The National Testing Agency has released the UGC NET June 2026 notification for candidates aiming for Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor eligibility, and Ph.D. admission. The UGC-NET June 2026 online application process runs from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026. The correction window will remain open from 22 May 2026 to 24 May 2026. The exam is scheduled from 22 June 2026 to 30 June 2026. To help you apply quickly and easily, we have provided the direct link of form for apply online
Name of the Post:- UGC NET June 2026 Notification Out: PDF Online Form All Details
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Application Fee For UGC NET June 2026
| Category | Application / Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| For General / Unreserved candidates | Rs. 1150/- |
| For General-EWS/OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- |
| For SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 325/- |
| Third Gender | Rs. 325/- |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of Online Registration | 29th April 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 20th May 2026 |
| Correction Date | 22nd May 2026 – 24th May 2026 |
| UGC NET June 2026 Exam date | 22nd June 2026 – 30th June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 7 to 10 days before exam |
| Result Date | Updated soon |
Overview
| Perticular | Discription |
|---|---|
| Exam name | UGC NET June 2026 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. / Ph.D. only, as applicable |
| Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) only |
| Subjects | 85 subjects |
| Application dates | 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Fee payment last date | 20 May 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Correction window | 22 May 2026 to 24 May 2026, up to 11:50 PM |
| Exam city intimation | By 10 June 2026 |
| Admit card | By 15 June 2026 |
| Exam dates | 22 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 |
| Exam duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Break between papers | No break between Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Official websites | ugcnet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in |
| Application mode | Online only |
| Fee (General/Unreserved) | Rs. 1150 |
| Fee (Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL) | Rs. 600 |
| Fee (SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third gender) | Rs. 325 |
Age Limit For UGC NET June 2026
| Category | Age limit / relaxation |
|---|---|
| JRF | Not more than 30 years as on 01 June 2026, the first day of the month in which the exam concludes |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third gender / Women | Up to 5 years relaxation for JRF |
| Research experience | Up to 5 years relaxation, subject to conditions in the bulletin |
| L.L.M. degree holders | 3 years relaxation |
| Armed forces service | Up to 5 years relaxation, subject to service length and conditions |
| Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
| Admission to Ph.D. | No upper age limit |
Education Qualification
| Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved / General-EWS | Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks, without rounding off |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third gender | Master’s degree or equivalent with at least 50% marks, without rounding off |
| Final-year / appearing candidates | Can apply provisionally if result is awaited or qualifying exam is delayed |
| Final requirement for provisional candidates | Must complete the Master’s degree or equivalent with required percentage within 2 years from the date of NET result |
| Candidates qualifying only for Ph.D. admission | Must complete the Master’s degree or equivalent within 1 year from the date of NET result |
| Subject requirement | Subject list is given in Appendix-II; postgraduate-level subject list is in Appendix-V |
Exam pattern For UGC NET June 2026
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | CBT only |
| Question type | Objective type, multiple-choice questions |
| Sections | Two sections: Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Paper 1 | 50 questions, 100 marks |
| Paper 2 | 100 questions, 200 marks |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Break | No break between Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Paper 1 focus | Teaching/research aptitude, reasoning, reading comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness |
| Paper 2 focus | Subject-specific domain knowledge |
| Marking scheme | 2 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Unanswered questions | No marks |
| Language | English and Hindi only, except language papers; English version will prevail in case of ambiguity |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Join Us | WhatsApp (Click here) |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
| Admit Card | 7 to 10 days before exam |
| Result | Updated soon |
Note:- Please read the official notification carefully before filling out the exam form.
How to apply
- Go to the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, and complete the online registration using your own email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form carefully and note the system-generated application number.
- Upload the required live photograph and scanned images of a recent photograph and signature in the prescribed size and format.
- The bulletin specifies a recent photograph of 10 KB to 200 KB and signature of 4 KB to 30 KB.
- Pay the examination fee through the available online modes and keep the payment proof safe.
- The application is considered complete only after successful fee payment.
- Download, save, and print the confirmation page for your record.
- The bulletin says you do not need to send the confirmation page or documents to NTA by post, email, fax, or hand. If needed, use the correction window from 22 May 2026 to 24 May 2026, but no changes are allowed after final submission and only one application form should be submitted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Who can apply for UGC NET June 2026?
Candidates with a Master’s degree or equivalent can apply. General/Unreserved/General-EWS candidates need at least 55% marks, while OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third gender candidates need at least 50% marks.
Q2. Can final-year students apply?
Yes. Students who are appearing in the final year or whose result is awaited can apply provisionally, but they must later meet the required percentage within the time limit mentioned in the bulletin.
Q3. Is there any age limit for Assistant Professor or Ph.D. admission?
No. The bulletin clearly says there is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor and for admission to Ph.D.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the exam?
No. The marking scheme says there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Q5. How many papers are there in UGC NET?
There are two sections: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 checks teaching/research aptitude, and Paper 2 checks subject knowledge.
Q6. Can I submit more than one application form?
No. The bulletin says only one application form should be submitted, and more than one form can lead to cancellation.
Q7. Will I get a correction chance after submission?
Yes, there is a correction window from 22 May 2026 to 24 May 2026, up to 11:50 PM, but only limited corrections are allowed and no changes are accepted after the window closes.
Q8. How will I receive exam-related updates?
NTA says important communication will be sent to the registered email address and mobile number, so both must be your own and active..