UGC NET Application Form 2026 Extended, Last Date 23 May

The last date to apply online for the UGC NET 2026 Exam has been further extended till 23rd May 2026 (11:50 pm). Candidates who have missed the registration before, must not delay any more and visit the official website www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in to submit application forms. UGC NET is a national level of exam conducted to determine the eligibility for admission to Indian universities and colleges for PhD, award of JRF and appointment as Assistant Professor, and appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.

UGC NET June 2026 Application Form

Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria before applying online for the UGC NET June 2026 Exam. Candidates must note that the UGC NET Apply Online 2026 process will be filled through online mode only. No offline forms or delays will be accepted after closing hours. The fee payment gateway will also close with the application window.

UGC NET Apply Online 2026 Date

Interested and eligible candidates can now apply online for the UGC NET exam till 23rd May 2026. The correction window will open from 25th to 27th May 2026. Candidates are advised to fill out the examination form before the last date to avoid any last-minute issues.

UGC NET June 2026 Application Form Link

National Testing Agency (NTA) has rescheduled the last date to apply for UGC NET June 2026 Exam for 23rd May 2026. For easier access, we have provided a direct link below to submit your UGC NET June 2026 Application Form. Make sure to complete the online form carefully; providing incorrect information can lead to the rejection of the application form.

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Steps to Apply Online for UGC NET Application Form 2026

Candidates can follow the below step-by-step process to apply online for the UGC NET June 2026 Exam.

Step 1- Visit the Official Website

Visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) at www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in and click on the UGC NET 2026 Application link.

Step 2 – New Registration

Use your own email ID and mobile number linked with Aadhaar.

Step 3 – Get OTP & Save Credentials
Generate and enter the OTP. Note down the Application Number and Password displayed after successful registration.

Step 4 – Fill Personal Details

Log in and fill in personal details such as name, parents’ names, date of birth, gender, and ID number.

Step 5 – Fill Academic & Exam Details

Enter contact details, category, academic qualifications, subject details, and select preferred exam cities. It is mandatory to select four cities of your choice.

Step 6 – Upload Documents

• Upload a photograph (10- 200 KB) and signature (4 – 30 KB) along with other required documents in the prescribed format. Additionally.
• The photograph must be in JPG/JPEG format, with your name and date on the photo, on a white background.
• Signature should be in running handwriting on white paper with a black pen.

Step 7 – Pay Application Fee

The application fee depends on your category and can be paid online using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI.

Step 8 – Submit & Download Confirmation

Check all information and submit the form, then save and print the confirmation page for future use.

UGC NET Apply Online 2026- Application Fee

Candidates applying for UGC NET 2026 must pay the prescribed examination fee based on their category. Candidates must pay the fee through online modes only while submitting their application form. The payment should be completed before the last date to avoid rejection.

UGC NET Exam 2026- Overview

UGC NET is an exam conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for ‘Award of Junior Research Fellowship’, ‘Appointment as Assistant Professor’, ‘Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.’, and ‘Admission to Ph.D. only’ in Indian Universities and Colleges.