The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially confirmed that the UGC NET June 2026 City Intimation Slip will be released on June 10, 2026, and the admit card will be available on June 15, 2026, through the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The exam is scheduled from June 22 to June 30, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across two daily shifts.
The UGC NET June 2026 session covers 93 subjects and two newly added subjects — Forestry and Statistics — making it the most comprehensive NET exam cycle in recent years. Additionally, NTA has added four new examination centres in the North Eastern Region, covering Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Meghalaya.
UGC NET June 2026 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| City Intimation Slip | June 10, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | June 15, 2026 |
| Exam Dates | June 22 to June 30, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Shifts | Two daily shifts |
| Official Portal | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Exam Structure
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Teaching and Research Aptitude | 50 | 100 | Combined 3 hours |
| Paper 2 — Subject Specific | 100 | 200 | Combined 3 hours |
What Qualifying UGC NET Means
- JRF qualification: Monthly fellowship of Rs 37,000 (first 2 years), rising to Rs 42,000 thereafter
- Assistant Professor eligibility in Indian colleges and universities
- PhD admission without separate entrance tests at many universities
Candidates should download their city slip on June 10 and admit card on June 15 well before their scheduled exam date. No physical admit cards are sent by post — candidates must download from ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
