UGC NET June 2026 Registration Ends Today, Apply Now

UGC NET June 2026 Registration process is closing today, May 20, 2026, as per the schedule released by the National Testing Agency. Candidates who have not yet completed their application form can submit it online through the official portal before 11:50 PM.

The UGC NET examination is one of the most important eligibility tests for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The June 2026 session exam will be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026 at various examination centres across the country.

UGC NET 2026 Last Date for Application Form and Fee Payment

The National Testing Agency has clearly stated that today is the final deadline for submitting the UGC NET June 2026 application form along with the examination fee. No extension has been announced so far. Candidates who fail to complete the registration process within the deadline will not be allowed to appear for the examination. The category-wise application fee structure is as follows:

Candidates must ensure successful payment confirmation to complete the application process.

How to Apply for UGC NET June 2026?

Candidates can complete the registration process by visiting the official NTA portal. The application procedure includes registration, form filling, document upload and fee payment. Steps include:

• Visit the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Complete new candidate registration
• Fill in personal and academic details
• Upload scanned photograph and signature
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit and download confirmation page

Candidates are advised to verify all details carefully before final submission, as incorrect entries may lead to rejection.

UGC NET 2026 Application Correction Window

After the completion of the registration process, the National Testing Agency will open the application correction window from May 22 to May 24, 2026. Only candidates who successfully submit the application form will be eligible to make corrections in specific fields. Editable fields may include:

• Personal details
• Academic information
• Exam centre preferences
• Uploaded documents (as per guidelines)

No corrections will be allowed after the closure of the correction window.

UGC NET June 2026 Exam Schedule and Pattern Overview

The UGC NET June 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple cities in India. The exam dates have been officially scheduled from June 22 to June 30, 2026. The examination consists of two papers:

• Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude
• Paper 2: Subject-specific paper

Paper 1 evaluates candidates on reasoning ability, comprehension, communication, ICT, research aptitude and higher education system awareness. Paper 2 is based on the candidate’s chosen subject at the postgraduate level.

UGC NET 2026 Important Instructions for Applicants

Candidates must ensure that all details entered in the application form are accurate and match their official documents. Any discrepancy may lead to cancellation of candidature at later stages. Applicants should also keep the following documents ready:

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Scanned signature
• Valid identity proof
• Academic certificates

The National Testing Agency has advised candidates to complete the process early to avoid last-minute server issues due to heavy traffic near the deadline.