The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET June 2026 notification for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (NET/JRF). This national-level exam determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions in Indian universities and colleges. The online application window opened on 29 April 2026, with the last date now extended to 24 May 2026. Aspirants planning an academic or research career should not miss this opportunity.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 29 April 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 24 May 2026
- Last Date Fee Payment : 24 May 2026
- Correction Window : 26 May – 28 May 2026
- Admit Card Download : 15 June 2026
- UGC NET Exam Date : 22 June – 30 June 2026
- Result Date : Not Released Yet
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : ₹1150 / ₹600
- SC / ST / PH : ₹325
- Payment Mode : Online — UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / E-Challan
Note: General category fee is ₹1150; EWS/OBC fee is ₹600.
Age Limit
- JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) : Maximum Age 31 Years
- NET (Assistant Professor only) : No Age Limit
- Age relaxation applicable as per UGC/Government rules.
Eligibility Qualification
| Exam | Qualification |
|---|---|
| NTA UGC NET / JRF June 2026 | Passed or Appeared in Master’s Degree in concerned subject with minimum 55% marks. Candidates with a 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree are also eligible. |
Subjects Available
UGC NET June 2026 is conducted across 85 subjects. Some of the key subjects include:
| S.No. | Subject Name | S.No. | Subject Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adult Education / Continuing Education | 2 | Anthropology |
| 3 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 4 | Arabic |
| 5 | Archaeology | 6 | Assamese |
| 7 | Bengali | 8 | Bodo |
| 9 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian & Peace Studies | 10 | Chinese |
| 11 | Commerce | 12 | Comparative Literature |
| 13 | Comparative Study of Religions | 14 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 15 | Criminology | 16 | Defence and Strategic Studies |
| 17 | Dogri | 18 | Economics / Development Studies |
| 19 | Education | 20 | Electronic Science |
| 21 | English | 22 | Environmental Sciences |
| 23 | Folk Literature | 24 | Forensic Science |
| 25 | French | 26 | Geography |
| 27 | German | 28 | Gujarati |
| 29 | Hindi | 30 | Hindu Studies |
| 31 | History | 32 | Home Science |
| 33 | Human Rights and Duties | 34 | Indian Culture |
| 35 | Indian Knowledge System | 36 | Japanese |
| 37 | Kannada | 38 | Kashmiri |
| 39 | Konkani | 40 | Labour Welfare / HRM |
| 41 | Law | 42 | Library and Information Science |
| 43 | Linguistics | 44 | Maithili |
| 45 | Malayalam | 46 | Management |
| 47 | Manipuri | 48 | Marathi |
| 49 | Mass Communication and Journalism | 50 | Museology & Conservation |
| 51 | Music | 52 | Nepali |
| 53 | Oriya | 54 | Pali |
| 55 | Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre | 56 | Persian |
| 57 | Philosophy | 58 | Physical Education |
| 59 | Political Science | 60 | Politics / International Relations |
| 61 | Population Studies | 62 | Prakrit |
| 63 | Psychology | 64 | Public Administration |
| 65 | Punjabi | 66 | Rajasthani |
| 67 | Russian | 68 | Sanskrit |
| 69 | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects | 70 | Santali |
| 71 | Sindhi | 72 | Social Medicine & Community Health |
| 73 | Social Work | 74 | Sociology |
| 75 | Spanish | 76 | Tamil |
| 77 | Telugu | 78 | Tourism Administration and Management |
| 79 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature | 80 | Urdu |
| 81 | Visual Art | 82 | Women Studies |
| 83 | Yoga | 84 | Disaster Management |
| 85 | Ayurveda Biology | — | — |
For the complete subject list with paper codes, refer to the official notification PDF.
How To Apply Online for NTA UGC NET June 2026
- Read the official notification carefully before starting
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on “UGC NET June 2026 Registration”
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in your personal, academic, and contact details accurately
- Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications
- Pay the application fee through online mode
- Submit the completed form
- Download and take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Date Extended Notice | Click Here |
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Questions & Answers for NTA UGC NET June 2026
Q1. When did the UGC NET June 2026 application start?
A1. The online application process started from 29 April 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UGC NET June 2026?
A2. The last date (extended) is 24 May 2026. Fee payment also closes on the same date.
Q3. When is the UGC NET June 2026 exam scheduled?
A3. The exam is scheduled from 22 June to 30 June 2026. Admit card will be available from 15 June 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for UGC NET June 2026?
A4. For JRF: Maximum age is 31 Years. For NET (Assistant Professor only): there is no upper age limit. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Q5. What is the eligibility for UGC NET June 2026?
A5. Candidates must have passed or be appearing in a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks. Candidates with a 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree are also eligible to apply. For complete subject-wise details, refer to the official notification.
Q6. What is the application fee for UGC NET June 2026?
A6. General category candidates need to pay ₹1150, EWS/OBC candidates pay ₹600, and SC/ST/PwD candidates pay ₹325. Payment can be made online through UPI, Debit/Credit Card, or Net Banking.