UGC NET Exam Date 2026

UGC NET Exam Date 2026 – NTA UGC NET June Schedule, Notification Date & Latest Updates

The UGC NET Exam Date 2026 for the June cycle is 22 June to 30 June 2026, as officially confirmed by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in its notification released on 29 April 2026. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across examination centres throughout India, covering 87 subjects — including two newly added disciplines for the first time: Statistics and Forestry.

Whether you are a first-time applicant or a repeat candidate, staying up to date with all exam-related dates is critical to avoid disqualification. Below is everything you need to know about the UGC NET June 2026 schedule, notification timeline, admit card, and result dates.

UGC NET June 2026 – Official Exam Schedule

UGC NET Exam Date 2026 – Shift-Wise Timing

UGC NET June 2026 is conducted in two shifts per day:

Candidates' individual shift, date, and examination centre details are mentioned on the admit card — available approximately 3 days before the exam.

NTA UGC NET Notification Date 2026 – Key Highlights

The official UGC NET 2026 notification was released by NTA on 29 April 2026. Key announcements from the notification:

Download the full notification PDF from: ugcnet.nta.ac.in

UGC NET 2026 – Cycle-Wise Exam Calendar

NTA conducts UGC NET twice a year. Here is the typical annual schedule:

UGC NET Latest Updates 2026

• 29 April 2026: NTA released the official UGC NET June 2026 notification and opened the application portal.

• Two new subjects — Statistics and Forestry — added to the exam for the first time in the June 2026 session.

• Syllabus revised as per NEP 2020 guidelines.

• Subject list, codes, and syllabus structure updated; candidates are advised to check before filling the application.

• Application correction window scheduled from 22 to 24 May 2026 for eligible modifications (excluding photo, signature, and subject selection errors).

• Candidates are registered via MeriPehchaan portal (Aadhaar/PAN/DigiLocker login) or standard email/mobile registration.

How to Check UGC NET Exam Date Subject-Wise PDF

After the admit card release, NTA publishes a subject-wise exam date schedule. Follow these steps:

1. Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in

2. Click on "UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dates / Schedule" link.

3. Download the subject-wise exam date PDF.

4. Note your subject's date, shift, and reporting time.

5. Also download your admit card from the same portal using your application number and date of birth.

What to Carry on the UGC NET Exam Day

UGC NET Admit Card 2026 – Important Points

• The admit card is released by NTA on the official website approximately 3–7 days before the exam.

• Candidates must download and print the admit card before reaching the exam centre.

• The admit card contains: candidate name, roll number, exam centre address, date, shift, and reporting time.

• No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall without a valid admit card.

• Discrepancies in the admit card (name, photo, etc.) should be immediately reported to NTA.

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