UGC NET June 2026 Exam
National Testing Agency (NTA) (Website)
Location: All IndiaApplication Start: 2026-04-29Application End: 2026-05-23Exam Date: 2026-06-22
| Total Vacancies | Not Specified |
| Pay Scale | As per UGC norms |
| Age Limit | Refer to official notification for JRF and Assistant Professor age criteria. |
Job Description
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programs in Indian universities and colleges.
Age Limit (Detail)
Refer to official notification for JRF and Assistant Professor age criteria.
Selection Process
The selection is based on a national-level computer-based examination consisting of two papers.
Exam Pattern
The exam consists of 85 subjects. It is a national-level test conducted twice a year.
Application Fee
- General/Unreserved: Rs. 1150/-
- OBC-NCL: Rs. 600/-
- SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: Rs. 325/-
Vacancy Details
| Events | Dates |
| Apply Online Starts | 2026-04-29 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2026-05-23 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 2026-05-23 |
| Correction Dates | 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-27 |
| City Intimation | 2026-06-10 |
| Admit Card | 2026-06-15 |
| Exam Dates | 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-30 |
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official website at www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Complete new registration using a valid email and mobile number.
- Note down the generated Application Number and Password.
- Log in to fill personal, academic, and exam details.
- Upload photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download the confirmation page.
Detailed Notification Link
| Official Notification | View Notification |
Qualifications
Post Graduate Degree