
| Name of Post: | NTA UGC NET June 2026 Examination Apply Online |
| Post Date / Update: | 23 May 2026 | 08:10 PM |
| Short Info: | The National Testing Agency has announced the application cycle for the June 2026 UGC NET, a national examination used to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowships and Assistant Professor positions. Prospective candidates can submit their digital applications between 29 April and 23 May 2026, with the formal testing window scheduled for the final week of June. The notification outlines specific academic requirements, noting that applicants generally need a master’s degree with at least 55% marks, though students in four-year undergraduate programmes are also permitted to apply. Registration fees are tiered based on social category, and while there is a 31-year age limit for fellowship seekers, no such restriction exists for teaching eligibility. Interested individuals must provide scanned identification and academic documents across a diverse range of 85 subject areas to complete their enrolment. These details, sourced from a recruitment portal, serve as a comprehensive guide for navigating the official selection process. |
National
Testing Agency (NTA)
NTA UGC National Eligibility Test NET / JRF June 2026
NTA UGC NET JRF June 2026 Exam : Short Details of
Notification
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Job
Notification: NTA UGC NET / JRF June 2026 Session
Overview
of the Organization and Post
The National Testing Agency (NTA)
is the main body that organizes this national exam. This specific test is for
the University Grant Commission (UGC) to find qualified people for
teaching jobs and research.
|
Category |
Details |
|
Name of the Post |
UGC NET and JRF June 2026 Examination |
|
Authority Name |
National
Testing Agency (NTA) |
|
Exam Level |
National
Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship |
•The official name of this exam is the NTA UGC National
Eligibility Test (NET) / JRF for the June 2026 session.
•It is conducted to select candidates for the role of Assistant
Professor and for awarding Junior Research Fellowships (JRF).
•The National Testing Agency (NTA) manages the entire
application and examination process.
Important
Dates for Candidates
•It is very important to submit your form before the deadline
to avoid any issues.
|
Event Name |
Date / Schedule |
|
Application Start Date |
29
April 2026 |
|
Application End Date |
24 May 2026 |
|
Last Day to Pay Fees |
24 May 2026 |
|
Form Correction Window |
26 May to 28 May 2026 |
|
Examination Dates |
22
June to 30 June 2026 |
|
Answer Key Date |
After
the Exam is completed |
|
Result Date |
To
be announced later |
•Candidates can begin filling out the online forms from 29
April 2026.
•The final date to submit the application and the fee is 23
May 2026.
•If you make a mistake in your form, you can fix it between 25
May and 27 May 2026.
•The actual exams will take place over several days, starting
from 22 June 2026 and ending on 30 June 2026.
•Official results and answer keys will be provided based on
the agency's schedule after the test concludes.
Application
Fee Structure
•You must pay the fee according to your category to
successfully register.
|
Candidate Category |
Fee Amount (INR) |
|
General / Unreserved |
₹
1,150/- |
|
EWS / OBC |
₹
600/- |
|
SC / ST / PH (Divyang) |
₹
325/- |
• Candidates in the General category need to pay
a fee of ₹ 1,150.
• For those in the Economically Weaker Section
(EWS) or Other Backward Classes (OBC), the fee is ₹ 600.
• Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST),
and Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates pay a reduced fee of ₹ 325.
•You can pay this money online using a Debit Card, Credit
Card, or Net Banking.
•Payment via E-Challan is also an available option for
applicants.
Eligibility
Criteria and Age Requirements
•Before applying, please ensure you meet the educational and
age standards set by the UGC.
|
Requirement Type |
Details |
|
Education (Master's) |
Passed
or appearing in Master's Degree with 55% marks |
|
Education (Bachelor's) |
4-year
Bachelor's degree holders are also eligible |
|
Age Limit for JRF |
Maximum
31 Years |
|
Age Limit for NET |
No
Upper Age Limit |
•You must have finished or be currently enrolled in a
Master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• A minimum of 55% marks in your Master's
degree is required for eligibility.
• Candidates who have completed a 4-year
Bachelor’s degree are now also allowed to apply.
• To apply for the Junior Research Fellowship
(JRF), you must not be older than 31 years.
• There is no age limit if you are only
applying for the Assistant Professor (NET) position.
•Extra age relaxation is given to certain categories as per
the official exam rules.
