The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card for candidates appearing in the examination scheduled from 22 June 2026 to 30 June 2026. The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. Admission in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates can download their admit cards through the official portal using their application credentials.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Subjects | 85 Subjects |
| Session | June 2026 |
| Category | Admit Card |
| Admit Card Status | Released |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 May 2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 May 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 26 May 2026 to 28 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 17 June 2026 |
| UGC NET Exam Date | 22 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | Notify Later |
| Result Declaration | Notify Later |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Unreserved | ₹1150/- |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325/- |
Age Limit
For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
For Assistant Professor
- No Upper Age Limit
Age relaxation is applicable as per NTA and UGC rules.
- Minimum Age – 21 years
- Maximum Age – 30 years
Subjects Available
UGC NET June 2026 is being conducted for 85 subjects through Computer Based Test mode. Candidates can appear in the subject related to their postgraduate qualification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized University.
- Minimum 55% Marks for General/EWS/OBC candidates.
- Minimum 50% Marks for SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates.
- Final-year postgraduate students are also eligible to apply provisionally.
Selection Process
The UGC NET examination is conducted for determining eligibility for:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Assistant Professor
- Ph.D. Admission
- Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Admission
Selection is based on performance in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Questions | Marks |
| Paper I | 50 | 100 |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
- No Negative Marking.
- All questions are objective type.
- Examination is conducted in CBT mode
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- UGC NET Admit Card
- Valid Photo Identity Proof
- Passport Size Photograph
- Postgraduate Qualification Documents
- Category Certificate (If Applicable)
- PwD Certificate (If Applicable)
How to Download UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card?
- Visit the official UGC NET website.
- Click on the UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Submit the details.
- Download the admit card.
- Take a printout for examination purposes.
