The registration numbers for upcoming UGC NET and Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 exams have surpassed 2.18 lakh, with deadlines approaching. NDTV reports registrations have crossed 2.19 lakh and highlights that the UGC NET registration deadline is October 28, pointing readers to official helpdesk details.
India Today and Times of India also say more than 2.18 lakh candidates have registered, with both outlets directing readers to key dates. Times of India adds specific exam schedules and distinguishes deadlines for the two tests, stating UGC NET applications close on October 28 and Joint CSIR NET closes on November 5.
Across the coverage, the main shared focus is the high number of registrations and the need to complete applications before the relevant end dates. Differences are mainly in how precisely they state the totals and which exam dates they choose to foreground.