Available
Subjects for Examination
There are a total of 85 subjects
available for the June 2026 session.
|
S.No |
Subject Name |
S.No |
Subject Name |
|
1 |
Adult Education / Andragogy |
44 |
Maithili |
|
2 |
Chinese |
45 |
Oriya |
|
3 |
Commerce |
46 |
Pali |
|
4 |
Comparative Literature |
47 |
Performing Art (Dance/Drama) |
|
5 |
Study of Religions |
48 |
Persian |
|
6 |
Computer Science |
49 |
Philosophy |
|
7 |
Criminology |
50 |
Physical Education |
|
8 |
Defence Studies |
51 |
Political Science |
|
9 |
Dogri |
52 |
International Relations |
|
10 |
Economics / Business Economics |
53 |
Population Studies |
|
11 |
Education |
54 |
Prakrit |
|
12 |
Anthropology |
55 |
Malayalam |
|
13 |
Electronic Science |
56 |
Psychology |
|
14 |
English |
57 |
Public Administration |
|
15 |
Environmental Sciences |
58 |
Punjabi |
|
16 |
Folk Literature |
59 |
Rajasthani |
|
17 |
Forensic Science |
60 |
Russian |
|
18 |
French |
61 |
Sanskrit |
|
19 |
Geography |
62 |
Sanskrit Traditional Subjects |
|
20 |
German |
63 |
Santali |
|
21 |
Gujarati |
64 |
Sindhi |
|
22 |
Hindi |
65 |
Social Medicine |
|
23 |
Arab Culture & Islamic Studies |
66 |
Management / Marketing |
|
24 |
Hindu Studies |
67 |
Social Work |
|
25 |
History |
68 |
Sociology |
|
26 |
Home Science |
69 |
Spanish |
|
27 |
Human Rights |
70 |
Tamil |
|
28 |
Indian Culture |
71 |
Telugu |
|
29 |
Indian Knowledge System |
72 |
Tourism Management |
|
30 |
Japanese |
73 |
Regional Languages |
|
31 |
Kannada |
74 |
Urdu |
|
32 |
Kashmiri |
75 |
Visual Art |
|
33 |
Konkani |
76 |
Women Studies |
|
34 |
Arabic |
77 |
Manipuri |
|
35 |
Labour Welfare / HRM |
78 |
Yoga |
|
36 |
Law |
79 |
Disaster Management |
|
37 |
Library Science |
80 |
Ayurveda Biology |
|
38 |
Linguistics |
81 |
(Not Applicable) |
|
39 |
Archaeology |
82 |
Marathi |
|
40 |
Assamese |
83 |
Mass Communication |
|
41 |
Bengali |
84 |
Museology & Conservation |
|
42 |
Bodo |
85 |
Music |
|
43 |
Buddhist & Peace Studies |
86 |
Nepali |
•Candidates
can choose from a total of 85 subjects for the NET exam.
•Common
subjects include History, Economics, and Political Science.
•Professional
subjects like Management, Commerce, and Law are available.
•Language
subjects such as Hindi, English, Sanskrit, and Urdu are included.
•Specialized
areas like Yoga, Forensic Science, and Disaster Management are also options.
•New
subjects like Ayurveda Biology and Indian Knowledge System are part of the
list.
Selection
Process and Application Steps
•The selection is based on a written competitive examination.
Follow these steps to fill out your form correctly.
|
Action |
Description |
|
Selection Mode |
Written
Exam (CBT Mode) |
|
Required Documents |
ID
Proof, Address, Basic Details, Education Certificates |
|
Scanning Needs |
Passport
Photo, Signature, ID Proof |
•Candidates are selected based on their performance in the
UGC NET June 2026 examination.
•First, read the full notification carefully before starting
your application.
•Gather all your documents like eligibility certificates and
ID proofs.
•Scan your photo and signature according to the sizes
mentioned in the instructions.
•Check the "Preview" section of your application to
make sure all columns are filled correctly.
•After submitting the form, always print a copy for your
future records.
Important
Links for Applicants
•Use these links to access official resources and tools.
|
Resource |
Link / Action |
|
Apply
Online |
|
|
Official
Notification |
|
|
Extended
Notice |
|
|
Sewayojan Tools |
|
|
Official
Website |
•You can apply online by visiting the official NTA or Sarkari
Sewayojan links.
•Detailed notifications and date extension notices can be
downloaded directly.
•Helpful tools for merging PDFs or resizing photos are
available for applicants.
•You can join Telegram or WhatsApp channels for the latest
updates on the exam.
Frequently
Asked Questions (Q&A)
Q. What is the maximum age to apply
for the JRF position?
The maximum age for a Junior
Research Fellowship (JRF) candidate is 31 years. However, there is no
age limit for those applying only for the Assistant Professor (NET) role.
Q. Can I apply if I am still
studying for my Master's degree?
Yes, candidates who are currently
appearing for their Master's degree or are waiting for results are eligible to
apply, provided they meet the minimum percentage requirements later.
Q. What is the application fee for
an OBC candidate?
Candidates belonging to the OBC or
EWS categories are required to pay an application fee of ₹ 600.
Q. When will the UGC NET June 2026
exam be held?
The examination is scheduled to take
place between 22 June 2026 and 30 June 2026.
Q. Is a 4-year Bachelor’s degree
enough to be eligible?
Yes, according to the latest
eligibility rules for the June 2026 session, candidates with a 4-year
Bachelor’s degree are also eligible to sit for the exam.