UGC NET June 2026 Notification Out: Exam Dates, Eligibility & Application Guide

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the UGC NET June 2026 cycle. This national-level exam determines eligibility for 'Assistant Professor' and 'Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)' in Indian universities and colleges.

Key Highlights:

• Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT).
• New Subjects: For the 2026 cycle, NTA has included Statistics and Forestry as additional subjects.
• Application Period: April 29, 2026, to May 20, 2026 (11:50 PM).

Important Exam Dates:

• Correction Window: May 22 – May 24, 2026.
• Exam City Slip: By June 10, 2026.
• Admit Card Download: By June 15, 2026.
• Examination Dates: June 22 to June 30, 2026.

Application Fees: 

• General/Unreserved: ₹1,150
• OBC-NCL/EWS: ₹600
• SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325

How to Apply:

• Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
• Register using a valid email and mobile number.
• Fill out the application form and upload scanned documents.
• Pay the fee and download the confirmation page

Source: https://examinationservices.nic.in/ExamSys26Part2/Root/Home.aspx?enc=Ei4cajBkK1gZSfgr53ImFV/yIzhTZHBze3wooSg9Djgija2T1vzGc16BomrI4u26

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