New Delhi. : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the online registration portal for the UGC-NET June 2026 examination, conducted on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Aspiring candidates can now apply through the official website from April 29, 2026.
UGC-NET serves as a national-level eligibility test for Indian nationals seeking (i) award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor, (ii) appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D., and (iii) admission to Ph.D. only in universities and colleges across India.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: April 29, 2026
- Last Date to Apply: May 20, 2026 (till 11:50 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: May 20, 2026
- Correction Window: May 22 to May 24, 2026
- Exam City Announcement: By June 10, 2026
- Admit Card Release: By June 15, 2026
- Exam Dates: June 22 to June 30, 2026
The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 85 subjects.
Application Fee
- General/Unreserved: ₹1150
- General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹600
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325
Key Instructions
Candidates must submit their applications only through the official portal:
https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Only one application per candidate is allowed.
- Applicants must carefully fill in details, as no corrections will be permitted after final submission.
- A valid email ID and mobile number are mandatory for receiving updates.
- Aadhaar-based verification is recommended for smoother processing.
- The application process is also integrated with the Government of India’s Meri Pehchan single sign-on system for ease of access.
Helpdesk
For assistance, candidates can contact NTA at:
011-40759000 / 011-69227700
ugcnet@nta.ac.in
Officials have clarified that the schedule is tentative and subject to change, with updates to be communicated via the official website.
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