UGC NET is the acronym of the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test. To eliminate the confusion we have presented the UGC NET full form here. This exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted on behalf of UGC to determine the eligibility of the candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellow, or both. Qualified candidates can apply for jobs in various Indian Universities and Colleges. This exam is one of the oldest eligibility tests in the country.