UGC NET is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and PhD admission under the applicable rules. Management is listed under subject code 017.
The online application process for UGC NET December 2026 began on 8 October 2026. The regular application deadline is 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM. Candidates should complete the process well before the deadline and verify that the application confirmation page is generated after successful submission.
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Examination | UGC NET December 2026 |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
Subject | Management |
Subject Code | 017 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Start Date | 8 October 2026 |
Regular Application Last Date | 28 October 2026 |
Regular Fee Payment Deadline | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Late Application Window | 29–31 October 2026 |
Application Correction Window | 2–4 November 2026 |
Examination Window | 14–19 December 2026 |
Official Website |
Candidates should refer to the official December 2026 Information Bulletin for the latest application instructions and any revised dates.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Online Registration Begins | 8 October 2026 |
Regular Application Deadline | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Regular Examination Fee Payment Deadline | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Late Application Period | 29–31 October 2026 |
Late Fee Payment Deadline | 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
Application Correction Window | 2–4 November 2026 |
UGC NET December 2026 Examination | 14–19 December 2026 |
The examination window applies to the overall UGC NET December 2026 session. Candidates should check the official subject-wise schedule for the specific Management examination date and shift.
Official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
The official website provides access to the December 2026 application form and related notices. Candidates should check the current instructions before starting the registration process.
Applicants should avoid unofficial websites that claim to submit the form on their behalf or ask for unnecessary personal information.
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 |
PwD / PwBD | ₹325 |
Applicable service or processing charges and GST are payable in addition to the examination fee.
The official December 2026 bulletin also provides for an additional late fee of ₹500 during the notified late application window. Candidates should check the final payable amount displayed on the official portal before completing payment.
Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Open https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ and select the link for the UGC NET December 2026 application form.
Step 2: Complete Online Registration
Register using the details requested by the portal. Enter your name, date of birth, contact information, and other required particulars accurately.
Use an active email address and mobile number that you can access throughout the application and examination process.
Step 3: Log In to the Application Portal
After registration, use the application number and the login credentials requested by the portal to access the application form.
Step 4: Fill in Personal and Academic Details
Enter the requested personal, educational, category, and other examination-related information. Check each entry before proceeding.
Step 5: Select Management as the Subject
Select Management and verify subject code 017. Check the eligibility and subject-selection instructions in the official information bulletin before submitting the form.
Step 6: Upload the Required Information
Upload the photograph, signature, and any other documents or details requested by the portal in the specified format and size.
Step 7: Pay the Examination Fee
Pay the applicable category-wise examination fee through an available online payment method. Additional service charges and GST may apply.
Step 8: Submit the Application
Review the application details carefully and complete the final submission.
Step 9: Download the Confirmation Page
After successful submission and payment, download and save the confirmation page. Keep a copy of the application number and payment receipt for future reference.
Candidates should not assume that an application is complete until the portal confirms successful submission.
This may include:
Personal details and date of birth
Active email address and mobile number
Educational qualification details
Category information, where applicable
Photograph and signature in the prescribed format
Identity and other information requested in the application
Payment method for the examination fee
The exact upload requirements, file formats, sizes, and identity-verification instructions should be checked in the December 2026 Information Bulletin.
Candidates should ensure that uploaded images are clear and comply with the official specifications. Incorrect or unreadable uploads may cause problems during application verification.
Candidates should review their submitted details carefully before the regular application deadline. If a correction is required, they should consult the official correction notice to confirm which fields can be edited and whether any conditions apply.
Important points to remember:
The correction facility is available only during the announced period.
Not every application field is necessarily editable.
Additional fees may apply to certain permitted changes, if specified by NTA.
Candidates should save the updated confirmation or acknowledgement after completing a correction, where available.
Do not assume that every error can be corrected after submission. Accurate information at the initial application stage remains important.
Candidates who miss the regular application deadline may use the late application window announced for 29–31 October 2026, subject to the official instructions.
The additional late fee is ₹500 over and above the applicable examination fee. Service charges and GST may also apply.
Candidates should complete the online application and fee payment within the specified late application period. The availability of a late window should not be treated as a reason to delay registration.
The additional late fee is ₹500 over and above the applicable examination fee. Service charges and GST may also apply.
Candidates should complete the online application and fee payment within the specified late application period. The availability of a late window should not be treated as a reason to delay registration.
Incorrect subject selection: Confirm Management and subject code 017.
Incorrect category: Select the category that applies under the official rules.
Mistakes in personal details: Verify the spelling of your name and your date of birth.
Incorrect academic information: Enter qualification details accurately.
Unclear uploads: Follow the prescribed photograph and signature specifications.
Incomplete payment: Confirm that the fee transaction is successful.
Missing confirmation page: Download and save the final confirmation page after submission.
Waiting until the deadline: Submit early to allow time to resolve technical or payment problems.
Candidates should use the official application instructions as the final reference for all required fields and documents.
Recommended next steps include:
Save the application confirmation page and payment receipt.
Check the official website for application-related notices.
Review the Management syllabus and examination pattern.
Practise previous-year questions and mock tests.
Check for announcements about the exam city intimation slip.
Download the admit card when NTA releases it.
Verify the examination date, shift, centre address, and reporting instructions.
Candidates should continue to monitor official notices because dates and instructions may be revised.