₹325 |
Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ₹325 |
Third Gender | ₹325 |
Persons with Disabilities (PwD/PwBD) | ₹325 |
Note: The amounts listed above are the prescribed base application fees. Applicable processing charges, payment gateway charges and GST, where levied, may be additional. Candidates should confirm the final payable amount on the official payment page.
For the December 2026 cycle, the announced schedule includes a late-application window with an additional late fee of ₹500. This charge is separate from the applicable category-wise examination fee.
The additional late fee may increase the total payable amount as follows, before applicable processing or payment charges:
Candidate Category | Base Fee | Additional Late Fee | Total Before Other Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
General / Unreserved | ₹1,150 | ₹500 | ₹1,650 |
General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹1,100 |
SC / ST / Third Gender / PwD / PwBD | ₹325 | ₹500 | ₹825 |
Candidates should verify the late-fee facility and applicable dates on the official website before relying on this option. A late fee does not guarantee acceptance after the notified deadline.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online application begins | 8 October 2026 |
Regular application deadline | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Regular fee payment deadline | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Late application window | 29–31 October 2026 |
Correction window | 2–4 November 2026 |
Examination window | 14–19 December 2026 |
Dates and deadlines are subject to official NTA notices. Candidates should check the latest updates in case the schedule is revised.
Visit the official UGC NET website at https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/.
Open the link for the UGC NET December 2026 application form.
Complete the registration process and sign in using the required credentials.
Fill in the application form and select Management (Subject Code 017), if applicable.
Enter the required personal, educational and category details.
Review the application form before proceeding to payment.
Select the available online payment option displayed on the portal.
Pay the applicable category-wise fee and any additional charges shown.
Wait for the payment confirmation before leaving the page.
Download and save the confirmation page and payment receipt for future reference.
Candidates should use only the official application portal and avoid making payments through unofficial websites or intermediaries.
Available Payment Methods
The payment options available to candidates are determined by the official application portal. Depending on the options enabled for the examination, candidates may be able to pay through:
Debit card
Credit card
Net banking
UPI or other supported digital payment options
Candidates should select an option displayed on the official payment page and follow the instructions provided during the transaction.
The application fee depends on the candidate's category, not the selected subject.
Management candidates must select Subject Code 017 where applicable.
Additional processing or payment charges may apply.
Candidates should pay within the announced deadline.
Keep a copy of the payment confirmation and completed application form.
Verify the category selected in the application before making payment.
Use the official NTA portal for registration and fee payment.
Read the latest information bulletin for the applicable payment and refund rules.
Candidates should not assume that the application fee is refundable. Any refund or adjustment is governed by the official examination rules and the circumstances specified by NTA.