UGC NET June 2026 Exam Begins June 22; Check Shift Timings, Admit Card and Exam Day Guidelines
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will start the UGC NET June 2026 exam on June 22, 2026.It will be held in a computer-based format across the country and will run until June 30, 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will start the UGC NET June 2026 exam on June 22, 2026.It will be held in a computer-based format across the country and will run until June 30, 2026. The agency has already shared the exam schedule by subject and admit cards for those taking the test between June 22 and June 30.
The UGC NET June 2026 exam is for determining eligibility for:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Assistant Professor
- Assistant Professor and PhD Admission
- PhD Admission Only
The exam will cover over 80 subjects spread across multiple days and time slots
UGC NET 2026 Exam Dates
According to NTA, the UGC NET June 2026 exam will be conducted from:
- June 22 to June 30, 2026
Candidates should check their admit cards and city intimation slips to confirm their exact exam date and time slot.
- UGC NET 2026 Shift Timings
The exam will be held in two sessions each day:
Shift 1
- Exam Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
- Reporting Time: Around 7:00 AM
- Last Entry to the Exam Centre: As mentioned on the admit card
Shift 2
- Exam Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Reporting Time: Around 1:00 PM
- Last Entry to the Exam Centre: As mentioned on the admit card
Candidates are advised to arrive at the exam centre well in advance to complete security checks and biometric verification.
Subject-Wise Examination Schedule
The NTA has spread more than 80 subjects across the exam dates from June 22 to June 30.
The subjects include:
- Commerce
- English
- Political Science
- History
- Economics
- Computer Science & Applications
- Education
- Management
- Sociology
- Law
- Geography
- Environmental Sciences
- Psychology
- Hindi
- Sanskrit
- Public Administration
- Library & Information Science
- Mass Communication and Journalism
Candidates can check their exact subject date and time slot through the official schedule available on the UGC NET portal.
Admit Card Released
NTA has already released the admit cards for candidates appearing between June 22 and June 30. Candidates can download their hall tickets using their application number and date of birth from the official UGC NET website.
Documents Required at the Exam Centre
Candidates must carry the following:
- Printed copy of the UGC NET 2026 Admit Card
- Valid Photo ID Proof
- Passport-size Photograph (if required)
- PwD/PwBD certificate and documents related to a scribe, where applicable
Without a valid admit card and identity proof, entry to the exam centre will not be allowed.
Exam Pattern
The UGC NET exam consists of two papers in one session:
Paper I
- Teaching and Research Aptitude
- General Awareness
- Logical Reasoning
- Reading Comprehension
- Data Interpretation
Paper II
Subject-specific questions
Marking Scheme
- 2 marks for each correct answer
- No negative marking
The total duration of the exam is three hours, with no break in between.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Arrive at the exam centre before the reporting time.
- Verify all the details mentioned on the admit card.
- Do not bring electronic gadgets, calculators, smart watches, or study materials into the exam hall.
- Follow all instructions given by NTA and exam centre staff.
- Keep checking the official website for any last-minute updates.
Official Website
Candidates can access the subject-wise schedule, admit card, city intimation slip, and other guidelines through the official UGC NET portal:
- ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Conclusion
With the first UGC NET June 2026 exam scheduled for June 22, candidates should review their subject-wise schedule, download their admit cards, and reach the exam centres in advance. The exam will continue until June 30, 2026, covering over 80 subjects in a computer-based format across India.
