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

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Feb 9, 2026 16:35 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UGC NET Date 2026: The National Tetsing Agency (NTA) is expected to soon release the UGC NET Notification 2026 for the June session. It will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with the UGC NET notification, the applicaton form link will also be activated. The notification will consists of the information about the UGC NET exam. 

The December session exam was conducted from December 31 to January 7. The UGC NET result for the December session was released on February 4. The notification was published on October 7. Candidates should go through the syllabus, exam pattern and UGC NET dates here. The important events related to the UGC NET exam are also mentioned in the article.

 

 

 

Table of contents
  • UGC NET 2026 June Exam Date
  • UGC NET Exam Admit Card 2026
  • UGC NET 2026 Shift Timings & Subject-Wise Schedule
  • UGC NET Schedule 2026
  • UGC NET 2026 Certificate Date
  • UGC NET 2026 Exam Events
  • UGC NET Dates FAQs 2026
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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 June session exam date for the UGC NET exam will be provided below.

UGC NET 2026 Dec Session Exam Date
UGC NET June 2026 Exam Date to be updated here
UGC NET June 2026 Notification to be updated here
UGC NET June 2026 Application to be updated here

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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.

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UGC NET Exam Admit Card 2026

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.
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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:   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 Shift Timings & Subject-Wise Schedule

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

Candidates can check below the examination schedule for the December session untill the June sesion is released.

UGC NET 2025 Dec Schedule Shift-Wise OUT

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET 2025 Exam Schedule for the Dec session in detail on the official website. The exam was conducted from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. Candidates can check below the detailed schedule.

 

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UGC NET 2025 Dec Exam Schedule PDF: Download Here 
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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.

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

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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 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 2026 Exam Events

Check below important UGC NET exam events:

  • UGC NET notification: The official UGC NET notification will be released by the NTA in a PDF file for the June session and comprises the details related to the exam such as the application process, eligibility criteria, complete schedule, exam centers, exam pattern, etc 
  • UGC NET application form: UGC NET application form 2026 will be released along with the official notification for the June session. Candidates need to submit their applications online in order to appear for the exam.

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  • UGC NET admit card: UGC NET admit card 2026 will be released by NTA on the official website of the exam. Candidates can download their UGC NET admit card by logging into their registered accounts.
  • UGC NET exam date: UGC NET exam dates 2026 will be announced for June cycle by the NTA. The exam will be conducted online based on the prescribed exam pattern and UGC NET syllabus.
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  • UGC NET answer key: The provisional UGC NET answer key will be released by the NTA. The final answer key will be released after the NTA analyses all the objections received against the provisional answer key. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts. If the
    challenge of any candidate is found correct, the Answer Key will be revised and applied in the response of all the candidates accordingly. Based on the revised Final Answer Key, the result will be prepared and declared. No individual candidate will be informed about the acceptance/non-acceptance of his/her challenge. The key finalized by the Experts after the challenge will be final.
  • UGC NET result: 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

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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.

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UGC NET Dates FAQs 2026

Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2026 dates FAQs.

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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?
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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:   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:   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:   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. 

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.

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

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The UGC NET 2026 June session result will be released after the conduction of an exam. It is expected that it will be declared in the last week of July or first week of August 2026. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shikha Goyal

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The UGC NET June session 2026 exam date has not been released yet. It will be announced along with the notification. The NTA conducts the UGC NET exam in two sessions, namely June and December.

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