UGC NET Exam Date 2026- Check Subject-wise June Schedule Here

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Mar 24, 2026 11:27 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UGC NET Date 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to soon release the UGC NET Notification 2026 for the June session on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It will be released in the form of PDF and will consists of the information related to the exams. Along with the notification, the UGC NET application form will also be released. It is advised to the candidates to read the eligibility before applying for the exam. The UGC NET notification comprises the information about the important dates, application process, syllabus, pattern, eligibility, etc. 

UGC NET exam for the December session was held from December 31 to January 7. The result was declared on February 4. The notification was released on October 7. Scroll down to know about the syllabus, exam pattern and UGC NET important dates 2026 here. The important events related to the UGC NTA NET exam are also mentioned in the article.

 

 

 

Table of contents
  • UGC NET Schedule 2026
  • UGC NET 2026 Application Form Dates
  • UGC NET 2026 Exam Admit Card Date
  • UGC NET 2026 June Exam Date
  • UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Date
  • UGC NET 2026 Result Date
  • UGC NET 2026 Certificate Date
  • UGC NET Dates FAQs 2026
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UGC NET Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

UGC NET June 2026 Application Form

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26

UGC NET June 2026 Notification

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Feb ' 26

UGC NET Final Answer Key Dec 2025

04 Feb ' 26

UGC NET December Result 2025

14 Jan ' 26

UGC NET 2025 Dec Answer Key

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UGC NET 2026 Application Form Dates

DeskCalendarRegistration: Apr ' 26

The NTA is expected to soon release the UGC NET application form 2026 for the June session at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is likely to be released in April 2026. The application link will be activated with the release of the UGC NET notification

How To Apply For The UGC NET Exam?

Candiates can check below the methods to apply for the UGC NET December session exam.

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  • Register by using the basic details. Candidates should use their own email ID and mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
  • Generate and enter the OTP. Note down the application number and password that will be displayed after the successful registration.
  • Log in and fill in the personal details.
  • Enter contact details, category, academic qualification, etc.
  • Upload the photograph and signature as per the mentioned dimensions along with the other required documents in the prescribed format.
  • Preview the form and pay the application fee and download the confirmation page.
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Q:   When will the UGC NET 2026 June session registration begin?
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The registration for the UGC NET 2026 June session is expected to begin in the April 2026. The authority will release the application form and notification on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Without filling the application form online, candidates will jot be able to sit in the exam.

Q:   What are the UGC NET 2026 Application dates for June session?
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The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session application form along with the notification 2026. It is expected to be released in April 2026. It is also advised to the candidates to fill out the correct details with utmost care in the application form. Any request for change in the particulars after the closure of the correction period will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances. 

Q:   Is UGC NET exam conducted online?
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The UGC NET December session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

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UGC NET 2026 Exam Admit Card Date

The NTA will release the UGC NET hall ticket 2026 for the June session exam few days before the examination date. A call letter is mandatory which is required by a candidate to carry at the examination centre. Without it, an aspirant will not be able to sit in the exam. Candidates will be able to download the UGC NET admit card by following manner.

  • Go to the ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the hall ticket link for the NTA UGC NET exam.
  • Enter the details like application number, date of birth, etc. on the login page.
  • Click on the submit button.
  • The call letter will appear on the screen.
  • Download and save it for later use.

UGC NET Shift Timings Details 2026

The UGC NET June exam 2026 will be conducted in two shifts. UGC NET Shift 1 will start from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm whereas the shift 2 exam will begin from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. However, the candidates must report to the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the gate closing time. 

  • UGC NET Shift 1 Timing: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 
  • UGC NET Shift 2 Timing: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the UGC NET 2026 June session admit card be released?
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The June session admit card for the UGC NET exam will be released few days before the examination date. It is expected in June 2026. It will be released on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 

Q:   Is the UGC NET 2026 June session exam schedule released?
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The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session exam schedule subject-wise at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The detailed schedule once released will also be provided here.

Q:   What is the UGC NET City Intimation Slip or City Slip?
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The UGC NET City Intimation Slip or City Slip is a document released by the NTA to inform candidates about the city where the exam center is located. Basically, it is not the admit card but provides advance information to help candidates make travel arrangements in advance.

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UGC NET 2026 June Exam Date

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET 2026 exam date for the June session on the official website. The UGC NET 2026 notification for the June session is expected to be released in April 2026 and exam will tentatively be held in the last week of June 2026. The June session exam date for the UGC NET exam will be provided below.

