UGC NET June 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online Till May 20, Exam from June 22 to 30

The National Testing Agency has officially released the UGC NET June 2026 notification and opened the online application window. The exam is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges.

Candidates interested in appearing for the UGC NET June 2026 exam must complete their application process within the given timeline on the official portal.

UGC NET June 2026 Notification

UGC NET 2026 Application Process has started from April 29, 2026. The last date to apply is May 20, 2026 (11:50 PM). As per the official schedule, the exam will be conducted between June 22 and June 30, 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

UGC NET June 2026 Notification

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UGC NET June 2026 Public Notice

UGC NET June 2026 Application Fee

UGC NET June 2026 Application Process

Candidates can apply for UGC NET 2026 through online mode only via the official website:

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit the official website

2. Register using valid email ID and mobile number

3. Fill out the application form carefully

4. Upload required documents (photo, signature, etc.)

5. Pay the application fee online

6. Submit and download confirmation page

Important Instructions

• Only one application form is allowed per candidate

• Application via offline mode will not be accepted

• Use a valid email ID and mobile number for communication

• Aadhaar verification is recommended for smoother processing

• Follow instructions mentioned in the official information bulletin carefully

• No changes allowed after final submission (except correction window)

What’s New in UGC NET June 2026?

• Registration started on April 29, 2026

• Fixed deadline: May 20, 2026

• Exam scheduled from June 22 to June 30

• Meri Pehchan (SSO login) enabled for easier registration

• Aadhaar-based verification encouraged

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2026

To apply for UGC NET, candidates must meet specific educational and age requirements.

1. Educational Qualifications

• General/EWS: Master’s degree with at least 55% aggregate marks.

• OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: Master’s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks.

• Final Year Students: Those awaiting results can apply provisionally.

• 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)

• Assistant Professor & PhD: No upper age limit.

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):

  • Unreserved: Max 30 years.

  • OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Women/Third Gender: Max 35 years.

  • LLM Degree holders: Max 33 years.

UGC NET Eligiility Criteria

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)

• Mode: CBT

• Papers: Paper 1

• Questions: 50 (Compulsory)

• Marks: 100

• Topics: Teaching Aptitude, Research Methodology, Logical Reasoning, ICT, and Data Interpretation.

UGC NET Syllabus

Paper 2: Subject-Specific

• Mode: CBT

• Papers: Paper 2

• Questions: 100

• Marks: 200

• 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 Exam Pattern