UGC NET December 2026: NTA shares tips to fix live photo capture issues during application

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued instructions for candidates facing difficulties capturing their live photographs while filling out the Uiversity Grants Commission National Eligibility Test December 2026 application form. The agency has advised applicants to ensure proper lighting on their faces, keep the background well-lit and clear, and make sure that only one face is visible in the frame.

In a post on X, NTA shared troubleshooting steps for candidates experiencing problems with the live photo capture process. If the issue persists, applicants have been advised to clear their browser cache, switch to a different browser or try using Incognito mode. Candidates should reopen their application forms and attempt to capture their live photographs again after following these steps.

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UGC NET December 2026: Where and how to apply

Candidates can visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in to get themselves registered.

• Visit the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the UGC NET December 2026 application link
• Complete the registration process and generate login credentials
• Log in using your application number and password and fill in the application form
• Upload the required documents, photograph and signature, following the instructions provided
• Cross-check details and pay the application fee
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference

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UGC NET, CSIR UGC NET December 2026 registrations
Over 1.86 lakh application forms have been submitted for UGC NET December 2026, while over 32,660 forms have been submitted for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination. NTA will close UGC NET registration on October 28 and CSIR UGC NET registration on November 5. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on December 19, 22 and 27, 2026 for a duration of 180 minutes. The exam will be held in computer-based test (CBT) mode. NTA will conduct UGC-NET December 2026 examination from December 14 to 19, 2026.

For further assistance, candidates can visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, or email the helpdesk at ugcnet@nta.ac.in. For assistance, candidates can also contact the NTA helpdesk at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700. For more details, one can go to the official website