UGC NET 2026 June Session Exam Date
UGC NET June 2026 Exam Date Last week of June 2026 (tentative)
UGC NET June 2026 Notification April 2026 (tentative)
UGC NET June 2026 Application April 2026 (tentative)

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the UGC NET Notification 2026 for the June session be released?
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The UGC NET 2026 notification for the June session is expected to be released in April 2026 by the National Testing Agency (NTA). It will consists of all the information related to the UGC NET exam. The application process will also start with the release of the notification.

Q:   What is the salary of the UGC NET Qualified Professor?
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The salary of the candidates who will qualify the UGC NET exam varies and based on the role secured, type of institution and the level of experience. Basic pay for Assistant Professor is INR 57,700 per month and it varies by location. Therefore, approximate total is INR 80,000 to 1,00,000 per month. JRF ranges from approximately INR 37,000 per month for the first two years and approximately INR 42,000 per month as Senior Research Fellow.

Q:   When will the UGC NET 2026 application form be released for June session?
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The NTA is expected to release the UGC NET application form at ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the June session in April 2026. Candidates who want to appear in the exam require to submit the form online by visting the official portal.

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UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Date

The authority will release the provisional answer key first for the UGC NET 2026 June session exam after few days of the commencement of the examination. It will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with the answer key, the authority will also release the question paper and recorded responses. Candidates can check below the methods to download the answer key.

  • Visit  at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the answer key link available for the exam
  • Click on any one of the login links: through the application number and password and through application number and date of birth.
  • Enter the following details: Application number, Date of birth or password and Security pin as shown on the screen.
  • Click on the Sign in button
  • Download it, response sheet, and question paper

Also Read: UGC NET Answer Key

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   In which mode the UGC NET exam be conducted?
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The National Testing Agency will conduct the UGC NET exam in an online mode that in Computer-Based Test mode. Multiple choice questions that is questions with several options will be asked in the examination. Candidates need to choose the appropriate answer.

 

Q:   Will the questions in the UGC NET 2026 Paper 1 exam be asked from communication skills?
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Yes, the NTA UGC NET 2026 paper 1 exam consists of questions related to communication skills. It is a part of a general aptitude test that have the teaching and research topics in which reading comprehension, reasoning, and communication skills also asked.

Q:   Why is it important to solve the mock test for the NTA UGC NET exam?
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To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.

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UGC NET 2026 Result Date

UGC NET result 2026 will be announced on the official website. Candidates can check their results using their application number and date of birth. The result is announced based on the normalisation of scores and the final answer key.Get the Top Score in Numerical Ability section of Competitive Entrance Exams with Expert Prep Tips. Candidates can check below the methods to download the result.

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  • Click the View NTA UGC NET Result link
  • Enter required details like Application number, Date of birth, Security pin as shown in the image, etc.
  • Click on the Submit button
  • Download the UGC NTA NET scorecard 

Also Read: UGC NET Result

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Q:   Which books are recommended for UGC NET Paper 2 Commerce and English?
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Candidates can check below the important books that can be used for the preparation for UGC NET paper 2 Commerce and English.

Commerce: Some of the books are Trueman's UGC NET Commerce, CB Gupta's Business Organisation, etc.

English: Some of the books are Arihant UGC NET English Literature, History of English Literature by Edward Albert, etc.

Q:   Why is an analysis important for the preparation journey of the UGC NET exam?
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Analysis is important for candidate in NTA NET exam. It helps in preparation, understand paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff. By analyzing mock tests and previous years papers students can prepare well.

Q:   Where can I check the UGC NET 2026 result?
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The authority will release the UGC NET 2026 result at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download their scorecard by using their login credentials. It contains the marks of both papers, post applied for, candidates' perssonal details, etc.

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UGC NET 2026 Certificate Date

The UGC NET Certificate for the June exam will be released on the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The candidates will be able to download the UGC NET certificate by following manner:
  • Go to the ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the NTA UGC NET certificate link 
  • Fill out the login credentials
  • Fill out the security pin 
  • Click on the submit button 
  • Download e certificate and save it 

Direct Link for the UGC NET E Certificate Link: Yet to be Released

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Q:   What is the UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff for all subjects and categories?
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The UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff may fall within the range of 216 to 160 for all subjects and categories. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session cutoff marks after the declaration of the result. Candidates who will meet or exceed the cutoff marks will qualify for further recruitment process.

