UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card Released: Exam Day Instructions, Documents to Carry, Reporting Time — All You Need to Know

New Delhi, June 17, 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET June 2026 admit card today for candidates appearing in the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2026. The exam is set to begin on June 22, 2026, and will continue on June 23, 24, 25, 29, and 30, 2026.

Candidates can download their UGC NET 2026 hall ticket from the official NTA website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in. NTA has strongly advised all NET aspirants to carefully read every instruction printed on their admit card and strictly follow them on exam day.

Quick FAQ: When does UGC NET June 2026 start? UGC NET June 2026 begins on June 22, 2026 and continues on June 23, 24, 25, 29, and 30.

UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card: How to Download

To download the UGC NET 2026 admit card, follow these steps:

1. Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in

2. Click on the "UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card" link on the homepage

3. Enter your application number and date of birth

4. Download and print your hall ticket

Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre. Digital/mobile copies will NOT be accepted.

UGC NET Exam Day 2026: Key Instructions and Reporting Time

NTA has issued a detailed set of UGC NET exam day instructions. Here is everything candidates need to follow:

Reporting Time

• Candidates must report to the exam centre two hours before the scheduled start of the examination.

• This time is reserved for completing frisking and biometric/registration formalities at the gate.

• The registration desk will close 30 minutes before the exam begins. Candidates arriving late will not be permitted entry under any circumstances.

Quick FAQ: What is the UGC NET June 2026 reporting time? Candidates must arrive at the exam centre 2 hours before the exam. The registration counter closes 30 minutes before the exam start time.

Unfair Means and Malpractice

• Any candidate found indulging in unfair practices during the examination will have their result summarily cancelled.

• If a candidate appears from a centre other than the one allotted to them, their result will be cancelled.

• If a candidate is found to have allowed another person to write the exam on their behalf, the result will be cancelled and strict action will follow.

UGC NET 2026: Documents to Carry on Exam Day

This is the official list of documents every UGC NET 2026 candidate must bring to the examination centre:

Quick FAQ: What documents are needed for UGC NET June 2026? You must carry: (1) printed admit card, (2) passport-sized photo matching your application, (3) valid government photo ID, and (4) PwD/PwBD certificate if applicable.

Subject Verification on Exam Day: Important Step

Candidates must verify their question paper on the allotted computer before beginning the exam. According to NTA:

• Check that the question paper displayed on your computer matches your opted subject.

• If there is any discrepancy or mismatch, immediately bring it to the attention of the invigilator before starting.

• Do not attempt the wrong paper — raise the concern on the spot.

Quick FAQ: What if the question paper on my computer is wrong at UGC NET 2026? Do not attempt the paper. Immediately inform the invigilator at your examination centre.

UGC NET June 2026: Important Dates at a Glance

UGC NET 2026 Exam Day: Do's and Don'ts

Do's:

• Reach the exam centre two hours early

• Carry printed admit card and valid photo ID

• Carry passport-sized photographs matching the application

• Verify subject on screen before starting

Don'ts:

• Do not carry mobile phones, smartwatches, or electronic gadgets inside the hall

• Do not appear at a centre other than the one allotted

• Do not attempt to use unfair means — result will be cancelled

• Do not share your login credentials with anyone