NTA UGC NET June 2026 Examination

Selection is solely based on performance in the Computer-based Test (CBT).
No interview, group discussion, or additional stage conducted by NTA.
For JRF, merit is subject-wise and category-wise; for Assistant Professor, qualifying mark suffices.

• Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in
• Helpline (NTA): 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
• Official Website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in

• Apply only once; multiple applications may be rejected.
• Upload photograph/signature as per specifications. Incorrect uploads are NOT corrected later.
• Double-check all personal and exam details before submitting.
• Keep confirmation page, fee proof, and identity documents safely.

• Result will be declared online at the official NTA UGC NET portal.
• JRF and Assistant Professor merit lists are prepared separately for each subject and category.
• Qualifying in NET does not guarantee a job; it provides eligibility for Assistant Professor/JRF/PhD admission.

• Admit card will be available from 15 June 2026.
• Download via login at ugcnet.ntaonline.in using application number and password.
• Verify all details (name, exam date, city/center, photo).

No physical or skill test is conducted as part of the NTA UGC NET selection process. Candidates must, however, ensure validity and accuracy of uploaded documents as universities may verify eligibility during admission/recruitment.

UGC NET June 2026 is being conducted for 87 subjects. Individual vacancies are notified by universities/institutes as per their requirements — NTA does not release centralized post-wise vacancies.

• List of subjects (including new: Statistics, Forestry) available on official site.

• Syllabus for Paper I (General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude) is common for all.
• Paper II is domain/subject specific (87 subjects including 2 new ones: Statistics and Forestry).
• Detailed syllabus is available at the official portal and should be referred for preparation.

• NTA UGC NET June 2026 is conducted for eligibility as Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admission in Indian universities/colleges.
• Exam is held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects (including Statistics & Forestry which are new additions in June 2026 cycle).
• Application process, admit card, exam city slip, and result — all are online only.

• JRF Stipend (Fellowship): Rs. 37,000/- per month (first 2 years), then Rs. 42,000/- per month (as per guidelines; may vary with new notifications).
• Assistant Professor: Pay level as per UGC norms (typically entry at Academic Pay Level 10; varies per university).

The correction window was available from 22–27 May 2026 for editing mistake(s) in select fields.
Fields like candidate's name, parents' names, date of birth, social category, subject and exam city, and uploaded images must be double-checked as errors may not be corrected after closure of the window.

• Login at ugcnet.ntaonline.in during window dates.
• Edit permissible fields, upload fresh photos/sign if needed, then save and print updated confirmation.

• Photo: Color, recent, clear, full face, white background, size 10–200 KB (JPG/JPEG).
• Signature: Black/blue ink on white paper, size 4–30 KB (JPG/JPEG).
• Only JPG/JPEG format accepted.
• Editing or manipulating the image is NOT allowed.
• Use the Image Resizer Tool to get perfect dimensions and file size.

• Scanned recent passport-size photograph (10 KB–200 KB, JPG/JPEG)
• Scanned signature (4 KB–30 KB, JPG/JPEG)
• Master's degree marksheet/degree certificate
• Provisional/final year certificate (if applicable)
• Category certificate (OBC-NCL/SC/ST/EWS/PwD/Third Gender), if applicable
• Date of Birth proof (10th certificate or equivalent)
• Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
• PWD/PwBD disability certificate, if claiming relaxation

1. Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in or directly go to ugcnet.ntaonline.in.
2. Click on the UGC NET June 2026 Application link.
3. Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number (or via MeriPehchaan with Aadhaar, PAN, DigiLocker).
4. Fill all required details in the application form — name, parents' names, category, subject, exam city, etc.
5. Upload scanned photograph and signature as per specifications.
6. Pay the applicable fee using UPI/Net Banking/Credit or Debit card.
7. Download and print the Confirmation Page for future reference.

No upper age limit for Assistant Professor or PhD Admission.

• Qualification: Post Graduation with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Third Gender) OR 4-Year Undergraduate Degree with 75%.
• Final year Master’s students can apply (provisionally).
• For JRF: Max age 30 years as on 01-06-2026; 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender, and Women.
• Assistant Professor/PhD: No upper age limit.

For instant age calculation, use the Age Calculator Tool.