Q:   How do I check UGC NET cutoff 2026 for History subject?
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Open the official website of NTA, find the "UGC NET Cut Off" link, now select History and choose the session of that particular year. The UGC NET cut-off marks will be displayed to download. 

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UGC NET Dates FAQs 2026

Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2026 dates FAQs.

Q:   What after the UGC NET exam result?
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After clearing the UGC NET exam, candidates have lot of opportunities to give their best in the research perspective. They can become assistant professor, pursue lectureship or get JRF. They can start working on their Ph.D. They can also set up their laboratory and recruit people for work. They can also work in several laboratories including ICAR, DRDO, ICMR, etc. They can also become research scholar, and more.

Q:   Is UGC NET exam conducted online?
A: 

The UGC NET December session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

Q:   What are the UGC NET 2026 Application dates for June session?
A: 

The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session application form along with the notification 2026. It is expected to be released in April 2026. It is also advised to the candidates to fill out the correct details with utmost care in the application form. Any request for change in the particulars after the closure of the correction period will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances. 

Q:   What are the examination dates for the UGC NET 2026 June session?
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The UGC NET exam for the December session was conducted from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. The dates were released by the NTA at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The admit card was also released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 

Q:   What is the mode of application for UGC NET exam?
A: 

Candidates can submit their UGC NET application form in an online. No other method is there to fill the form. Without it, candidates will not be able to sit in the examination.

Q:   What is the UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff for all subjects and categories?
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The UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff may fall within the range of 216 to 160 for all subjects and categories. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session cutoff marks after the declaration of the result. Candidates who will meet or exceed the cutoff marks will qualify for further recruitment process.

Q:   Where will the UGC NET Cut Off be released?
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The UGC NET 2026 Cut off for the June session will be released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is the minimum qualifying marks required by the student to clear the exam. The Cutoff PDF has been released along with the result.

Q:   When will the UGC NET 2026 Provisional Answer Key released?
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The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET 2026 provisional Answer Key for the June session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to check it by visiting the official website. The NTA will also release the UGC NET June session result 2026 based on the revised answer key. 

Q:   Why is it important to solve the mock test for the NTA UGC NET exam?
A: 

To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.

Q:   When was the UGC NET 2025 Dec Application Correction window opened?
A: 

The NTA opened the UGC NET 2025 Application correction window from November 10 to 12, 2025 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The Registration process was closed on November 7.

Q:   Where will the UGC NET certificate be released?
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The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No. Once the admit card is released, candidate will not be able to change the exam centre in any circumstances. The exam centre mentioned on the hall ticket is final. Also, the assigned exam centre is based on the choices of the candidate made during the application process and can not be modified l

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No. A candidate will not receive the UGC NET City Intimation Slip by post. The authority will release the City slip on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates required their login credentials to download the city slip including the application number and date of birth.

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Virajita Shukla

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Yes. It is important for a candidate to carry the UGC NET admit card to the examination centre. Without it, candidate will not be allowed to sit in the exam. It consists of the details like name of a candidate, photograph, shift, reporting time, exam day instructions, etc.

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Shikha Goyal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

If in case candidate find any discrepancy in the UGC NET admit card for the June session then he or she must contact the NTA via helpline numbers 011-40759000 during the working hours or email them. 

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Kritika Sharma

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The UGC NET admit card for the June session 2026 will be released around four days prior to the examination date. It will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 

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Patel Devik

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Answered a month ago

Yes, IIT Hyderabad does accept UGC NET scores to decide admissions to the PhD courses. Several IIT Hyderabad departments also accept the GATE scores as well to decide the PhD admissions of candidates.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Candidates can check below the methods to make corrections if required in the UGC NET application or registration form:

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  • Login using the application number and password
  • Click on the link/button available for the application form correction
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Manisha Singh

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The NTA has not yet released the UGC NET 2026 notification and so the application process dates have not been announced for the June session. It is expected that the application is likely to start in April 2026 and the last date for the registration may likely be in May 2026. The authority will also

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Chanchal Shekhar

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Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam twice in a year in two sessions namely June and December session. Candidates can give the exam unlimited times. There is no limit in number of attempts. Two sessions increase the opportunity for a candidate to qualify the exam for JRF

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