National Testing Agency (NTA) has Released Official UGC NET June 2026 Notification for Exam of UGC National Eligibility Test Covering JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD Admission. NTA UGC NET Online Form 2026 Started on 29 Apr 2026, and the Last Date to Apply is 20 May 2026. Candidates Must Read All Complete Details for NTA UGC NET June 2026. Also Read – AU PGAT Online Form 2026
NTA UGC NET June 2026 : Key Highlights
Exam Runs Across 85 Subjects in Computer Based Test (CBT) Mode Only, and Uniquely Qualifies Candidates Under Three Separate Categories JRF, Assistant Professor, or PhD Admission Based on a Single Performance.
| Specification | Details / Information |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| University Authority | Behalf of University Grants Commission (UGC) |
| Admission Session | June 2026 |
| Course/Program Name | UGC NET June 2026 (JRF And Assistant Professor) |
| Course Level | PG / National Level |
| Admission Mode | Entrance Based (Computer Based Test) |
| Admission Stages | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) → Merit List → Eligibility for JRF / Assistant Professor / PhD Admission → Final Result |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Brochure Release Date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
💡 Important Information: UGC NET June 2026 is the First Cycle Under Which Candidates With a 4-Year/8-Semester Bachelor’s Degree (Minimum 75% Marks) Can Also Appear and They’re Eligible for JRF and PhD Admission, but NOT for Appointment as Assistant Professor.
UGC NET June 2026 : Important Dates
Entire Exam Window Runs from 22 Jun to 30 Jun 2026, and Unlike Previous Cycles, There’s No Break Allowed Between Paper 1 and Paper 2 During the 3-Hour Exam Session.
| Event Description | Scheduled Date |
| Start Date for Online Registration | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Registration | 20 May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 20 May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 22 May 2026 to 24 May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Entrance Exam Date | 22 Jun 2026 to 30 Jun 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | Will Be Notified on Website |
| Merit List / Result Declaration Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
UGC NET JRF June 2026 : Application Fee and Payment Mode
NTA has Fixed Category-Wise Fees for UGC NET JRF June 2026, and Candidates Should Note That Applicable Bank Service Charges and GST are Payable Separately Over and Above the Exam Fee.
| Applicant Category | Fees | Payment Mode |
| For General Candidate | ₹1150/- | Payment Mode: Candidates Pay Application Fee by Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / UPI / SBI / CANARA / ICICI / HDFC Bank Mode Only |
| For EWS / OBC-NCL Candidate | ₹600/- | |
| For SC / ST / PH Candidate | ₹325/- |
NTA UGC NET June 2026 : Age Limits As On 01 Jun 2026
For JRF, the Age is Counted as on 01 Jun 2026 That’s the First Day of the Month in Which the Exam Concludes Making it a Unique Rule Specific to the June 2026 Cycle.
| Reservation Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
| JRF | No Minimum Age | 31 Years | No Relaxation |
| NET | No Minimum Age | No Maximum Age | No Relaxation |
UGC NET JRF Exam June 2026 : Subject Available
UGC NET June 2026 is Conducted in 85 Subjects Including Newly Added Subjects Like Indian Knowledge System (Code: 103), Hindu Studies (Code: 102), Disaster Management (Code: 104), and Ayurveda Biology (Code: 105).
| S No. | Subject Name | S No. | Subject Name |
| 1 | Adult Education / Continuing Education / Andragogy / Non-Formal Education | 44 | Maithili |
| 2 | Anthropology | 45 | Malayalam |
| 3 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 46 | Management (Including Business Admn. Mgt. / Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. / Co-Operative Management) |
| 4 | Arabic | 47 | Manipuri |
| 5 | Archaeology | 48 | Marathi |
| 6 | Assamese | 49 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 7 | Bengali | 50 | Museology & Conservation |
| 8 | Bodo | 51 | Music |
| 9 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | 52 | Nepali |
| 10 | Chinese | 53 | Oriya |
| 11 | Commerce | 54 | Pali |
| 12 | Comparative Literature | 55 | Persian |
| 13 | Comparative Study of Religions | 56 | Philosophy |
| 14 | Computer Science and Applications | 57 | Physical Education |
| 15 | Criminology | 58 | Political Science |
| 16 | Defence and Strategic Studies | 59 | Politics Including International Relations / Defence Studies |
| 17 | Dogri | 60 | Population Studies |
| 18 | Economics / Rural Economics / Development Studies | 61 | Prakrit |
| 19 | Education | 62 | Psychology |
| 20 | Electronic Science | 63 | Public Administration |
| 21 | English | 64 | Punjabi |
| 22 | Environmental Sciences | 65 | Rajasthani |
| 23 | Folk Literature | 66 | Russian |
| 24 | Forensic Science | 67 | Sanskrit |
| 25 | French | 68 | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (Jyotisha / Vyakarna / Mimansa Etc.) |
| 26 | Geography | 69 | Santali |
| 27 | German | 70 | Sindhi |
| 28 | Gujarati | 71 | Social Medicine & Community Health |
| 29 | Hindi | 72 | Social Work |
| 30 | History | 73 | Sociology |
| 31 | Home Science | 74 | Spanish |
| 32 | Human Rights and Duties | 75 | Tamil |
| 33 | Indian Culture | 76 | Telugu |
| 34 | Japanese | 77 | Tribal and Regional Language / Literature |
| 35 | Kannada | 78 | Urdu |
| 36 | Kashmiri | 79 | Visual Art (Drawing / Painting / Sculpture / Applied Art) |
| 37 | Konkani | 80 | Women Studies |
| 38 | Labour Welfare / HRM / Industrial Relations | 81 | Yoga |
| 39 | Law | 82 | Hindu Studies |
| 40 | Library and Information Science | 83 | Indian Knowledge System |
| 41 | Linguistics | 84 | Disaster Management |
| 42 | Performing Art: Dance / Drama / Theatre | 85 | Ayurveda Biology |
| 43 | Mass Communication and Journalism | ||
UGC NET June 2026 Notification : Eligibility Criteria
Candidates With a 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree (75% Marks Minimum) Can Now Also Appear a Change from the Traditional Master’s-Degree-Only Rule but They’re Only Eligible for JRF and PhD, not for Assistant Professor Appointment.
