The UGC NET 2026 provisional answer key is expected to be announced soon for the June session on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The exam was conducted from June 22 to June 30 and on July 5. Scroll down for more details about the UGC NET June session exam 2026.
UGC NET 2026
UGC NET 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to soon release the UGC NET 2026 June session provisional answer key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. A direct link to download the UGC NET answer key 2026 will be provided below once it is released. The UGC NET exam was conducted from June 22 to June 30 and on July 5 for 87 subjects. The UGC NET exam analysis 2026 is also provided on this page as per the feedback received from the students'. The admit card was released on June 17 and city slip on June 10. .
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
23 Jul '26
1 Jul '26 - 31 Jul '26
31 Jul '26
22 Aug '26 - 23 Aug '26
The NTA added four new exam centres in the North Eastern region. These newly added exam centres are located in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Meghalaya. This will improve accessibility for candidates from remote regions and reduce travel-related difficulties. This time in the June session two new subjects were also added namely Forestry and Statistics.
The UGC NET 2026 application correction dates were May 26 to May 28, 2026. The application process was started on April 29 along with the announcement of notification. The last date to apply was May 24. The last date for fee payment was also May 24 for the UGC NET exam.
The NTA UGC NET exam is conducted twice in June and December in a year. Candidates can check below for more information regarding the exam including, notification, application form, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, admit card details, answer key, result, cutoff and more.
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- UGC NET 2026 Exam Highlights
- UGC NET 2026 Important Dates
- UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Soon
- How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2026?
- UGC NET 2026 June Exam Analysis OUT
- UGC NET 2026 June 30 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
- UGC NET 2026 June 29 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
- UGC NET 2026 June 25 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
- UGC NET 2026 Admit Card Or Hall Ticket
- UGC NET 2026 June Session Schedule
- UGC NET 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip
- UGC NET 2026 Application Correction Window Closed
- UGC NET 2026 Notification OUT
- UGC NET 2026 Application Form
- Check UGC NET 2026 Application Fee
- Challenges That Candidates Faces While Submitting the Application Form
- Know About The UGC NET Eligibility Criteria
- UGC NET 2026 Reservation Policy
- UGC NET 2026 Exam Pattern
- UGC NET 2026 Syllabus
- UGC NET 2026 Preparation
- UGC NET 2026 Result
- UGC NET 2026 Cut Off
UGC NET 2026 Exam Highlights
Commonly asked questions
The NTA released the UGC NET notification on April 29, 2026. It was announced in the form of PDF at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The notification or information brochure consists the details about the exam including the registration form, exam duration, pattern, etc.
There is no upper age limit to apply for the Assistant Professor positions. But for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the maximum age limit is 30 years as of June 1 of the exam year. There is also an ahe relaxation provided to the candidates from reserved categories including OBC, SC and ST
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.
The NTA UGC NET exam consists of two papers and candidates need to complete it in a duration of three hours. Candidates can check below the exam pattern for both papers.
UGC NET Paper | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
UGC NET Paper 1 | 50 | 100 |
UGC NET Paper 2 | 100 | 200 |
Total | 150 | 300 |
Candidates can check an overview or highlights of the UGC NET exam.
| Exam Particulars |
Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam Frequency |
Twice a year |
| Mode of Exam |
Online |
| Exam Fees |
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| Exam Duration |
180 minutes |
| Exam Time |
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| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
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| Total Questions |
50 MCQs in Paper 1 and 100 MCQs in Paper 2 |
| Marking Scheme |
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| Language/Medium of Exam |
English and Hindi |
| No. of Test Cities |
More than 250 |
| Official Website & Helpline No. |
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UGC NET 2026 Important Dates
Candidates can check below the UGC NET important dates.
