UGC NET December 2026: 9.60 Lakh Register, 1.70 Lakh Have Not Paid Fee; Exam From 14 December, Correction Window Till 4 November
About 9.60 lakh candidates across the country registered for the National Testing Agency's UGC NET December 2026 exam, but as per the report 1.70 lakh did not pay the fee by the application deadline. These figures are reported around the 31 October last date.
Applications without fee payment are not treated as complete. The application window is now closed and a correction window is open from 2 to 4 November 2026. The exam will be held on 14 to 18 December and 21 December 2026 in computer-based mode across 87 subjects.
UGC NET December 2026: Key Details
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registration began | 8 October 2026 |
| Application last date | 31 October 2026 (extended), till 11:50 pm |
| Correction window | 2 to 4 November 2026, till 11:50 pm |
| Exam dates | 14 to 18 and 21 December 2026 |
| Exam mode | Computer-based (CBT), 87 subjects |
| City slip | 23 November (as per reports) |
| Admit card | 7 December (as per reports) |
What 1.70 Lakh Pending Fees Mean
After registering, a candidate must fill the form, upload photo and signature, submit it and pay the fee; only then is the application valid. As per the report, a large number of the 9.60 lakh fell behind at these steps. NTA had earlier extended the deadline and also allowed late applications with a ₹500 late fee.
What You Can Change in the Correction Window
- Change in either your name or your parent's name.
- Date of birth, gender, category and exam city preference as per the rules.
- No changes allowed in mobile number, email, address, photo and signature.
- Correction is allowed only once, after which the form is locked.
These rules are reported as NTA instructions. Check the exact rules in NTA's official notice.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- If your application is complete, make any needed corrections before 11:50 pm on 4 November.
- Check your application status at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Watch NTA's website for the city slip (23 November) and admit card (7 December) dates.
- Beware of fake websites and rumours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many candidates registered for UGC NET December 2026?
About 9.60 lakh, as per the report.
How many did not pay the fee?
About 1.70 lakh, as per the report.
Until when is the correction window?
2 to 4 November 2026, till 11:50 pm.
When is the exam?
14 to 18 and 21 December 2026.
Note: This story has been written in our own words by the Emitrawala.com team, based on a newspaper report and public information. Figures and dates are as per the report; please confirm with official notices.
