UGC NET December 2026 Registrations Surpass 5.5 Lakh Ahead of October 28 Deadline
The National Testing Agency (NTA) reported that over 5.5 lakh candidates have registered for the UGC NET December 2026 exam as of October 25, with 3,73,419 completing their applications and paying the fee. Among registrants, 1,36,993 have yet to upload their photograph and signature and pay the fee, while 31,580 have uploaded documents but not paid. The regular application deadline is October 28, with a late fee option until October 31. The exam will be held from December 14 to 19, 2026.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 38/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, timesnow. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 26 Oct, 11:31 am. Other outlets followed.
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