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| Event | Date |
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| Exam (CBT) |
Last updated: 5 Jun 2026
- Application deadline revised: 10 May 2026 →
- Lifecycle advanced: application_open → application_closed
UGC NET June 2026 — the exam is from 22 to 30 June 2026. Applications closed in late May 2026; the city intimation slip is expected around 10 June and the admit card around 15 June 2026 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Download it by logging in with your Application Number and Date of Birth/password. UGC NET is the eligibility test for Assistant Professor, JRF and PhD admission, conducted in CBT mode across 87 subjects.
How to Download the UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card
- Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in and click the active City Intimation Slip / Admit Card link.
- Log in with your Application Number and Date of Birth (or password).
- Download and print the admit card; check your name, photo, subject code, exam centre, date and shift.
- Carry the printed admit card and a valid original photo ID to the centre.
UGC NET June 2026 — Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application window | 29 April – late May 2026 (closed) |
| City intimation slip | Expected ~10 June 2026 |
| Admit card | Expected ~15 June 2026 |
| Exam (CBT) | 22–30 June 2026 |
What is the difference between the city slip and the admit card?
The City Intimation Slip (around 10 June) only tells you the city of your exam centre, so you can plan travel — it does not have the centre address or shift timing. The Admit Card (around 15 June) carries the full centre address, exam date, shift and reporting time and is mandatory to enter the exam. Don't confuse the two; you need the admit card on exam day.
UGC NET 2026 Exam Pattern
UGC NET is a single 3-hour CBT with two papers and no negative marking (+2 per correct answer):
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 (Teaching/Research Aptitude) | 50 | 100 |
| Paper 2 (Subject-specific) | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
UGC NET 2026 Eligibility & Fee
Eligibility: a Master's degree with 55% (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender); final-year PG candidates may apply provisionally. The JRF age limit is 30 years (as on 1 June 2026, with up to 5 years' relaxation); there is no age limit for Assistant Professor or PhD admission.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,150 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
What does UGC NET qualify you for?
Based on your score, UGC NET gives one of three outcomes: JRF + Assistant Professor eligibility, Assistant Professor eligibility only, or PhD admission only. Assistant Professor eligibility is lifetime; the JRF award has a limited validity window to join an institution. An e-Certificate is issued on the NTA portal.
Practical Tips
- Subject (Paper 2) is locked at the form stage — it should match your PG subject and usually can't be changed later.
- JRF cut-off is higher than the Assistant-Professor-only cut-off — same paper, different qualifying thresholds, subject- and category-wise.
- City slip ≠ admit card — the slip is only for travel planning.
- Verify the admit card (name, subject code, shift) and carry a printout + valid photo ID; reach the centre early.
Aspirants can also see our CTET Result 2026 coverage for the school-teaching route.
Disclaimer: Compiled from NTA notices and reputable reports (last verified 5 June 2026). The exam window (22–30 June) and pattern are confirmed; city-slip/admit-card dates are expected — verify on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹0 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹0 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹0 |
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official portal of NTA (linked in Important Links below).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number to generate login credentials.
- Fill the application form with personal, educational, and contact details exactly as on official documents.
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed payment mode (see Application Fee table above).
- Review all entries carefully, then submit the form.
- Download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Resultpedia is independent and not affiliated with National Testing Agency. The official application link is in the Important Links section at the bottom of this page — verify all details on the official portal before applying.
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Frequently Asked Questions
UGC NET June 2026 exam kab hai?UGC NET जून 2026 परीक्षा कब है?
UGC NET June 2026 ka CBT exam 22 se 30 June 2026 ke beech hai. Admit card lagbhag 15 June ko ugcnet.nta.nic.in par aane ki ummeed hai.
UGC NET June 2026 admit card kaise download kare?UGC NET जून 2026 एडमिट कार्ड कैसे डाउनलोड करें?
ugcnet.nta.nic.in par City Slip/Admit Card link kholें → Application Number aur Date of Birth se login karें → download karke centre, date aur shift check karें.
City intimation slip aur admit card mein kya antar hai?सिटी स्लिप और एडमिट कार्ड में क्या अंतर है?
City slip (~10 June) sirf exam ka city batati hai (travel ke liye). Admit card (~15 June) mein centre ka pura pata, date, shift aur reporting time hota hai aur exam ke liye zaroori hai.
UGC NET 2026 ka exam pattern kya hai?UGC NET 2026 का परीक्षा पैटर्न क्या है?
3 ghante ka CBT, do paper — Paper 1 (50 Q/100 marks) aur Paper 2 (100 Q/200 marks), total 150 Q/300 marks. No negative marking, har sahi answer +2 marks.
UGC NET 2026 ki eligibility aur fee kya hai?UGC NET 2026 की योग्यता और फीस क्या है?
Master's degree 55% (reserved 50%) chahiye; final-year PG bhi apply kar sakte hain. JRF age limit 30 saal (relaxation 5 saal); Assistant Professor/PhD ke liye koi age limit nahi. Fee: General ₹1,150, OBC/EWS ₹600, SC/ST/PwD ₹325.
UGC NET kis cheez ke liye qualify karta hai?UGC NET किसके लिए योग्य बनाता है?
Score ke hisaab se UGC NET teen outcome deta hai — JRF + Assistant Professor, sirf Assistant Professor, ya sirf PhD admission eligibility. Assistant Professor eligibility lifetime hoti hai.