The CBSE conducts NET on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The examination is held for determining the eligibility for a number of posts, Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship across the country. According to a few reports, the notification is expected to be out by June 20.
The application form for the National Eligibility Test (NET) has been delayed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

UGC (University Grants Commission) is a statutory organization established by the union government in 1956. Its main objective is to provide recognition to the Indian universities and provide funds to such recognized universities and colleges.CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) now conducts this exam on behalf of UGC for the post of Lecturer and for providing the JRF for Indian nationals in order to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and in research. The exam is conducted in streams such as Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce.