UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee & Payment Details: NTA (National Testing Agency) is the authority responsible for organising the UGC NET December 2026 examination. Candidates who want to apply for the UGC NET December 2026 attempt. They should follow the information mentioned in the UGC NET December 2026 Notification provided on the website.
It includes the application fee and important dates. Follow the details carefully, fill the application form correctly, and pay the fee from 8 October to 28 October 2026. The last date for late fee payment is 29 October to 31 October 2026.
UGC NET application fee is different for each category. Candidates must pay the fee based on their category. Pay the bank service charges and GST, if applicable. These charges are added to the application fee.
| UGC NET December 2026 Application Fee | |
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
| General / Unreserved | Rs. 1,150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 600 |
| SC / ST | Rs. 325 |
| Person with Disability (PwD/PwBD) | Rs. 325 |
| Third Gender | Rs. 325 |
| Late Fee | Rs. 500 extra |
Candidates must pay the application fee online through the payment options available on the official website.
The accepted payment methods include:
Net Banking
Debit Card
Credit Card
UPI
The available payment services include State Bank of India (SBI), Canara Bank, and Union Bank of India.
Candidates can visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in to fill out the form and pay the fee.
The website also supports login through Meri Pehchaan using options such as Jan Parichay, DigiLocker, and e-Pramaan, where available.
Also Check: How to Fill UGC NET December 2026 Application Form
Candidates should complete the application form and fee payment before the last date. Follow the official website to know any changes in the schedule.
| UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates | |
| Event | Date and Time |
| UGC NET December 2026 Application Form | 08 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit the application form | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Last date for normal fee payment | 28 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Application form submission with late fee | 29 October to 31 October 2026 |
| Last date for late fee payment | 31 October 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Application form correction window | 02 November to 04 November 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| UGC NET December 2026 exam dates | 14 December to 19 December 2026 |
| Extra exam dates, if needed | 20 December to 21 December 2026 |
| Exam city details | To be announced |
| Admit card release date | To be announced |
| Result date | To be announced |
Candidates can challenge a question in the provisional answer key by paying Rs. 200 per question. This fee is non-refundable. It means candidates will not get the money back, even if they submit a challenge.
Candidates should read the official instructions before submitting an answer key challenge.
Candidates should follow these important points while paying the UGC NET December 2026 application fee:
Check all details in the application form before making the payment.
Pay the correct fee according to the candidate category.
Complete the payment before the last date.
Check whether the payment status shows as successful.
Download and save the application confirmation page after successful submission.
Keep the payment receipt or transaction details for future use.
If the payment fails, check the payment status before trying again.
Visit the official website for updates about the application form and fee payment.