| Events | June Session Dates |
|---|---|
| UGC NET Notification | 29-Apr-2026 |
| UGC NET Application Form | 29-Apr-2026 to |
| Last date for submission of examination fee (through Credit Card/debit Card/Net Banking/UPI) | |
| UGC NET Application Correction Window | |
| UGC NET City Slip | 10-Jun-2026 |
| UGC NET Admit Card | 17-Jun-2026 |
| UGC NET Exam Date | 22-Jun-2026 to 30-Jun-2026 |
| UGC NET Provisional Answer key | Soon |
| UGC NET Final Answer Key | To be updated here |
| UGC NET Result | To be updated here |
UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Soon
The authority will first release the UGC NET 2026 provisional answer key after few days of the conduction of an exam. It will be released along with the question paper with recorded responses. The authority also invites objections against the provisional answer key if the candidates find discrepancies in the answer key. After the scrutiny by the expert panel of the objections, the final answer key and result will be released.
Candidates can check below the methods to download the answer key:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the answer key link the NTA UGC NET exam
- Fill out the application number and date of birth
- Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen
- Click on the submit button
- The answer key will appear on the screen
- Download and save it for later use
Details Provided on UGC NET Answer Key
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subject name and code
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
How To Use UGC NET 2026 Answer Key And Response Sheet?
- Compare the response sheet with the answer key
- In the response sheet, mark the correct answers
- Now, count the total number of correct answers in paper 1 and Paper 2
- Multiply the total by 2
- The UGC NET result will be the total marks secured in the exam
How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2026?
If candidates find any discrepancies, they can submit their objections by paying a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question. Aspirants are allowed to raise objections against the responses of the Provisional Answer Key only. Challenges submitted without the processing fee or via any mode other than online will not be considered. The methods to challenge the UGC NET provisional answer key are given below.
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link available for the answer key.
- Enter login credentials.
- Sign In with credentials.
- Click on the Challenge Answer Key link.
- Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made.
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button.
- Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim.
- Click on the ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ button.
- Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode.
Candidates can follow the below-mentioned methods to calculate their scores correctly through the UGC NET answer key:
- Tally the marked responses with the official correct answers
- Add two marks for each correct answer in the exam
- Add zero marks for each incorrect answer in the exam
- Total the marks for all the correct answers in the exam
UGC NET 2026 June Exam Analysis OUT
The NTA is conducting the UGC NET June session exam at several centres across the country. After the conduction of an exam, we will provide the exam analysis based on the feedback received from the candidates which will consists of the overall difficulty level of an exam, topics asked in the exam and more.
UGC NET 2026 June 30 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
As per the feedback received from the students', the UGC NET 2026 June 30 overall difficulty level of an exam was Easy to Moderate. Paper 1 was Easy to Moderate.
Topics asked in Paper 1:
- Number series
- DI was easy, population
- RC was also Easy
- Communication: Mass Media
- Logical Reasoning: Square of opposition, Anuman
- Jean Piaget stages of development
- Movie related question asked (Match the following), Movie and director name
- Non Verbal Communication
- Algebra: x+1/x
- Magazine sequence
- Variance
- Scientific Research
- Fallacy
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Magazines sequence
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Swayamprabha Channel
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ICT: Conversion
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Decreasing Connotation (virtual Library)
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Research design
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SWAYAM- Diksha (Common is both offer online course)
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Contradictory
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IP address (Which one is wrong)
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Green House Gases (Arrange in order)
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Time and Work
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Pratyaksha Pramaan
UGC NET 2026 June 29 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
As per the feedback received from the students Hindi exam was Moderate and Paper 1 was Easy to Moderate.
Topics asked in Paper 1:
- DI: Missing, Date Based
- Higher Education: Foreign University (steps)
- Reading Comprehension: (Easy to Moderate)
- Logical reasoning: Term distribution, Fallacy (Begging the question, hasting generalization)
- Environment: Ocean Science related,
- ICT: http, computer, printer, telegram
UGC NET 2026 June 25 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
As per the students feedback, the UGC NET Shift 1 of June 25 overall difficulty level was Easy to Moderate. DI in todays shift is a bit difficult or complicated as compared to other shifts. It is percentage based.
