UGC NET Dec 2026: Correction Window 2–4 Nov, Exam Dates
Reviewed by Shivaji · Last updated: 1 November 2026
Applications for UGC NET December 2026 closed on 31 October 2026, after the National Testing Agency (NTA) extended the last date in its notice of 27 October. The next step is the form correction window from 2 to 4 November 2026.
UGC NET December 2026 key dates
- Applications opened: 8 October 2026
- Last date to apply and pay the fee (extended): 31 October 2026 (closed)
- Form correction window: 2 to 4 November 2026
- Exam city slip: 23 November 2026
- Admit card: 7 December 2026
- Exam dates: 14 to 18 December and 21 December 2026
Application fee
- General / Unreserved: ₹1,150
- Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹600
- SC / ST / PwD / third gender: ₹325
Bank charges and GST are extra. Pay by debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
What to do next
- Log in on ugcnet.nta.nic.in and check every detail in your form.
- Fix any mistake between 2 and 4 November 2026 (till 11:50 PM). There is no other chance.
- Download your exam city slip on 23 November and your admit card on 7 December.
FAQs
Can I still apply for UGC NET December 2026?
No. Applications closed on 31 October 2026.
When is the UGC NET December 2026 exam?
14 to 18 December and 21 December 2026. Your date and shift will be on your admit card.
Can I edit my form after submitting it?
Yes, in the correction window from 2 to 4 November 2026.
See also: UGC NET exam pattern, eligibility and age limit
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