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NTA Extends UGC‑NET June 2026 Registration Deadline

The agency’s final short extension forces applicants to finish registration promptly to keep their chance at JRF and assistant‑professor eligibility.

Overview

  • The National Testing Agency announced Saturday that the last date to submit UGC‑NET June 2026 applications and pay fees is extended to May 24, 2026, up to 11:50 PM.
  • NTA moved the correction window to May 26–28, 2026, with changes allowed online until 11:50 PM on the final day.
  • The agency warned this is the final extension and said no further deadline shifts will be granted, putting pressure on late applicants to act immediately.
  • Separately, NTA activated a facility on the NEET (UG) registration portal for eligible candidates to submit preferred bank details for fee refunds with a May 27, 2026, 11:50 PM cutoff.
  • UGC‑NET is the national CBT exam that decides eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor posts; candidates can apply at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and contact NTA helplines (011‑40759000 / 011‑69227700 or ugcnet@nta.ac.in) for support.