| Course Name | Specification Details |
| JRF / Assistant Professor / PhD (Master’s Degree Route) | Passed / Appearing Master’s Degree in Relevant Subject With Minimum 55% Marks (50% for OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender) from Any UGC-Recognised University |
| JRF / PhD Only (4-Year Bachelor’s Degree Route) | 4-Year / 8-Semester Bachelor’s Degree With Minimum 75% Marks (70% for SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD / EWS). Not Eligible for Assistant Professor. |
| PhD Holders | Eligible With 50% Marks in Master’s Degree (5% Relaxation from Standard 55%) |
UGC NET June 2026 Notification : Required Documents
NTA Doesn’t Verify Documents at Time of Form Submission but Your Candidature Gets Cancelled at Any Stage if Documents Don’t Match During Verification by the Institution.
| Document Type | Document Details |
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Valid Government ID |
| Academic Certificates | Class X Certificate (for Name, DOB, Parents’ Name) + Master’s Degree / Final Year Marksheet or 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree Certificate |
| Caste Certificate | Caste Certificate Required For SC/ST/OBC/EWS Applicants. (For Reservation Benefits) |
| Photographs | Recent Coloured Photograph (10 KB to 200 KB) |
| Signature | Scanned Signature on White Paper (4 KB to 30 KB) |
| Mobile Number | Candidate’s Own Mobile Number (Can’t Be Changed After Submission) |
| Email ID | Candidate’s Own Email Address (All NTA Communications Will Be Sent Here Only) |
How To Fill NTA UGC NET Online Form 2026
Follow these Simple Steps to Submit Your Application Successfully. You Need to Ensure all Personal and Educational Details Match Your Official Original Documents Exactly.
- Step 1: Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in and Click on “New Registration.” Register Using Your Own Email ID and Mobile Number Via the MeriPehchaan (NSSO) Platform.
- Step 2: Fill in Online Application Form Carefully: Enter Name (as in Class X Certificate), Date of Birth, Category, Subject Code, 4 Exam City Choices, and Other Required Details. Note Down the System-Generated Application Number.
- Step 3: Upload Your Live Photograph (Captured Via Webcam / Mobile at the Time of Filling), Scanned Signature, and PwD/PwBD Certificate (if Applicable) in JPG/JPEG Format as Per Specified File Sizes.
- Step 4: Pay the Application Fee Online Using Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI Through SBI / CANARA / ICICI / HDFC Bank Payment Gateways. Keep Proof of Payment Safe.
- Step 5: Download and Print the Confirmation Page: it’s Generated Only After Successful Fee Payment. Keep at Least 4 Printed Copies for Future Reference. Don’t Send it to NTA by Post.
NTA UGC NET 2026 : Important Links & Resources
Candidates Should Bookmark Official NTA Website and Regularly Check Their Registered Email for Admit Card, Exam City, Answer Key, and Result Updates NTA Won’t Notify Individually for Any of These.
| Resources Type | Direct Link / Information |
| New Registration | Click to Apply Online |
| Candidate Login | Click to Student Login & Complete Your Registration |
| Download Notification | Click to Download Official Notification |
| Download Syllabus | Click to Download Subject-Wise Syllabus |
| Official Website | Click to Open NTA Official Website |
Rojgar Sangam Useful Links:
| Category | Details | Action Link |
| Useful Tools | Age Calculator, Image, PDF, More Tools | Visit Website |
| Mobile Apps | Our Android App is Available. | Download |
| Our iOS App (iPhone) is Not Currently Available. | ||
| Community | Telegram / WhatsApp / Arattai | Join / Follow / Subscribe |
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