The UGC NET June 2026 Application Form has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates aspiring to qualify for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, or admission to Ph.D. programmes can now complete the online registration process. The application link has been activated along with the release of the official examination schedule.

UGC NET is one of the most important national-level eligibility examinations conducted for postgraduate candidates across various subjects. The June 2026 examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode from 22 June to 30 June 2026 at designated examination centres throughout India. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility requirements, application fee, registration schedule, and other important instructions before applying online.

This article provides complete details regarding the UGC NET June 2026 registration process, important dates, eligibility criteria, application fee, direct application link, official notification PDF, and the latest exam schedule released by NTA.

• Applicants must possess a Master's Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• General/Unreserved/EWS candidates should have secured at least 55% marks in the qualifying examination.
• OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD and Third Gender candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in marks.
• Final-year postgraduate students may also apply provisionally.
• There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.
• Age criteria for JRF will be applicable as prescribed by NTA.

Payment can be made online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

• Official Website
• Apply Online
• Download Schedule PDF