NTA UGC NET June 2026 Application Form for Assistant Professor and JRF
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the online application form for UGC NET June 2026. This examination is conducted for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
The application window is open from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026. Candidates should verify eligibility, age criteria, fee category, exam pattern, and required documents before submitting the form.
UGC NET 2026 will be held in CBT mode with two papers, total 150 questions and 300 marks, and no negative marking. Applicants are advised to read the full official notification and use only official links for registration, login, and document reference.
Application Start
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Last Date To Apply
Wed, 20 May 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
Apply Online Start Date | 2026-04-29 |
Apply Online Last Date | 2026-05-20 |
Last Date to Pay Fee | 2026-05-20 |
Correction Window | 2026-05-22 to 2026-05-24 |
Exam City Intimation | 2026-06-10 |
Admit Card Date | 2026-06-15 |
Exam Date | 2026-06-22 to 2026-06-30 |
Answer Key | As per schedule |
Result | As per schedule |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
General | Rs. 1150/- |
Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL | Rs. 600/- |
SC / ST / PH / Third Gender | Rs. 325/- |
Fee can be paid through online modes such as debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Age Limit
Eligibility Criteria
| Examination | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
UGC NET (Assistant Professor & JRF) | Master Degree in any subject with 55% marks from any recognized university in India. For complete conditions, read the official notification. |
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Exam Pattern
- Paper 1: Teaching & Research Aptitude
- Paper 2: Subject-Specific
Syllabus Summary
- Paper 1: General Teaching Aptitude, Reasoning, Research, Communication
- Paper 2: Subject-based topics (80+ subjects)
How to Apply
- 1Apply online between 29/04/2026 and 20/05/2026.
- 2Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- 3Log in using registration ID and password.
- 4Fill personal, educational, and category details.
- 5Upload scanned photo, signature, and required documents.
- 6Pay the application fee online.
- 7Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page.
Required Documents
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Valid ID proof