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    UGC NET Notification 2026 (Out)- Access NET apply link at ugcnet.nta.nic.in

    UGC NET Notification 2026 (Out)- Access NET apply link at ugcnet.nta.nic.in

    Pittala Bhanu PrasadUpdated on 29 Apr 2026, 06:44 PM IST

    The National Testing Agency has released the UGC NET June notification 2026 on April 29, 2026, on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET application form link is activated along with the release of the official UGC NET June 2026 Notification. Candidates can go through the UGC NET notification 2026 for more details, like eligibility criteria, exam pattern, application fee, etc.

    This Story also Contains

    1. Overview of UGC NET 2026
    2. UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dates
    3. UGC NET 2026 Application Form
    UGC NET Notification 2026 (Out)- Access NET apply link at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
    UGC NET Notification 2026

    The Union Grants Commission (UGC) entrusted the NTA to conduct the UGC NET exam to determine the eligibility of the candidates for the Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor. The UGC NET 2026 exam will be conducted in online mode for various subjects. The following article provides further information about the notification and application process.

    Overview of UGC NET 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Name

    University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test

    Short Name

    UGC NET exam

    Conducting Authority

    National Testing Agency

    Official Website

    ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

    Exam Frequency

    Twice a year

    Languages

    English and Hindi

    Exam Level

    National

    Mode of Application

    Online

    Application Fee

    • For General- Rs. 1150

    • OBC/EWS candidates- Rs. 600

    • Sc/ST/PwBD candidates- Rs. 325

    Mode of Exam

    Online

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    UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dates

    The exam authority has mentioned all the important UGC NET exam dates 2026 in the official notification. Candidates can refer to the following table for the UGC NET exam dates.

    UGC NET June Exam Dates 2026

    Events

    Dates

    UGC NET 2026 notification

    April 29, 2026

    UGC NET 2026 application

    April 29, 2026

    Last date to fill out the application

    May 20, 2026

    Application form correction window

    May 22 to 24, 2026

    City Intimation Slip

    June 10, 2026

    UGC NET 2026 admit card

    June 15, 2026

    UGC NET 2026 exam

    June 22 to 30, 2026

    UGC NET 2026 answer key

    To be announced

    UGC NET 2026 result

    To be announced

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    UGC NET 2026 Application Form

    The agency activated the UGC NET application form link 2026 from April 29, 2026, to May 20, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can submit their UGC NET 2026 application form online, using their login credentials. The following steps can be followed to fill out the UGC NET application form online.

    Steps to fill out the UGC NET Application Form 2026

    • Visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

    • Select ‘click here for Registration.’

    • Log in with the registration ID and password

    • Enter personal, academic, and contact details

    • Upload the required documents

    • Pay the application fee online

    • The application form will be displayed on the screen

    • Make a printout of the application form

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the age limit to appear for the exam?
    A:

    For JRF, the maximum age is 30 years as of 1 June 2026 (with relaxation for specific categories). There is no upper age limit for an Assistant Professor.

    Q: What are the required educational qualifications?
    A:

    Candidates must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Final-year PG students can also apply.

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    Questions related to UGC NET

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    Have a question related to UGC NET ?

    Yes, you will be eligible to appear for UGC NET Environmental Science exam with background in M.Sc Microbiology. You can also apply for JRF (PhD) and Lectureship (Assistant Professor) with an age limit of 30 years.

    Hi Bhavesh,

    The UGC NET 2026 result was announced on February 4, 2026. In case you find any issues checking the result, you can write an email at ugcnet@nta.ac.in (mailto:ugcnet@nta.ac.in) or call at 011-40759000.

    For the UGC NET examination, only a Central OBC-NCL certificate is considered valid. Submitting a State OBC certificate may create complications during document verification and could lead to your candidature being treated under the General (Unreserved) category. You can immediately obtain a valid Central OBC-NCL certificate from the concerned Tehsil

    If you filled the UGC NET form under EWS but you don’t have a valid EWS certificate, then forget using the EWS category. They won’t accept it. You’ll automatically be treated as General category during document verification.


    And no, this won’t make your form “invalid” or “illegal.” It just means