The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date to submit the online application form for the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Candidates who have not completed their registration now have additional time to apply until October 31, 2026, at 11:50 PM.

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The extended deadline also applies to the successful payment of the examination fee. Candidates who complete the application process within this period will not have to pay a late fee. The extension gives applicants another opportunity to finish their registration and review their details before submission.

UGC NET determines eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as an Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates interested in these academic opportunities should carefully check the eligibility criteria and application instructions in the official information bulletin.

Applicants are advised not to wait until the final hours to submit their forms. They should verify their personal and academic details, complete the fee payment, and download the confirmation page after successful submission.

Candidates can access the application portal and official updates through the UGC NET official website. They should also check the latest public notices for any further instructions.

Students are encouraged to share this update with their university friends and classmates so that eligible candidates do not miss the revised deadline.