UGC NET 2026: June Application Last Date Extended (May 23, Notification (OUT), Syllabus, Pattern & Eligibility Criteria

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) or NTA UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. The syllabus differs for all 87 subjects and is prescribed by the University Grants Commission itself. 

UGC NET Posts

The candidates who will qualify for the NET JRF and  Assistant Professorship through the UGC NET will be offered an assistant professor's position or the position of a research scholar. The candidates can get the difference between these two positions below:

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): The candidates who will qualify for the JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) can apply for the position of assistant professor and research scholar. The research scholars will be paid a stipend of 37,000 (for the initial 2 years) and 42,000 (from the 3rd year) to complete their research in a specific field. The candidates qualifying for the JRF can also apply for the position of assistant professor in different universities along with a career as a research scholar. 
• Assistant Professors: The candidates qualifying for the eligibility exam for the position of Assistant professor can apply for the position to teach in different universities/colleges. The candidates can also apply for the PhD. However, the candidates qualifying for the PhD will not be eligible to get any stipend from the Government to complete their PhD. 

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UGC NET Exam Highlights 2026

The highlights of the UGC NET 2026 exam are given below.

The NTA released the notification and application form. It was released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the June session notification PDF by following manner:

• Go to the ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on UGC NET 2026 June Notification link 
• UGC NET notification will appear on the screen 
• Download the notification pdf and save it for later use

UGC NET 2026 June Cycle Notification PDF: Download Here 

UGC NET Notification 2026 Details

The UGC NET notification was released by the NTA on the official website as an 'Information Bulletin' for the June Session. The Official Notification PDF contains the following details:

• Application process
• Exam dates and schedule
• Eligibility criteria
• Exam pattern and syllabus
• Qualifying marks and cut-off criteria
• Validity of NTA UGC NET Exam
• Exam centers list
• Admit card
• Verification of eligibility

UGC NET 2026 Exam Events (June Session)

The NTA released the UGC NET exam date for the June cycle. The important dates are provided below for the candidates.

The Application form for the June session was issued on April 29, 2026 along with the notification. The authority has extended the last date to apply for the June session from May 20 to May 23. The application link is active at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is advised to the candidates to read the elibility criteria before applying for the exam. Also, candidates need to apply within the time line as mentioned by the authority. The methods to apply online are given below:

• 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 (10-50 kb). Both images should be in JPEG format. It should be noted that the candidate must ensure that the uploaded images are clear and proper.
• Uploading of copy of Pwd/PwBD Disability Certificate/UDID with both side in single pdf. That is candidates are required to upload their Pwd/PwBD Disability Certificate/UDID with both side in same pdf with file size (50kb – 300kb).
• Pay the application fee (Gen - INR 1,150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)
• Save and submit the form
• Download it

Direct Link to apply for the UGC NET 2026 June session

What Are The Pre Requisites for Registration Process?

Candidates who wish to apply for the exam must know the pre-requisite information for making an application for the exam. The list of the pre-requisite information has been given below for the candidates that they should keep ready before submitting the online form:

Copy of Board/ University Certificate for Name, Mother's Name, Father's Name, etc. 

2. Identification Card

3. Degree Certificate or last semester result

4. Active Email ID and Mobile Number

5. Four cities and choice of centres 

6. Code of subject 

7. Category certificate, PwD certificate (if applicable)

8. Scanned photograph and signature 

What Is The Size of Photo & Signature To Apply For UGC NET 2026?

The dimensions and the size for the exam photo and signature have been given below for the candidate's ease:

• UGC NET photo size and dimensions: The photograph must be in the dimension of 3.5cm x 4.5 cm and between 10kb to 200kb in JPG/JPEG format
• UGC NET signature size: The signature must be in JPG/JPEG 10 kb to 50 kb size

Know About UGC NET Application Correction 2026

The NTA will also activate the application correction link for the June session from May 25 to 27. Candidates who will fill the application online form will be allowed to make corrections by the following manner:

1. Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in

2. Login using the application number and password

3. Click on the link/button available for the application form correction

4. Read the instructions and click on the ‘I Agree' checkbox

5. Click on the Proceed for Application button

6. Make the necessary changes in the application form

7. Click on the Submit button

8. Review the corrections made and click on the checkboxes given at the bottom of the page

9. Pay the additional fee, if any.

10. Click on the Final Submit button

11. Take a printout of the revised Confirmation Page

UGC NET Application Form 2026: Corrections Allowed 

The application form particulars in which candidates can make corrections if required include:

• Personal details
• Choice of exam centre
• Educational details
• Scanned photo and signature

Candidates can make corrections in any of the particulars of the online application form, excluding the following fields:

The NTA released the UGC NET 2026 June session notification at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The eligibility criteria consists of educational qualification, age limit, and relaxation norms for reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, OBC, and PwD. The basic criteria that candidates must fulfill to meet UGC NET Eligibility are mentioned below in terms of the age limit and qualification:

Age Limit 2026

• Candidates should not be more than 30 years of age to be eligible for UGC NET JRF 
• 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

Educational Qualification 2026

• Candidates should have completed UG (four-year course) or must be in the final year.
• Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC-recognised college/university

• 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, 2002, are exempted from taking the exam

EWS Certificate 

The candidates who have applied for the exam under economically weaker sections and if they qualify for the exam will get the UGC NET EWS certificate. The candidates falling under the EWS will get a 10 per cent reservation in the recruitment exam. However, the candidates don't have to upload the EWS certificate while submitting the online form for the recruitment exam but the certificate has to be presented in front of the recruitment committee.

UGC NET Syllabus is prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Syllabus is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper 1 syllabus  is common for all candidates. On the other hand, the Paper 2 syllabus varies for all 87 subjects. Candidates need to choose the subject for Paper 2 while submitting the UGC NET application form.

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Note:

Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units that hold a total weightage of 100 marks.

Paper 2 holds a weightage of 200 marks for 100 questions.

The Commission introduced 'Forestry and Statistics' two new additional subjects for the UGC NET 2026 June cycle. Earlier 'Ayurveda Biology' was added.

Download UGC NET Paper 2 PDF Syllabus: Click Here 

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026

The UGC NET is conducted in CBT mode (Computer Based Test mode). UGC NET exam pattern comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. As per the prescribed UGC NET exam pattern, both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2026 below. 

UGC NET 2026 Reservation Policy 

The UGC NET reservation policy is applicable for the candidates according to the norms of the reservation policy of India. Candidates can check the reservation policy according to the category in the table below:

In the UGC NET examination, the syllabus and exam pattern plays a crucial role in the preparation journey. It is important for the canddiates to have a clear understanding about the syllabus and pattern. This is the first key of the preparation. 

• Focus on time management
• Read the questions carefully 

Therefore, the preparation requires focused approach, consistent effort and strategic planning. Clear understanding of the syllabus and exam pattern is important for a candidate. This will help in efficiently organizing the studies and also can set priorities for subjects. Along with this, frequent revision is also crucial.

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How to prepare for UGC NET in 1 month?

The NTA UGC NET June sesison admit card will be released by June 15 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Those candidates who will fill the application form will be able to downlaod their admit card for the June session. The authority will release the ahll ticket as per the exam dates. See below the methods:

• Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for UGC-NET June 2026' link
• Log in using the 'Application Number', 'Date of Birth', and 'Security Pin'
• Download the UGC NET Admit Card 2026
• Take the printout for future use

The NTA will release the UGC NET June exam schedule on its official portal.

UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2026

The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET city intimation slip 2026 for the June (all exam dates) by June 10 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The candidates will get their exam date and exam centre in the following manner:

•  Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the UGC NET 2026 Advanced City Intimation link 
• Fill out the credentials asked for login- application number, date of birth, security pin, etc. 
•  Press the submit button
• The UGC NET city slip 2026 will appear on the screen
• Check the exam city for the exam 

Direct Link to download UGC NET June City Slip 2026: to be updated here

The analysis for the June session exam will be provided here after the conduction of an exam. The analysis will depend upon the feedback received from the candidates including the overall difficulty level of an exam, topics asked in the exam, etc. The UGC NET exam analysis helps candidates to check the reviews by the aspirants who appeared for the exam, memory-based questions, expected cut-off, and more.