NTA has released the UGC NET June 2026 notification. The last date to apply online is today – May 20, 2026 (11:50 PM). If you are yet to fill the form, go to the official portal right now. The exam will be held from June 22 to June 30, 2026 across 87 subjects in Computer-Based Test mode.
Exam overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2026 |
| Purpose | JRF, Assistant Professor, PhD Admission |
| Number of Subjects | 87 (including new: Statistics, Forestry) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 29 April 2026 |
| Application Start | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 May 2026 – 11:50 PM (Today) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 20 May 2026 |
| Form Correction Window | 22 – 24 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Dates | 22 – 30 June 2026 |
| Result Declaration | As per schedule |
Eligibility criteria
Educational qualification
- Master’s degree in the relevant subject with minimum 55% marks (General/EWS). Reserved category candidates need 50%
- Four-year undergraduate degree holders are also eligible
- Final-year postgraduate students can apply, but must complete the degree within 2 years of qualifying
Age limit
- JRF: Maximum 31 years. SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Women candidates get relaxation as per government norms
- Assistant Professor: No upper age limit
- PhD Admission: No upper age limit
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹1,150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
Exam pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 – General Aptitude | 50 | 100 |
| Paper 2 – Subject Specific | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
Both papers are conducted in a single 3-hour session with no break. There is no negative marking in UGC NET 2026.
How to apply for UGC NET June 2026
- Go to the official apply portal: examinationservices.nic.in/ExamSys26Part2
- Click on “Apply for UGC NET June 2026”
- Register with your email ID and mobile number
- Fill the application form and select your subject
- Upload your photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit and save the confirmation page
Before you appear for the exam, go through the UGC NET June 2026 Syllabus to know exactly what Paper 1 and your chosen subject’s Paper 2 will cover. When the hall ticket is out, check our UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card page for download steps. After results are out, see the UGC NET June 2026 Result page to check your scorecard. Category-wise qualifying marks are covered on our UGC NET June 2026 Cut Off page.
Important links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – UGC NET June 2026 | Official NIC Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | GD Hosted |
| UGC NET Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
| NTA Official Website | nta.ac.in |
Last updated: 20.05.2026
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