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