National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) June 2026.
The UGC-NET June 2026 is a national-level Computer Based Test conducted by the NTA on behalf of the UGC. It determines the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor positions, junior research fellowships, and Ph.D. admissions across Indian higher educational institutions.
Core Information
Advt Number: JUNE-2026 Information Bulletin.
Location: All India (Various exam cities listed across states and UTs).
Job Domains: population_studies, statistics, home_science, ayurveda_biology, social_medicine_community_health, management
Pay Scale: Not Applicable (JRF fellowship details are governed under various UGC schemes).
Posts / Profiles: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Admission to Ph.D..
Important Dates
Application Start: 29/04/2026
Application End: 20/05/2026
Apply By: 20/05/2026
Admit Card Date: 15/06/2026
Exam Date: 22 June 2026 to 30 June 2026.
Last Date: 20/05/2026
Eligibility & Selection
Educational Qualification: Master's Degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories), or pursuing the final year of a Master's degree. Alternatively, candidates having passed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree programme with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate are also eligible.
Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) only.
Exam Pattern: The test consists of two sections with objective-type, multiple-choice questions. Paper I contains 50 questions (100 marks) and Paper II contains 100 questions (200 marks). The total duration is 180 minutes (03 hours) without any break between papers.
Negative Marking: No
Negative Marks Per Wrong: There is no negative
Syllabus
Syllabus Coverage: Paper I assesses teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness. Paper II is based on the subject selected by the candidate and assesses domain knowledge.
Fees & Notes
General/OBC Fee: General/Unreserved is Rs. 1150/-; Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL is Rs. 600/-.
SC/ST/PwD Fee: Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Person with Disability (PwD) / Pe
Portal Charges: Applicable service/processing charges & GST over and above the Examination Fee a
Description: UGC-NET is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the 'award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor', 'appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.', and 'admission to Ph.D. only' in Indian universities and colleges.
Preparation Notes
Eligibility focus: Master's Degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories), or pursuing the final year of a Master's degree. Alternatively, candidates having passed a 4-year/8-semester bachelor's degree programme with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate are also eligible.
Selection process: Computer Based Test (CBT) only.
Exam pattern: The test consists of two sections with objective-type, multiple-choice questions. Paper I contains 50 questions (100 marks) and Paper II contains 100 questions (200 marks). The total duration is 180 minutes (03 hours) without any break between papers.
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