UGC NET June 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 85 Subjects

📌 UGC NET June 2026 – Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET June 2026 notification on 29 April 2026 on its official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian universities and colleges. The online application process started on 29 April 2026, and eligible candidates can apply until 20 May 2026 (11:50 PM). The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 85 subjects from 22 June to 30 June 2026.

🗓️ Important Dates – UGC NET June 2026

📚 List of 85 Subjects in UGC NET June 2026

UGC NET is conducted for 85 subjects including Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, Computer Science, Commerce, etc. Candidates must choose the subject of their Post-Graduation. Major subjects include:

• Humanities: Economics, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Psychology, Geography
• Languages: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Assamese, etc.
• Commerce & Management: Commerce, Management
• Science/Computer: Computer Science & Applications, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
• Others: Mass Communication & Journalism, Law, Library & Information Science, Social Work, Women’s Studies

For the complete list of all 85 subjects, candidates should refer to the UGC NET official notification available at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

✅ What is the eligibility criteria for UGC NET June 2026?

🎓 Educational Qualification

• General Category – Minimum 55% marks in Master’s degree
• OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender – Minimum 50% marks in Master’s degree
• 4‑Year Bachelor’s Degree – Candidates with 4‑year Bachelor’s degree (at least 75% marks) are also eligible
• Final Year Students – Candidates appearing in the final year of Master’s can also apply provisionally
• Subject Choice – Candidates must appear in the subject of their Post-Graduation

🎂 Age Limit

• JRF (Junior Research Fellowship): Maximum 30 years as on 01‑06‑2026
• JRF Age Relaxation: SC/ST/OBC/PwD – 5 years | Women & Transgender – 5 years
• Assistant Professor: No upper age limit
• Ph.D. Admission: No upper age restriction

💰 UGC NET June 2026 Application Fee

📖 UGC NET June 2026 Exam Pattern

The UGC NET will be conducted online in CBT mode with two papers in a single session.

✍️ Marking Scheme

• +2 marks for each correct answer
• No marks deducted for unattempted questions

📚 UGC NET June 2026 Syllabus

📖 Paper 1 Syllabus (General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude)

• Teaching Aptitude
• Research Aptitude
• Reading Comprehension
• Communication
• Reasoning (including Mathematical)
• Logical Reasoning
• Data Interpretation
• Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• People & Environment
• Higher Education System

📘 Paper 2 Syllabus (Subject‑Specific)

Paper 2 syllabus is based on the subject chosen by the candidate from 85 options. Candidates should download the subject‑specific syllabus from the official NTA website.

🎯 Selection Process & Cut‑off

• Qualify both Papers – Candidates must score at least 40% in each paper (General category).
• Merit List – Based on combined marks of Paper 1 and Paper 2.
• Category‑wise Cut‑off – Separate cut‑off lists for JRF and Assistant Professor.
• Final Result – NTA releases a final list of qualified candidates.

Expected Cut‑off (Previous years): General category – 60–65% marks. Exact cut‑off will be released after the exam.

💻 How to Apply Online for UGC NET June 2026?

1. Visit the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on “UGC NET June 2026” active link.
3. Register using candidate’s name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
4. Log in and fill out the application form with personal, educational, and contact details.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
6. Pay application fee via Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI.
7. Verify all details carefully and click “Final Submit”.
8. Download the confirmation page and take a printout.

📂 Documents Required

• Recent passport‑size photograph (JPEG format, 10‑200 KB)
• Scanned signature (JPEG format, 4‑30 KB)
• Master’s degree marksheet (or final year marksheet for provisional candidates)
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD) if applicable
• Valid email ID and mobile number

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – UGC NET June 2026