UGC NET December 2026 crosses 5.5 lakh registrations; deadline October 28

Over 5.5 lakh candidates had registered for UGC NET December 2026 as of October 25, with about 3.73 lakh completing forms and paying fees, the NTA said. The regular window on ugcnet.nta.nic.in closes October 28 at 11:50 pm, with late applications allowed until October 31 for a ₹500 fee. The exam runs December 14-18 and 21.