{"id":6668,"date":"2026-05-23T04:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T22:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/live-jrfadda-new\/2026\/05\/23\/ugc-net-application-fee-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:36:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T08:06:35","slug":"ugc-net-application-fee-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-application-fee-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET December 2026 Application Deadline Extended: Check Official Update and Last Date"},"content":{"rendered":"

UGC NET Application Fee 2026<\/strong> is an important part of the registration process for candidates appearing for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET), conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). For the December 2026 session, candidates must pay the prescribed application fee according to their category while submitting the online application form.<\/p>\n

Latest Update:<\/strong> As per the latest official NTA notice, the last date to submit the UGC NET December 2026 application form and successfully pay the examination fee has been extended to 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM, without any late fee<\/strong>. Candidates who have not completed their registration can use this extended deadline to finish the application process. Applicants are advised to complete their forms and fee payments well before the closing time to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.<\/p>\n

The UGC NET Application Fee Structure 2026 varies by category, including General, General-EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender candidates. The examination fee can be paid online using the payment methods available on the official NTA application portal. Candidates should check the latest Information Bulletin and official notifications for category-wise fee details and payment instructions before completing their registration.<\/p>\n

For the latest updates, candidates should regularly visit the official UGC NET website<\/a> and the National Testing Agency website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Latest Update: UGC NET December 2026 Application Deadline Extended<\/h2>\n

As per the latest official notification released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the last date to submit the online application form for the UGC NET December 2026 examination has been extended to 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM, without any late fee.<\/strong> This extension provides additional time for candidates who have not yet completed their application process.<\/p>\n

Candidates must also complete the examination fee payment within the revised deadline. Applicants are advised to submit their forms and pay the required fee well before the closing time to avoid last-minute technical issues.<\/p>\n

UGC NET December 2026: Revised Application Schedule<\/h3>\n
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Activity<\/th>\nRevised Deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Last date to submit the online application form<\/td>\n31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Last date for successful examination fee payment<\/td>\n31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Late fee<\/td>\nNot applicable within the extended deadline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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UGC NET Application Form 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>UGC NET Application Form 2026<\/b> for the December session will be released online by the <\/span>National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/b> through its official website. Candidates will need to register, enter their personal and academic details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee to complete the registration process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Before submitting the form, candidates should carefully check all the information entered in the application form. After successful submission, they should download and keep a copy of the <\/span>confirmation page<\/b> and payment receipt for future reference.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET Application Fee 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

UGC National Eligibility Test<\/b> is one of the prestigious exams conducted by the <\/span>National Testing Agency<\/b> to assess the eligibility of a candidate for the position of <\/span>Assistant Professor <\/b>and <\/span>Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)<\/b> in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates seeking admission to UGC NET are required to submit a UGC NET application form along with the UGC NET form fee 2026 of the prescribed application fee.<\/span><\/p>\n

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UGC NET Application Fee 2026 Structure<\/b><\/h2>\n

The UGC NET registration fee or application fee is a <\/span>compulsory payment <\/b>made by all applicants who apply for the examination. The UGC NET Application Fee 2026 differs based on the category of the applicant. It must be noted that <\/span>candidates seeking the Junior Research Fellowship category will have to pay the same amount of registration fee as in the case of Assistant Professor<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The category-wise UGC NET Exam Fees 2026 are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/b><\/td>\nApplication Fee<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General\/Unreserved<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b91,150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General-EWS\/OBC-NCL<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b9600<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SC\/ST\/PwD\/ Third Gender<\/span><\/td>\n\u20b9325<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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UGC NET Application Fee 2026 for Reserved Categories<\/b><\/h2>\n

The reduced <\/span>UGC NET Application fee<\/span> is also supposed to facilitate the inclusion of candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds by supporting accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n