UGC NET December 2026 registrations cross 8.78 lakh; deadline Oct 31

The National Testing Agency says over 8.78 lakh candidates have registered for UGC NET December 2026, with more than 6.92 lakh completing fee payment. Payment is still pending for 1,86,144 applicants. The last date to apply is October 31 on ugcnet.nta.nic.in, and NTA has urged candidates to finish forms early and verify identity through DigiLocker.