UGC-NET December 2026: NTA extends exam fee payment date by one day, till 1 November 11:50 PM
NTA has extended the last date for successful transaction of the examination fee for UGC-NET December 2026 till 1 November 2026, 11:50 PM. The extension applies only to candidates who have already submitted their online application forms.
What this means for you
If you have already submitted your UGC-NET December 2026 application form but could not pay the fee, you can pay it till 1 November 2026, 11:50 PM. There is no extension for those who have not yet registered or submitted the form, as that window closed on 31 October 2026. After paying, download and keep the Confirmation Page.
Key facts
- New last date for fee payment: 1 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM
- The extension is only for candidates who have already submitted the online application form
- Registration, form submission and image upload closed on 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM); no extension there
- An earlier notice dated 27.10.2026 had extended the form and fee date up to 31 October 2026
- Download and retain the Confirmation Page generated after successful payment
- Check nta.ac.in and ugcnet.nta.nic.in for updates
What has changed
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has extended the last date for successful transaction of the examination fee for the UGC-NET December 2026 Examination by one additional day. Candidates whose application forms have already been submitted can now pay the fee till 1 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
Earlier, a public notice dated 27.10.2026 had extended the last date for submission of the online application form and for successful transaction of the examination fee up to 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM).
Who gets this extension
The extension applies only to candidates who completed and submitted their online application forms but could not complete the fee payment within the stipulated timeline. NTA said the decision was taken in the interest of such candidates.
What has not been extended
There is no extension for registration, submission of the online application form, or upload of images. These activities closed on 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM). Candidates who have not yet submitted a form cannot use this extra day.
What the exam is for
NTA conducts the UGC-NET December 2026 Examination to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian universities and colleges.
What candidates should do
NTA has advised candidates to complete the fee payment well before the revised deadline. After a successful payment, candidates should download and retain the Confirmation Page generated after payment.
All other terms and conditions mentioned in the Information Bulletin and earlier public notices remain unchanged. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official NTA websites nta.ac.in and ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates.
Questions and answers
What is the last date to pay the UGC-NET December 2026 fee?
1 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM. NTA has extended the date by one additional day, and it applies only to candidates who have already submitted their application forms.
Has the UGC-NET December 2026 application form date also been extended?
No. Registration, submission of the online application form and upload of images closed on 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM), and there is no extension for these.
What is the UGC-NET December 2026 exam for?
It determines eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian universities and colleges.
What should I do after paying the fee?
Download and retain the Confirmation Page generated after successful payment. NTA has advised candidates to complete the payment well before the deadline.
Where can I get the latest updates?
On the official NTA websites nta.ac.in and ugcnet.nta.nic.in. NTA has advised candidates to visit these sites regularly.
Source: NTA, "Extension of Last Date for Successful Transaction of Examination Fee for UGC-NET December 2026 Examination – Reg.", 1 November 2026. Read the original notice
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