📝 UGC NET June 2026: Applications Open – Full Details

Kokila Chokkanathan
📌 Introduction

The UGC NET june 2026 (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) application process has officially started. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine eligibility for:

  • 🎓 Assistant Professor
  • 🔬 junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
  • 🎓 PhD admissions in many universities
📅 Important Dates (June 2026 Cycle)

  • 🟢 application Start: 29 april 2026
  • 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026
  • 🧾 Fee Payment Deadline: 20 May 2026
  • ✏️ Correction Window: 22–24 May 2026
  • 🧪 Exam Dates: 22–30 june 2026
🌐 How to Apply

Candidates can apply online only:

Visit official website 👉 ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Register with email and mobile number

Fill application form carefully

Upload documents and photo

Pay exam fee online

Submit and download confirmation page

📚 Eligibility Criteria

To apply for UGC NET 2026:

  • 🎓 Master’s degree (minimum required qualification)
  • 📊 General category: usually 55% marks required
  • 🧑‍🎓 OBC/SC/ST/PwD: relaxation as per rules
  • 📘 Final-year PG students can also apply
💰 Exam Fee (Approx.)

  • 🟢 General / EWS: ₹1150
  • 🟡 OBC (NCL): ₹600
  • 🔵 SC/ST/PwD: ₹325
🏫 Exam Pattern (Overview)

  • 💻 Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • 📖 Two papers:
    • Paper 1: Teaching & Research Aptitude
    • Paper 2: Subject-specific
  • 📊 Total subjects: ~85 (including new additions like Statistics)
🌟 Key Highlights

  • 🆓 Online application only
  • 🧑‍🏫 Eligibility for Assistant professor & JRF
  • 📅 Exam scheduled in june 2026
  • 📚 Based on postgraduate syllabus
📌 Final Summary

👉 UGC NET june 2026 applications are now open (from 29 april to 20 May 2026). Candidates must apply online through the official NTA portal and prepare for the exam scheduled in late june 2026.

 

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