UGC-NET December 2026 Examination fee payment deadline extended
NTA has extended the fee payment deadline for UGC-NET December 2026 Examination to 01 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). This applies only to candidates who have already submitted their online application forms but could not complete fee payment within the earlier deadline.
Key points
- The extension is only for payment of the examination fee by candidates whose application forms have already been submitted.
- Registration, application form submission and image upload closed on 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM); these have not been extended.
- All other terms and conditions in the Information Bulletin and earlier public notices remain unchanged.
Important dates
| Notice date | 01.11.2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration, application submission and image upload closed | 31 October 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Revised fee payment deadline | 01 November 2026 (up to 11:50 PM) |
What to do now
- Complete fee payment well before the revised deadline.
- Download and retain the Confirmation Page generated after successful payment.
- Regularly visit https://nta.ac.in and https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the latest updates.
Official notice
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.