Topics asked in Paper 1
- Maths/Reasoning: Time and work, Average (Match the following), arrange Fraction,
- ICT: internet related question that is function of www, www founder
- Research: (Moderate to difficulty), NOIR Scale, Deductive research, Variance Calculation and arrangement, Action research steps, Inductive research process,
- Communication: Lasswell Modal, Buddhist communication,
- DI: (complicated): Too much data, Memory, RAM, ROM, VPN, www,
- Logical reasoning: Naya Philosophy, Fallacy, Indian Logic
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Reading Comprehension: Easy to moderate
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PDE: SDG goal, Climate change, NEP education goal in SDG, Chronology in SDG (Paris agreement, commission), G452k Scheme, MDG, Montreal Protocol, Cold Desert
- Teaching Aptitude: Mills Method, Teaching Modals,
- Higher Education: NEP 2020, Commission, Ancient University
UGC NET 2026 June 24 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions OUT
As per the feedback received from the students, the UGC NET 2026 exam shift 2 for June 24 overall difficulty level was Easy to Moderate. Previous year paper based paper in Commerce. Paper 1 was factual, process based like research process, hypothesis testing, Maths was easy, etc.
Topics asked in paper 1
- National Park
- Research process
- Hypothesis testing
- Informal Fallacy
- Inductive approach
- Sampling and its types (3 Ques)
- NEP 2020 (2 Ques)
- Five Year Plans
- In Maths time and speed, fraction, series, etc.
- In ICT, hardware, software related questions, volatile memory, memory speed hierarchy, etc.
- Co variance coefficient
- Biodiversity hierarachy
- World Bank chronology based on establishment
- Teaching Aptitude: types of evaluation
UGC NET 2026 June 24 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
As per the students feedback, the UGC NET June 24 Exam overall difficulty is Easy to Moderate. In Shift 1 Paper 1 questions asked were in the form of chronology and research based questions. Applications questions were also asked.
Topics asked in Paper 1 are:
- DI: (Moderate Level): Percentage based DI,
- Environment: Political Control Act 1950, Lead disease, Population Pressure, Toxicity, SDG Chronology, Pollution statement based question, Minimata disease, Cause of Deforestation, Micro plastic,
- Maths/Reasoning: Profit and Loss, Ratio Proportion, Question on identities, Average, Algebra (2 Question),
- Logical reasoning: Nyaya Darshan shastra, Hetva Bhasha, Schools like Nyaya, Vedanta, Buddhism,
- Communication: Group Communication, Simplex Duplex, Half Duplex, Communication Thinkers and books orders,
- Higher Education: Planning Commission, Ancient University Founder, NEP 2020, Kothari Commission, Regulatory body
- ICT: MAC address (Media access control), Simplex Duplex, Cyber Grooming, RFID, mail merge
- Research Aptitude: Null Hypothesis, Small group, Mode of individuals, Grounded Theory, Type 1 Error, Methods of Research, Steps of Research
- Teaching Aptitude: Realism, Interpretism (atch the following), Learning stages,
UGC NET 2026 June 23 Exam Analysis (Shift 2): Student Reactions OUT
As per the feedback received from the students, the UGC NET Shift 2 2026 exam difficulty level is Moderate to Difficult.
Topics asked in UGC NET Paper 1:
- DI: Easy, Ratio and percentage related
- Teaching Aptitude: Methods of teaching, Evaluation (Match the following), Norm-reference and criteria reference evaluation question asked
- Research Aptitude: Research types, Research ethics, hypothesis, deductive research,
- Communication: News decipher, barrier (Match the column),
- Logical Reasoning: deductive Reasoning (Steps), Hasty Generalisation (Fallacy), Moods and Figures
- Maths: Trigonometry (Cos and Sin), HCF and LCM and put in decreasing order,
- Reading Comprehension: Easy
UGC NET 2026 June 23 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
As per the student reactions, the UGC NET 2026 June 23 exam overall difficulty level was Easy to Moderate. Paper 1 was also Easy to Moderate.
