UGC NET June 2026 Registration Extended Till May 23; Check Revised Schedule

Published: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:50 [IST]

The National Testing Agency has officially extended the registration deadline for the UGC NET June 2026 examination after receiving multiple requests from candidates seeking additional time to complete the application process.

According to a public notice issued on May 20, 2026, the agency decided to revise the schedule following "various representations from candidates" requesting an extension of the application deadline.

Candidates can now apply online for the UGC NET June 2026 examination through:

UGC NET Official Website - ugcnet.nta.nic.in

The revised schedule provides aspirants with additional time to complete registration, fee payment, and application corrections.

UGC NET June 2026 Registration Extended

As per the latest update from National Testing Agency, candidates can now submit their online application forms till:

May 23, 2026 (up to 10:00 AM)

Earlier, the last date to apply was May 20, 2026.

The extension is expected to benefit thousands of candidates who were unable to complete the registration process within the previous deadline.

Revised UGC NET June 2026 Schedule

The agency has also revised the fee payment and correction window schedule.

Important Dates

Event	Earlier Date	Revised Date
Last Date for Registration	May 20, 2026 upto 11:50 PM	May 23, 2026 upto 10 AM
Last Date for fee payment	May 20, 2026 upto 11:50 PM	May 23, 2026 upto 11:50 PM
Application Correction Window	May 20 to 24, 2026	May 25 to 27, 2026

Candidates are advised to complete all formalities before the revised deadlines to avoid last-minute technical issues.

UGC NET 2026 Application Fee Payment

The examination fee payment window has also been extended by the National Testing Agency.

Applicants can now submit the fee online till:

May 23, 2026 (11:50 PM)

Only candidates who successfully complete the fee payment process will be considered registered for the examination.

UGC NET Application Correction Window 2026

The correction facility allows candidates to edit certain details in their submitted application forms.

The revised correction window will remain open from:

May 25 to May 27, 2026

Candidates should carefully review:

Personal details
Educational qualifications
Subject selection
Uploaded documents
Examination centre preferences

Corrections should be made carefully, as errors may affect candidature during later stages.

About UGC NET Examination

The UGC NET examination conducted by the National Testing Agency is one of India's most important eligibility examinations for higher education and research careers.

The examination is conducted for:

Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Eligibility for Assistant Professor positions
Admission to PhD programmes
Admission to PhD-only courses

Universities and colleges across India use UGC NET scores for recruitment and admission purposes.

Eligibility and Examination Importance

Thousands of postgraduate candidates appear for UGC NET every year to pursue academic and research careers.

Qualifying the examination can help candidates:

Become eligible for Assistant Professor recruitment
Receive Junior Research Fellowship benefits
Gain admission into doctoral programmes
Improve academic career opportunities

The examination covers multiple subjects across humanities, commerce, sciences, and social sciences.

How to Apply for UGC NET June 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:

1. Visit the official website - UGC NET Portal

2. Click on the UGC NET June 2026 registration link

3. Complete new registration

4. Fill in personal and educational details

5. Upload required documents

6. Pay the application fee online

7. Submit the application form

8. Download and print the confirmation page

Applicants should verify all details carefully before final submission.

Important Advice for Candidates

Candidates are advised to:

Avoid waiting until the last day for registration
Keep scanned documents ready in required format
Use active mobile number and email ID
Carefully review details during the correction window

Applicants should regularly monitor the official website for examination updates and city intimation slips.

Conclusion

The National Testing Agency has extended the UGC NET June 2026 registration deadline till May 23, 2026, providing additional relief to candidates. The revised schedule also extends the fee payment and application correction timelines.

Eligible candidates can complete the application process through the official UGC NET website before the revised deadline.