NTA UGC NET June 2026 Application Out Apply Now
Post Date:Pradeep 30 April 2026
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for NTA UGC NET June 2026 Application Out Apply Now: NTA UGC National Eligibility Test NET / JRF June 2026. Interested candidates can apply online before the last date.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | NTA UGC NET / JRF |
| Application Mode | Online |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date | 23 May 2026 |
| Correction Date | 25-27 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22-30 June 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Gen | Rs. 1100/- |
| OBC/ EWS | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST / PH | Rs. 325/- |
Age Limit as on
- Maximum Age : 31 Year (JRF)
- Maximum Age : No Age Limit (NET)
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UGC NET JRF 2026 Qualification
- Candidat Should have Passed / Appeared Master Degree in Concerned Subject with at Least Minimum 55% Marks.
- Four Year Bachelor Degree Candidate Also Eligible.
UGC NET 2026 Subject Available
| Subject Name | Subject Code |
|---|---|
| Economics / Rural Economics / Co-operation / Demography / Development Studies | 01 |
| Political Science | 02 |
| Philosophy | 03 |
| Psychology | 04 |
| Sociology | 05 |
| History | 06 |
| Anthropology | 07 |
| Commerce | 08 |
| Education | 09 |
| Social Work | 10 |
| Defence and Strategic Studies | 11 |
| Home Science | 12 |
| Public Administration | 14 |
| Population Studies | 15 |
| Music | 16 |
| Management | 17 |
| Maithili | 18 |
| Bengali | 19 |
| Hindi | 20 |
| Kannada | 21 |
| Malayalam | 22 |
| Oriya | 23 |
| Punjabi | 24 |
| Sanskrit | 25 |
| Tamil | 26 |
| Telugu | 27 |
| Urdu | 28 |
| Arabic | 29 |
| English | 30 |
| Linguistics | 31 |
| Chinese | 32 |
| Dogri | 33 |
| Nepali | 34 |
| Manipuri | 35 |
| Assamese | 36 |
| Gujarati | 37 |
| Marathi | 38 |
| French | 39 |
| Spanish | 40 |
| Russian | 41 |
| Persian | 42 |
| Rajasthani | 43 |
| German | 44 |
| Japanese | 45 |
| Adult Education / Continuing Education / Andragogy / Non-Formal Education | 46 |
| Physical Education | 47 |
| Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 49 |
| Indian Culture | 50 |
| Labour Welfare / HRM / Industrial Relations | 55 |
| Law | 58 |
| Library and Information Science | 59 |
| Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | 60 |
| Comparative Study of Religions | 62 |
| Mass Communication and Journalism | 63 |
| Performing Arts (Dance/Drama/Theatre) | 65 |
| Museology & Conservation | 66 |
| Archaeology | 67 |
| Criminology | 68 |
| Tribal and Regional Language/Literature | 70 |
| Folk Literature | 71 |
| Comparative Literature | 72 |
| Sanskrit Traditional Subjects | 73 |
| Women Studies | 74 |
| Visual Art | 79 |
| Geography | 80 |
| Social Medicine & Community Health | 81 |
| Forensic Science | 82 |
| Pali | 83 |
| Kashmiri | 84 |
| Konkani | 85 |
| Computer Science and Applications | 87 |
| Electronic Science | 88 |
| Environmental Sciences | 89 |
| Prakrit | 91 |
| Human Rights and Duties | 92 |
| Tourism Administration and Management | 93 |
| Bodo | 94 |
| Santali | 95 |
| Yoga | 100 |
| Sindhi | 101 |
| Hindu Studies | 102 |
| Indian Knowledge System | 103 |
| Disaster Management | 104 |
| Ayurveda Biology | 105 |
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UGC NET 2026 Exam Pattern
| Paper | Marks | Number of Questions | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 50 | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) | Objective (MCQ) |
| Paper II | 200 | 100 | Objective (MCQ) |
Paper-wise Details
Paper I (General Paper)
- Teaching & Research Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
- Comprehension
- General Awareness
Paper II (Subject Specific)
- Based on the subject chosen by the candidate
- Covers in-depth knowledge of the selected discipline
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How to Apply
- Detailed Guidelines/Procedures
- Application Registration
- Payment of Fee
- Document Scan and Upload.
- Submit the form and take a printout.
Important Links
Apply Online Now Download Notification Official Website WhatsApp Group Telegram GroupFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is UGC NET 2026?
UGC NET 2026 is a National-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in India.
Q2. Who can apply for UGC NET June 2026?
Candidates who have completed or are pursuing a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) can apply.
Q3. What is the age limit for UGC NET 2026?
For JRF: Maximum 30 years.
For Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
Q4. What is the exam mode of UGC NET 2026?
UGC NET 2026 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q5. How many papers are there in UGC NET?
There are two papers – Paper I (General) and Paper II (Subject-specific).
Q6. What is the total duration of the exam?
The total duration is 3 hours (180 minutes) without any break.
Q7. How can I apply for UGC NET June 2026?
You can apply online through the official NTA website by filling out the application form and paying the required fee.
Q8. What is the validity of UGC NET qualification?
JRF is valid for 3 years, while Assistant Professor eligibility is valid for a lifetime.