The National Testing Agency (NTA) has claimed that over 8.78 lakh candidates have already registered for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2026 examination.
As per the data shared by NTA, a total of 8,78,711 candidates registered for the eligibility test, of which only 6,92,567 candidates have yet paid the exam fee, and payment of registration fee is pending for a total of 1,86,144 candidates.
- Total registrations: 8,78,711
- Candidates who paid the application fee: 6,92,567
- Confirmation pages downloaded: 6,91,691
- Fee payments pending: 1,86,144
In terms of application status, 1,45,888 candidates candidates are yet to upload their photos and signature; 7,512 candidates have uploaded their images but form submission and fee payment is pending for them; and over 32000 candidates have successfully submitted their application but their fee is pending.
- 1,45,888 candidates: Photo and signature upload pending; application fee also pending.
- 7,512 candidates: Images uploaded, but form submission and fee payment pending.
- 32,744 candidates: Application form submitted; only fee payment pending.
Meanwhile, the NTA also extended the last date to submit the online application form for the UGC NET December 2026 examination to October 31. The extension applies to both the submission of the online application form and the successful transaction of the examination fee. Earlier, the deadline to apply for UGC NET was October 28 (Wednesday).
Candidates who are interested in applying for the exam but were unable to register till now, can now complete their online registration process by 11:50 pm of October 31, 2026 (Saturday). This extension is without late fees. Candidates should also ensure they complete fee payment till 11:50 pm of October 31 too.
Students who are yet to apply can visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, and submit their forms by paying the prescribed application amount.
UGC NET December 2026 exam is scheduled to be held by NTA from December 14 to December 19 in a computer-based test (CBT) mode.