Topics asked in Shift 1
As per the students, topics asked in paper 1 are listed below:
- Teaching aptitude Learning style
- Environment: Act (table), MTF, Coal, So2, No2,
- Logical reasoning: Mood Figure, Square of opposition, Inductive deductive reasoning, Term distribution,
- Communication: Models, Chronology like Vande Matram
- DI: percentage, Income
- Reading Comprehension: Easy, App based
- Higher Education: NEP 2020, Comm, Kautilya Book section, Kothari Commission< Buddhist Universities
- ICT: JPEG fulform, Facebook, internet (Chronology), Payment method,
- Research Aptitude: Sampling, Process T-Test, Qualitative Quantitative, P-Value, Nominal, Reliability, accuracy, Validity (Match the following), Hypothesis
UGC NET 2026 June 22 Exam Analysis (Shift 1): Student Reactions OUT
- Research Aptitude: Sampling (Snowball), Coefficient of Variation
- Environment: Montreal Protocol
- Reading Comprehension (Easy Level)
- Reading Comprehension was Research based
- DI (Easy Level): Percentage based DI was asked
- Research Aptitude: In which is not a reseach design, Qualitative Data Analysis
- Maths/Reasoning (Simple): Time, Speed and distance, Ratio Proportion
- In ICT: Malware attacks (Match the following)
- Environment: Vienna Convention (Match the following)
- Higher education: AICTE, NCTE (Match the following), NEP 2020, Open University Chronology
- Logical reasoning: Fallacy
- Maths/Reasoning: Percentage based chronology
- Assertion And Reasoning questions were also asked.
- Indian Logic: Hetva Bhasha, Shabda Pramaan, term Distribution
- Teaching Aptitude: ATM cash withdrawal steps
- Communication: Grapevine communication,
- Logical reasoning: Square of opposition, etc.
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| UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis (June 22) | UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis (June 23) |
| UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis (June 24) | UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis (June 25) |
| UGC NET 2026 Exam Analysis (June 29) |
UGC NET 2026 Admit Card Or Hall Ticket
The UGC NET 2026 admit card was released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in for all exam dates. It is accessible only through the candidates' login. It consists of the details about exam venue, shift timing, etc. Candidates can download the admit card by the method as mentioned below:
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Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for UGC-NET June 2026' link
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Log in using the 'Application Number', 'Date of Birth', and 'Security Pin'
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Download the hall tikcet
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Take the printout for future use
UGC NET 2026 June Session Schedule
Candidates can check UGC NET subject-wise exam dates below for the June session:
| Dates |
Shift I Subject Code |
Shift I Subjects (9 AM to 12 PM) |
Shift II Subject Code |
Shift II Subjects (3 to 6 PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 June 2026 |
79 |
Visual Arts |
87 |
Computer Science and Applications |
| 66 |
Museology and Conservation |
42 |
Persian |
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| 24 |
Punjabi |
41 |
Russian |
|
| 26 |
Tamil |
19 |
Bengali |
|
| 80 |
Geography |
12 |
Home Science |
|
| 38 |
Marathi |
16 |
Music |
|
| 55 |
Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management |
15 |
Population Studies |
|
| 95 |
Santali |
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| 23 June 2026 |
14 |
Public Administration |
63 |
Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 9 |
Education |
88 |
Electronic Science |
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| 10 |
Social Work |
74 |
Women Studies |
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| 22 |
Malayalam |
58 |
Law |
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| 28 |
Urdu |
27 |
Telugu |
|
| 68 |
Criminology |
82 |
Forensic Science |
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| 65 |
Performing Arts |
34 |
Nepali |
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| 70 |
Tribal and Regional Language or Literature |
59 |
Library and Information Science |
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| 71 |
Folk Literature |
3 |
Philosophy |
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| 24 June 2026 |
2 |
Political Science |
8 |
Commerce |
| 62 |
Comparative Study of Religions |
11 |
Defence and Strategic Studies |
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| 45 |
Japanese |
50 |
Indian Culture |
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| 33 |
Dogri |
60 |
Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies |
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| 43 |
Rajasthani |
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| 31 |
Linguistics |
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| 25 June 2026 |
30 |
English |
6 |
History |
| 32 |
Chinese |
83 |
Pali |
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| 85 |
Konkani |
91 |
Prakrit |
|
| 40 |
Spanish |
72 |
Comparative Literature |
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| 84 |
Kashmiri |
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| 29 June 2026 |
20 |
Hindi |
4 |
Psychology |
| 49 |
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies |
18 |
Maithili |
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| 103 |
Indian Knowledge Systems |
29 |
Arabic |
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| 35 |
Manipuri |
17 |
Management |
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| 21 |
Kannada |
47 |
Physical Education |
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| 44 |
German |
73 |
Sanskrit traditional subjects |
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| 101 |
Sindhi |
105 |
Ayurveda Biology |
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| 39 |
French |
104 |
Disaster Management |
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| 30 June 2026 |
1 |
Economics/Rural Economics/Co-operation/ Demography/Development Planning/Development Studies/Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics |
36 |
Assamese |
| 89 |
Environmental Sciences |
5 |
Sociology |
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| 102 |
Hindu Studies |
100 |
Yoga |
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| 7 |
Anthropology |
93 |
Tourism Administration and Management. |
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| 94 |
Bodo |
46 |
Adult Education/Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non Formal Education. |
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| 37 |
Gujarati |
67 |
Archaeology |
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| 25 |
Sanskrit |
23 |
Oriya |
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| 90 |
Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies; West Asian Studies; South East Asian Studies; African Studies; South Asian Studies; Soviet Studies; American Studies. |
81 |
Social Medicine and Community Health |
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| 92 |
Human Rights and Duties |
107 |
Statistics |
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| 106 |
Forestry |
UGC NET 2026 Advance City Intimation Slip
The NTA released the UGC NET advance city intimation slip 2026 for all exam dates on the official website. It will help candidates to know about the exam city allotted for the exam to the candidate. With the help of the city slip, candidates can plan their travel arrangements in advance. Candidates can check below the methods to download the city intimation slip:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the UGC NET city intimation slip link
- Fill out the details- application number and date of birth
- Now also fill out the security pin as shown on the screen
- Click on the submit button
- The city intimation slip will appear on the screen
Note: The candidate must not mistake the city slip for the hall ticket/admit card. The city slip can only give information about the exam city in advance.
UGC NET 2026 Application Correction Window Closed
The authority started the UGC NET 2026 application correction on May 26. Registered candidates could avail the facility until May 28 (11:50 PM). Candidates can check below the methods to avail of the UGC NET registration form correction facility:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Login using the application number and password
- Click on the link/button available for the application form correction
- Read the instructions and click on the ‘I Agree' checkbox
- Click on the Proceed for Application button
- Make the necessary changes in the application form
- Click on the Submit button
- Review the corrections made and click on the checkboxes given at the bottom of the page
- Pay the additional fee, if any.
- Click on the Final Submit button
- Take a printout of the revised Confirmation Page
UGC NET 2026 Notification OUT
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the UGC NET notification link
- The notification will appear on the screen
- Download tthe PDF and save it for later use
UGC NET 2026 Application Form
The NTA extended the last date to apply for the June session. The last date to apply was May 24. The application form for the June session was released on the official website along with the announcement of the notification. Candidates are required to pay the fee to submit the UGC NET application form. Before filling the form, they should check the eligibility criteria.
