National Testing Agency (NTA) — University Grants Commission (UGC)
| Exam Date | 22 Jun 2026 |
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| Post Name | UGC NET June 2026 |
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| Qualification | Master's degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Final-year students are eligible provisionally. |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the exam dates and subject-wise schedule for the UGC NET June 2026 cycle. The examinations are scheduled to be conducted from June 22, 2026, to June 30, 2026, for over 80 subjects. The test will be held in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
| Exam Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-30 |
| Shift 1 Timing | 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Shift 2 Timing | 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
Candidates must verify their specific subject allocation against the examination dates provided below:
| Date | Shift I (9 AM - 12 PM) | Shift II (3 PM - 6 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | Geography, Visual Art, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Museology | Computer Science, Bengali, Persian, Russian, Home Science |
| 2026-06-23 | Public Administration, Education, Social Work, Urdu | Mass Communication, Law, Electronic Science, Philosophy |
| 2026-06-24 | Political Science, Comparative Study of Religions, Japanese | Commerce, Defence Studies, Indian Culture, Buddhist Studies |
| 2026-06-25 | English, Chinese, Spanish, Konkani, Kashmiri | History, Pali, Prakrit, Comparative Literature |
| 2026-06-29 | Hindi, Management, Psychology-related, Arabic | Psychology, Physical Education, Disaster Management, Ayurveda Biology |
| 2026-06-30 | Economics, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, Sanskrit | Sociology, Yoga, Tourism Management, Statistics, Forestry |
To access the official notification, candidates should follow these steps:
Warning: Candidates must download their Exam City Intimation slip 8-10 days prior to their scheduled exam date. Admit cards will be released subsequently. Ensure that you cross-verify your subject code and shift timing against the official document to avoid confusion on the exam day.
Admit cards can only be downloaded from the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in using your application number and password.
No, the NTA does not allow candidates to request changes to the allotted exam shift or date. You must appear for the examination at the time and location specified on your admit card.
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