| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Application Start: 29 April 2026 • Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026 • Fee Payment Last Date: 24 May 2026 • Correction Window: 26–28 May 2026 • Exam City Intimation: By 10 June 2026 • Admit Card: By 15 June 2026 • Exam Date: 22 to 30 June 2026 | • General: ₹1150 • OBC / EWS: ₹600 • SC / ST / PwD: ₹325 • Additional processing charges may apply depending on the payment method. |
| Age Limit Details |
| • For JRF, the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 June 2026, with relaxation up to 5 years for reserved categories and women. • For Assistant Professor and PhD Admission, there is no upper age limit, which makes this exam accessible to a wide range of candidates. |
| Quick Overview |
| • Exam Name: UGC NET June 2026 • Full Form: University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (NET) • Exam Level: National Level • Purpose: JRF, Assistant Professor, PhD Admission |
| Important Dates |
| The exam will be conducted over multiple days, depending on subjects and candidates. |
| Educational Qualification |
| • Candidates must have a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks, while reserved category candidates require 50% marks. • Final-year postgraduate students can also apply, but they must complete their degree within the prescribed time after the result. Candidates with a 4-year bachelor’s degree (75% marks) are also eligible for JRF and PhD admission under new rules. |
| Exam Pattern |
| The UGC NET exam consists of two papers conducted in a single session without any break. |
| Paper | Marks | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 100 | 50 |
| Paper 2 | 200 | 100 |
| Paper 1 tests teaching and research aptitude, while Paper 2 is based on the subject selected by the candidate. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours (180 minutes). Marking Scheme: Each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking, which is a big advantage for candidates attempting all questions. |
| Selection Process |
| The result will be prepared based on performance in both papers combined. Candidates will be categorized into: • JRF + Assistant Professor • Assistant Professor + PhD Admission • PhD Admission Only For PhD admissions, the NET score carries 70% weightage, and the interview carries 30% weightage. |
| How to Apply For UGC NET June 2026 |
| Candidates can apply only through online mode by visiting the official NTA website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The process includes registration, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the fee. Applicants must ensure all details are correct because no changes are allowed after the correction window closes. |
| Some Useful Important Links | |
| Subject Wise Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Notification/ Information Bulletin | Click Here |
| Subjects List | Click Here |
| Online Form/ Registration Link | Click Here |
| 2026 Official Website | Click Here |