Apply For UGC NET 2026 June Session
Scroll down to know the methods to apply for the June session:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the ‘Application form’ link mentioned at the bottom of the home page
- Click on the ‘New Registration’
- Enter the required details and complete the registration
- Fill out the complete application form
- Upload scanned pictures of passport size photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb). Both images should be in JPEG format
- Pay the application fee (Gen - INR 1150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)
- Save and submit the form
- Download the confirmation page
Check UGC NET 2026 Application Fee
The application fee for the UGC NET is divided into categories. Check below the category-wise application fees for the exam:
| UGC NET Application Fee 2026 | |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved Category | INR 1150 |
| OBC | INR 600 |
| SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender | INR 375 |
Challenges That Candidates Faces While Submitting the Application Form
Every year, some of the candidates face challenges while filling or submitting the application form. Some of the challenges that candidates may face are mentioned below and can check it accordingly:
OTP problem: It also happens that after providing the personal details, candidates don't get the OTP and automated registration number.
Uploading Photograph & Signature: At times candidates faces problems while uploading their photographs and signatures after several attempts.
Multiple Payments: Candidates also face sometimes problem while making payments for the application form.
Automatic Change in the Application Form After Submission: The particulars filled in by the candidates are automatically changed after the submission of the application form.
Solutions for the Challenges
Candidates can also check the solutions for the challenges that are faced while submitting the application form:
Speed of the internet: It is advised to the candidates that they should use fast internet or shall wait for a few days to fill out the application form because lakhs of candidates fill the application form at once and so server crash problem occurred. This is very common problem that most of the candidates faces.
Change in Application Particulars: Candidates should check the application form thoroughly before submitting it. If by mistake something mwntioned wrong or left then candidate need to wait for the application correction window to make corrections.
Photograph & Signature: Candidates should check the dimensions and the size of the photograph and signature before uploading it because the platform accepts the photograph and signature in a given range of sizes and formats. If the size and format are correct, then the candidates are advised to wait for some time, as it will be a server error due to the slow speed of the Internet or a server crash due to high traffic.
Multiple Payment: Candidates are also advised to make several payments for the application form. After making the payment, the candidate should keep the receipt of the payment. If the payment status is not successful within the time limit, then mail the problem to the UGC NET help desk, explaining the problem in brief, and attach the payment receipt from your bank in the mail.
Know About The UGC NET Eligibility Criteria
It is crucial for the candidates to check their UGC NET eligibility criteria 2026 to appear for the exam. Those candidates who will not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the exam will not be able to sit in the exam. It is categorised into three parts: (i) Nationality; (ii) Educational Eligibility; (iii) Age limit. Scroll down for more details:
Nationality
Nationality plays an important role as an eligibility criterion exam because only Indian citizens can take part in the exam. Citizens from other countries can not apply for the exam. Also, candidates who are residing in other countries but are citizens of India can apply for the exam. It is important to prove Indian citizenship for the candidates who are residing in other countries with proper documentation.
Also Read: UGC NET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2026
Educational criteria
Candidates who possess a master's degree can apply for the exam. Scroll down for complete educational qualification details:
Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC-recognised college/university. Minimum marks for General Category is 55% and for reserved categories including SC/ST/OBC/PwD is 50% marks.
