๐ย Introduction
The UGC NET june 2026 (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) application process has officially started. It is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine eligibility for:
- ๐ Assistant Professor
- ๐ฌ junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- ๐ PhD admissions in many universities
๐ ย Important Dates (June 2026 Cycle)
- ๐ข application Start: 29 april 2026
- ๐ด Last Date to Apply: 20 May 2026
- ๐งพ Fee Payment Deadline: 20 May 2026
- โ๏ธ Correction Window: 22โ24 May 2026
- ๐งช Exam Dates: 22โ30 june 2026
๐ย How to Apply
Candidates can apply online only:
Visit official website ๐ ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Register with email and mobile number
Fill application form carefully
Upload documents and photo
Pay exam fee online
Submit and download confirmation page
๐ย Eligibility Criteria
To apply for UGC NET 2026:
- ๐ Masterโs degree (minimum required qualification)
- ๐ General category: usually 55% marks required
- ๐งโ๐ OBC/SC/ST/PwD: relaxation as per rules
- ๐ Final-year PG students can also apply
๐ฐย Exam Fee (Approx.)
- ๐ข General / EWS: โน1150
- ๐ก OBC (NCL): โน600
- ๐ต SC/ST/PwD: โน325
๐ซย Exam Pattern (Overview)
- ๐ป Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- ๐ Two papers:
- Paper 1: Teaching & Research Aptitude
- Paper 2: Subject-specific
- ๐ Total subjects: ~85 (including new additions like Statistics)
๐ย Key Highlights
- ๐ Online application only
- ๐งโ๐ซ Eligibility for Assistant professor & JRF
- ๐ Exam scheduled in june 2026
- ๐ Based on postgraduate syllabus
๐ย Final Summary
๐ UGC NET june 2026 applications are now open (from 29 april to 20 May 2026). Candidates must apply online through the official NTA portal and prepare for the exam scheduled in late june 2026.
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