UGC NET June 2026 Notification OUT: Registration, Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility, Full Details Here

UGC NET June 2026 Notification and Registration: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET June 2026 Notification, which is one of the most important exams for candidates aiming for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in India. This exam is conducted at the national level to determine eligibility for teaching and research roles in universities and colleges. As per the official information bulletin, the entire process, including application, exam, and result, will be conducted online. The UGC NET June 2026 Notification has been released on 29 April 2026 and the online applications are invited from 29 April to 20 May 2026. The UGC NET June 2026 exam will be held from 22 to30 June 2026

This time, UGC NET 2026 comes with clear timelines, updated eligibility rules, and a well-defined exam structure. If you are planning to apply, it is important to understand all the details carefully before filling out the form.

UGC NET June 2026 Overview

Important Dates

The exam will be conducted over multiple days, depending on subjects and candidates.

Application Fees

Additional processing charges may apply depending on the payment method.

Age Limit

• For JRF, the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 June 2026, with relaxation up to 5 years for reserved categories and women.
• For Assistant Professor and PhD Admission, there is no upper age limit, which makes this exam accessible to a wide range of candidates.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have a Master’s Degree with at least 55% marks, while reserved category candidates require 50% marks.
• Final-year postgraduate students can also apply, but they must complete their degree within the prescribed time after the result.

Candidates with a 4-year bachelor’s degree (75% marks) are also eligible for JRF and PhD admission under new rules.

Exam Pattern

The UGC NET exam consists of two papers conducted in a single session without any break.

Paper 1 tests teaching and research aptitude, while Paper 2 is based on the subject selected by the candidate. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours (180 minutes).

Marking Scheme: Each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking, which is a big advantage for candidates attempting all questions.

Selection Process

The result will be prepared based on performance in both papers combined. Candidates will be categorized into:

• JRF + Assistant Professor
• Assistant Professor + PhD Admission
• PhD Admission Only

For PhD admissions, the NET score carries 70% weightage, and the interview carries 30% weightage.

How to Apply For UGC NET June 2026

Candidates can apply only through online mode by visiting the official NTA website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The process includes registration, filling out the application form, uploading documents, and paying the fee.

Applicants must ensure all details are correct because no changes are allowed after the correction window closes.

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