Overview of the NTA UGC NET June 2026 Examination
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has unveiled the online application process for the University Grant Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for June 2026. The application period commences on April 29, 2026, and concludes on May 20, 2026. It is imperative for candidates to review the NTA UGC NET June 2026 information brochure for comprehensive details on the exam syllabus, eligibility criteria, age limitations, fees, subject specifics, and other essential information before applying.
Key Dates for the Examination
| Event |
Date |
| Start of Application |
April 29, 2026 |
| Final Date for Online Application |
May 20, 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment |
May 20, 2026 |
| Correction Window |
May 22-24, 2026 |
| Exam Dates |
June 22-30, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release |
Post-Exam |
| Results Announcement |
As per Schedule |
Examination Fee Structure
| Category |
Fee |
| General |
₹1150 |
| EWS/OBC |
₹600 |
| SC/ST/PH |
₹325 |
Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan.
Age Limit Information
| Designation |
Age Limit |
| JRF |
Maximum Age: 31 Years |
| NET |
No Upper Age Limit |
Additional age relaxation applies as per the UGC NET June 2026 Exam guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET JRF June 2026
- A Master's degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks is required.
- Candidates with a four-year bachelor's degree are also eligible to apply.
Available Subjects for the UGC NET JRF June 2026
| S.No |
Subject Name |
S.No |
Subject Name |
| 1 |
Adult Education/Continuing Education/Andragogy/Non-Formal Education |
44 |
Maithili |
| 2 |
Anthropology |
45 |
Malayalam |
| 3 |
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies |
46 |
Management (including Business Admin, Marketing, Industrial Relations) |
| 4 |
Arabic |
47 |
Manipuri |
| 5 |
Archaeology |
48 |
Marathi |
| 6 |
Assamese |
49 |
Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 7 |
Bengali |
50 |
Museology & Conservation |
| 8 |
Bodo |
51 |
Music |
| 9 |
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies |
52 |
Nepali |
| 10 |
Chinese |
53 |
Oriya |
| 11 |
Commerce |
54 |
Pali |
| 12 |
Comparative Literature |
55 |
Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre |
| 13 |
Comparative Study of Religions |
56 |
Persian |
| 14 |
Computer Science and Applications |
57 |
Philosophy |
| 15 |
Criminology |
58 |
Physical Education |
| 16 |
Defence and Strategic Studies |
59 |
Political Science |
| 17 |
Dogri |
60 |
Politics including International Relations |
| 18 |
Economics/Rural Economics |
61 |
Population Studies |
| 19 |
Education |
62 |
Prakrit |
| 20 |
Electronic Science |
63 |
Psychology |
To complete your application, please visit the Official Website and click on Apply Online for further instructions.
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