UGC NET June 2026 Exam Date OUT: Full Schedule, Admit Card Date, Shift Timings & Everything You Must Know Before June 22

If you're one of the lakhs of candidates who registered for UGC NET June 2026, your waiting is over. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the complete, subject-wise examination timetable. The clock is ticking — exams begin June 22, 2026, and you have barely two weeks to get battle-ready.

Here is everything you need to know, broken down clearly — no fluff, no filler.

What Is UGC NET? (Quick Explainer for First-Timers)

The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is one of India's most competitive national-level examinations. Conducted by NTA on behalf of UGC, it determines eligibility for:

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) — for candidates seeking funded research positions

• Assistant Professor — for teaching appointments in Indian colleges and universities

• PhD Admissions — many universities accept UGC NET scores for direct PhD entry

Only Indian nationals are eligible to appear. The exam is held twice a year — June and December cycles.

FAQ #1: Who can appear for UGC NET June 2026? Any Indian national who has completed or is in the final year of a postgraduate degree (Master's) with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) is eligible to appear for UGC NET June 2026.

UGC NET June 2026: Key Dates at a Glance

The NTA released the UGC NET June 2026 schedule, confirming the exam will run from June 22 to June 30, 2026. The City Intimation Slip is expected by June 10, and the admit card by June 15.

FAQ #2: When will the UGC NET June 2026 admit card be released? The UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card is expected to be published on June 15, 2026, and will be available for download at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dates: Subject-Wise Full Schedule

The UGC NET June 2026 examination will cover more than 80 subjects and will be held over five examination days in two shifts. NTA added two new subjects — Forestry and Statistics — bringing the total count to 87 subjects.

Shift Timings:

• Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)

• Shift 2: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

FAQ #3: On which date is the UGC NET Commerce exam in June 2026? The UGC NET Commerce exam is scheduled for June 24, 2026, in Shift 2 (3 PM to 6 PM).

FAQ #4: On which date is the UGC NET English exam in June 2026? The UGC NET English exam is scheduled for June 25, 2026, in Shift 1 (9 AM to 12 PM).

UGC NET June 2026 City Intimation Slip: How & When to Download

Candidates can download their exam city intimation slip 8–10 days before the exam from the official UGC-NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

Candidates scheduled to appear on June 22, 2026 can expect their city allotment details between June 12 and June 14, 2026. The city intimation slip helps candidates plan their travel and accommodation in advance.

Steps to download City Intimation Slip:

1. Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in

2. Click on "UGC NET June 2026 — City Intimation Slip"

3. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth

4. Enter the Security PIN shown on screen

5. Download and save your slip

FAQ #5: What is the UGC NET 2026 City Intimation Slip? It is a pre-admit card document that tells candidates which city their exam centre is located in. It does NOT mention the specific centre address — that appears on the admit card.

UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card: What to Check

The UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card will be released a few days after the exam city slip is issued. Candidates must verify the following details on the admit card: candidate's name, roll number, subject name and code, exam date, shift timing, exam centre address, reporting time, and exam instructions. Any discrepancies must be brought to NTA's attention immediately.

Steps to download Admit Card:

1. Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in

2. Click on "Login to Admit Card"

3. Enter Application Number and Password

4. Download and print the hall ticket

Do NOT forget to carry a valid photo ID along with the printed admit card on exam day. Digital/mobile copies are NOT accepted.

UGC NET June 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The duration of each paper will be 180 minutes (3 hours) with no break between Paper 1 and Paper 2.

FAQ #6: Is there negative marking in UGC NET June 2026? No. There is absolutely no negative marking in UGC NET 2026. Wrong answers carry zero marks. Unattempted questions also carry zero marks. Every attempt is a safe attempt — so never leave a question blank.

FAQ #7: How many marks is each question worth in UGC NET 2026? Each correct answer carries 2 marks. Paper 1 has 50 questions (100 marks) and Paper 2 has 100 questions (200 marks) — total 300 marks.

Exam Day Rules: Read Before June 22

Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card. Entry to the examination hall may be restricted after a certain time.

The NTA has advised candidates to report to the exam centre at least two hours before the exam begins — this allows time for frisking and registration formalities.

Items NOT allowed inside the exam hall:

• Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices

• Calculator, log tables

• Rough sheets (provided by NTA inside the hall)

• Any written material or books

Items MUST carry:

• Printed UGC NET Admit Card

• Original valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence)

• One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded during registration)

FAQ #8: Can I carry my mobile phone to the UGC NET exam centre? No. Electronic gadgets including mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones, and calculators are strictly prohibited inside UGC NET exam centres. Violating this rule can lead to disqualification.

New in UGC NET June 2026: What's Changed?

The NTA added two new subjects — Forestry and Statistics — to the June 2026 cycle, raising the total subject count to 87. The NTA also added four new examination centres in the North Eastern Region, located in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Meghalaya, to improve accessibility for candidates from remote areas.

Last-Minute Preparation Strategy (14 Days to Go)

With under two weeks left, here's how to make every day count:

Week 1 (June 8–14): Revise entire Paper 1 syllabus — Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning, ICT, Environment. Focus on previous year questions.

Week 2 (June 15–21): Shift 80% focus to Paper 2 (your subject). Revise high-weightage units. Attempt 2–3 full-length mock tests daily. Review answer keys critically.

Day Before Exam: Light revision only. Verify exam centre location on Google Maps. Prepare your documents. Sleep early.

FAQ #9: What is the syllabus for UGC NET Paper 1 in 2026? UGC NET Paper 1 is common for all subjects and covers: Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, ICT, People & Environment, and Higher Education System. It carries 100 marks (50 questions × 2 marks).

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Summary: UGC NET June 2026 — Everything in 60 Seconds

•  Exam Dates: June 22–30, 2026

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Shifts: 9 AM–12 PM | 3 PM–6 PM

• Subjects: 87 (including new additions: Forestry, Statistics)

• City Slip: By June 10, 2026

•  Admit Card: By June 15, 2026

•  Marking: +2 per correct answer | Zero negative marking

•  Website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in

FAQ #10: What happens after UGC NET June 2026 results are declared? After results, JRF-qualified candidates can apply for fellowships at universities/research institutions. Assistant Professor-qualified candidates can apply for teaching posts. Results typically include category-wise cut-offs and merit lists. Candidates can also download their scorecard from the NTA portal.

Stay bookmarked for live updates on UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card, City Intimation Slip, Answer Key, Result, and Cut-Off as they are released.