A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates
Candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2003, are exempted from taking the exa
Age Limit As Of 1/06/2026
In the exam, there is no upper age limit to appear for the professorship exam, whereas for the post of JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), the candidates must be below or equal to 30 years of age. Also, the candidate must fulfill the other criteria as well to appear for the exam. The details of the age limit criteria are provided below:
- Candidates should not be more than 30 years of age to be eligible for UGC NET JRF as of June 1, 2026
- There is no age restriction to applying for the post of Assistant Professor
- A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates
UGC NET 2026 Reservation Policy
As per the Government of India rule, the reservation policy is applicable to the UGC NET exam. According to this only, the seats are reserved in the central universities and institutes that are deemed to be universities. The reservation of seats is provided below:
| Category | Reservation of seats (In %) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 15 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) | 2.7 |
| General-Economically Weaker Sections (General- EWS) | 10 |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40 per cent or more disability | 4 |
UGC NET 2026 Exam Pattern
The exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam duration is three hours. Both papers consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). A total of 150 questions are provided to the candidates, combining paper 1 and paper 2. There is no negative marking in the exam. Scroll down to know the UGC NET exam pattern:
| UGC NET Paper |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 |
50 |
100 |
| Paper 2 |
100 |
200 |
| Total |
150 |
300 |
Also Read: UGC NET Vs CSIR NET: Know Differences & Similarities
UGC NET 2026 Syllabus
The University Grant Commission prescribed the syllabus of the UGC NET exam. It is divided into Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is a general paper that is the same or equivalent for all the candidates who are preparing for the exam. It consists of the questions from the quantitative, research, teaching aptitude, and more. On the other hand Paper 2 is subject-specific, it comprises questions from the subject that was chosen by the candidates while submitting the application form. The June session exam will be conducted for 87 subjects.
Syllabus (Paper 1)
Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units, and total marks are 100, or Paper 1 holds a weightage of 100 marks.
Teaching Aptitude
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- Teaching: Concept, Objectives, Levels of teaching, Characteristics, and requirements.
- Learner’s characteristics: Adolescent and adult learners, Individual differences.
- Factors affecting teaching: Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, Institution.
- Methods of teaching in higher learning institutions: Teacher-centered vs. Learner-centered, offline vs. online methods.
- Teaching Support System: Traditional, Modern, and ICT-based.
- Evaluation Systems: Elements, Types, Evaluation in Choice Based Credit System, Computer-based Testing, Innovations
Research Aptitude
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- Research: Meaning, Types, Characteristics, Positivism, Post-positivist approach.
- Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative, Quantitative.
- Steps of Research.
- Thesis and Article writing: Format, referencing.
- Application of ICT in research.
- Research ethics
Comprehension
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- Questions based on a given passage
Communication
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- Communication: Meaning, types, characteristics.
- Effective communication: Verbal, Non-verbal, Intercultural, group communications, Classroom Communication.
- Barriers to Effective Communication.
- Mass-Media and Society.
Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
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- Types of Reasoning.
- Number series, Letter series, Codes, Relationships.
- Mathematical Aptitude: Fraction, Time and Distance, Ratio, Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest, Discounting, Averages.
Logical Reasoning
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- Structure of Arguments.
- Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.
- Venn Diagram.
- Indian Logic
Data Interpretation
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- Sources, Acquisition, Classification of Data.
- Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
- Graphical Representation
- Data and Governance
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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- ICT: General Abbreviations.
- Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing.
- Digital Initiatives in Higher Education.
- ICT and Governance
People, Development, and Environment
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- Development and Environment: Millennium Development, Sustainable Development goals.
- Human and Environment Interaction: Anthropogenic activities, impacts on the environment.
- Environmental Issues: Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste, Climate change, Socio-Economic and Political dimensions.
- Impacts of pollutants on human health.
- Natural and Energy Resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, Forests.
- Natural Hazards and Disasters: Mitigation strategies.
- Environmental Protection Act, National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts
- Higher Education System
- Institutions of Higher Learning and Education in Ancient India.
- Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post-Independence India.
- Oriental, Conventional, and Non-Conventional Learning Programs
- Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based Education
- Value Education and Environmental Education
- Policies, Governance, and Administration
Also Read: How to prepare for UGC NET in 1 month?
UGC NET 2026 Syllabus (Paper 2) Code-Wise
Scroll down to know the Syllabus of Paper 2 code-wise. Candidate can choose the subject for paper 2 as per the post-graduation or a related subject. Click on the link of the PDF to check the Paper 2 syllabus for all 87 subjects.
| Subject Code | Subjects | Download PDF in English | Download PDF in Hindi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 |
General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude (Paper -I) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 1 | Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2 | Political Science | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 3 | Philosophy | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 4 | Psychology | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 5 | Sociology | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 6 | History | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 7 | Anthropology | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 8 | Commerce | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 9 | Education | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 10 | Social Work | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 11 | Defence and Strategic Studies | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 12 | Home Science | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 14 | Public Administration | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 15 | Population Studies | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 16 | Music | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 17 | Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 18 | Maithili | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 19 | Bengali | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 20 | Hindi | Download PDF | |
| 21 | Kannada | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 22 | Malayalam | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 23 | Oriya | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 24 | Punjabi | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 25 | Sanskrit | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 26 | Tamil | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 27 | Telugu | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 28 | Urdu | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 29 | Arabic | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 30 | English | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 31 | Linguistics | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 32 | Chinese | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 33 | Dogri | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 34 | Nepali | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 35 | Manipuri | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 36 | Assamese | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 37 | Gujarati | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 38 | Marathi | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 39 | French (French Version) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 40 | Spanish | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 41 | Russian | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 42 | Persian | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 43 | Rajasthani | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 44 | German | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 45 | Japanese | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 46 | Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non Formal Education. | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 47 | Physical Education | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 49 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 50 | Indian Culture | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 55 | Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 58 | Law | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 59 | Library and Information Science | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 60 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 62 | Comparative Study of Religions | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 63 | Mass Communication and Journalism | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 65 | Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 66 | Museology & Conservation | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 67 | Archaeology | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 68 | Criminology | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 70 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 71 | Folk Literature | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 72 | Comparative Literature | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 73 | Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). | Download PDF | |
| 74 | Women Studies | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 79 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 80 | Geography | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 81 | Social Medicine & Community Health | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 82 | Forensic Science | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 83 | Pali | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 84 | Kashmiri | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 85 | Konkani | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 87 | Computer Science and Applications | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 88 | Electronic Science | Download PDF | |
| 89 | Environmental Sciences | Download PDF | |
| 90 | Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 91 | Prakrit | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 92 | Human Rights and Duties | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 93 | Tourism Administration and Management. | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 94 | Bodo | Download PDF | |
| 95 | Santali | Download PDF | |
| 100 | Yoga | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 101 | Sindhi | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 102 | Hindu Studies | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 103 | Indian Knowledge System | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 104 | Disaster Management | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 105 | Ayurveda Biology | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 106 | Forestry | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 107 | Statistics | Download PDF | Download PDF |
UGC NET 2026 Subject Added for Paper 2
In 2022, the UGC added a new subject 'Hindu Studies' (Subject code 102) to the list of UGC NET subjects. Candidates who want to choose the Hindu Studies subject can download the detailed syllabus and start with their preparations. From December 2024 onwards, Ayurveda Biology (Subject code 105) as a subject was added. In 2026 for the June session, two new subjects also added namely Forestry (Subject code 106) and Statistics (Subject code 107).
UGC NET 2026 Preparation
Every year lakhs of candidates prepare and appear for the UGC NET exam. Also, among them some appear for the first time, some for the second or may be third time. Dedication, proper strategy, patience and focus are the key factors. Exam pattern and syllabus also plays an important role in the preparation journey. Candidate will come to know about the marking scheme, topics asked in the exam, etc. To start the preparation for the exam, candidates must go through the UGC NET previous year questions to ensure maximum marks in the exam.
Preparation Tips
Candidates can check below the UGC NET preparation tips and strategies that will help in the preparation journey:
- Prepare a concrete timetable
- Focus on frequent revision
- Solve mock test papers
- Practice previous years’ papers
- Prioritise high weightage topics
- Improvise your weak areas
- Stay focused, etc.
UGC NET 2026 Result
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the UGC NET result link
- Fill out the application number and date of birth
- Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen
- Click on the submit button
- The result will appear on the screen
- Download and save it for later use
UGC NET 2026 Cut Off
The NTA will release the UGC NET exam cutoff marks along with the release of the result for the June session. The cutoff will be released in the form of a PDF and consists of the percentile-wise and percentage-wise cut-off marks for the several subjects.
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