The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC), has officially released the notification for the UGC-NET June 2026 examination. The online registration portal is now live from 29th April 2026.
This is your chance to qualify for:
- Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor
- Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
- Admission to Ph.D. only
The exam will be conducted for 87 subjects in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Important Dates for UGC-NET June 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 20 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 May 2026 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 22 May to 24 May 2026 |
| Announcement of Exam City | By 10 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | By 15 June 2026 |
| Examination Dates | 22 June to 30 June 2026 |
Application Fee
- General/Unreserved: ₹1150/-
- General-EWS / OBC-NCL: ₹600/-
- SC/ST/PwD / Third Gender: ₹325/-
How to Apply for UGC-NET June 2026 (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
- Click on the UGC-NET June 2026 registration link.
- Complete New Registration using your valid email ID and mobile number (or use Meri Pehchaan – Single Sign-On service for convenience).
- Fill in personal, educational, and contact details carefully.
- Choose your subject (must match your post-graduation) and preferred exam cities.
- Upload scanned documents: Photograph, Signature, and Category/PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee online (Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Key Instructions from NTA
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Applications must be submitted online only through the official NTA website.
- Keep your registered email and mobile number active — all important updates will be sent there.
- Read the Information Bulletin carefully before filling the form.
- No changes will be allowed after final submission (except during the correction window).
Official Websites: