UGC NET June 2026 Notification (Soon): Exam Dates, Eligibility, Registration Guide
NTA will release the UGC NET June 2026 notification in April. The CBT exam covers JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD entry. Eligibility: 55% in Master's (50% for reserved). No age limit for Assistant Prof; 30 years for JRF (General). Apply online at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. No negative marking!
Varnika Srivastava4 Feb, 2026
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Are you aiming for a career in academia or research? The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the official notification for the UGC NET June 2026 session in April 2026. This national-level entrance exam is the gateway for Indian nationals to qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, and PhD admissions.
Below is the most comprehensive and fact-checked guide to help you navigate the application process, eligibility criteria, and exam pattern.
UGC NET June 2026: Key Highlights
| UGC NET June 2026: Key Highlights | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test |
| Frequency | Twice a Year (June & December) |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test - CBT) |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
| Helpline | 011-69227700 / 011-40759000 |
Important Dates (Tentative)
Stay ahead of the competition by keeping track of these crucial deadlines for the June 2026 cycle:
| Important Dates (Tentative) for UGC NET June 2026 | |
| Events | Tentative Dates |
| Notification Out | 1st Week April 2026 |
| Application Form Start | 1st Week April 2026 |
| Application Form End | 2nd Week May 2026 |
| Admit Card | June 2026 |
| Exam Date | June 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | July 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | July-Aug 2026 |
| Result | July-Aug 2026 |
| Cut Off | July-Aug 2026 |
UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2026
To apply for UGC NET, candidates must meet specific educational and age requirements.
1. Educational Qualifications
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General/EWS: Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks.
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OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: Master’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks.
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Final Year Students: Those awaiting results can apply provisionally.
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4-Year Bachelor’s Degree: Candidates with a 75% aggregate in a 4-year/8-semester UG program are eligible for JRF and PhD only (not Assistant Professor).
2. Age Limit (As of June 1, 2026)
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Assistant Professor & PhD: No upper age limit.
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Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
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Unreserved: Max 30 years.
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OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Women/Third Gender: Max 35 years.
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LLM Degree holders: Max 33 years.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Applications are accepted online only through the official portal.
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Registration: Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in, use your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and email to register.
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Form Filling: Enter personal details, academic qualifications, and select your preferred subject and city.
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Document Upload: * Photograph (10kb – 200kb)
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Signature (4kb – 30kb)
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Fee Payment: Pay via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
Application Fee Structure
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General: ₹1150
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General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹600
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SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325
UGC NET Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The UGC NET consists of two papers, both conducted in a single three-hour session without a break.
Paper 1: General Paper (Teaching & Research Aptitude)
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Questions: 50 (Compulsory)
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Marks: 100
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Topics: Teaching Aptitude, Research Methodology, Logical Reasoning, ICT, and Data Interpretation.
Paper 2: Subject-Specific
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Questions: 100
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Marks: 200
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Subjects: English (Code 30), Commerce (Code 08), Psychology (Code 04), Education (Code 09), etc.
Note: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
UGC NET Cut Off Trends (Reference: June 2025)
Knowing the previous year's cutoffs helps in setting target scores. (General Category data):
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English: JRF (188) | Asst. Prof (166) | PhD (146)
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Commerce: JRF (224) | Asst. Prof (194) | PhD (166)
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Political Science: JRF (244) | Asst. Prof (218) | PhD (186)