UGC NET registration deadline: Check date, time, ways to apply and other important instructions

UGC NET June 2026 registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reminded candidates that the registration window for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 examination will close on May 20, 2026.

Candidates who are yet to apply can complete the registration process through the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. As per the official notification, application forms can be submitted until 11:50 pm on the last date.

The NTA has advised candidates to complete both the application and fee payment process carefully before the deadline. The agency clarified that only those candidates whose examination fee is successfully paid will be considered registered for the exam.

How to apply for UGC NET June 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to submit their applications:

• Visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the “UGC NET June 2026 Registration” link on the homepage
• Register using the required credentials
• Fill out the application form carefully
• Upload the required documents
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference

Important instructions for candidates

The NTA has advised applicants to carefully review all details before final submission, as corrections in certain fields may not be permitted later.

Candidates should verify the following details carefully:

• Candidate’s name
• Father’s and mother’s names
• Social category
• Persons with Disabilities (PwD) status
• Difficulty in writing status
• Scribe requirement status
• Subject selected for the examination
• Preferred exam city choices

After successfully submitting the application form, candidates are advised to download and save the confirmation page.

The agency has also urged candidates to regularly check the official website for the latest notifications, updates and other examination-related information regarding UGC NET June 2026.