UGC NET June 2026 Notification – Apply Online, Eligibility, Exam Date

UGC NET June 2026 notification has been officially announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the candidates willing to clear their way to become Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellows (JRF). As per UGC NET June 2026 notification, the online application process is being started from 29 April 2026 till 20 May 2026 (11:50 PM). The examination will be held from 22 June to 30 June 2026 in CBT mode all over India. Thus, it’s a very good chance for the candidates who wish to pursue their careers in teaching as well as research field.

Note: Candidates who wish to fill the form must read the official notification once and then apply for the form.

UGC NET June 2026   WWW.EXAMDUNIA.IN
IMPORTANT DATES Application Start : 29 April 2026 Last Date Apply Online : 20 May 2026 Last Date for Fee Payment : 20 May 2026 Correction Window : 22 May to 24 May 2026 Exam Date : 22 June to 30 June 2026 Admit Card : By 15 June 2026 Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.		APPLICATION FEE General-EWS/OBC-NCL:  Rs. 600/- General/Unreserved: Rs. 1150/- ST/SC/PwD & Third Gender: Rs. 325/- Pay the Exam Fee Through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, Etc.
AGE LIMIT  For JRF: Maximum Age: 30 Years (as on 01 June 2026) Age relaxation available for reserved categories For Assistant Professor: No upper age limit Age Relaxation provides As per Their Regulation.

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Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification:

• Minimum 55% marks in Master’s Degree (General category)
• Minimum 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates
• Final-year students of Master’s Degree can also apply

Important Points:

• Candidates must have a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject
• PhD degree holders get relaxation as per rules
• 4-year bachelor degree holders (with 75%) are also eligible for JRF/PhD

Particulars	Details
Minimum Qualification	Master’s degree or equivalent
Minimum Marks (General/EWS)	55%
Minimum Marks (Reserved Categories)	50%
Final Year Students	Eligible to apply, but must complete PG within 2 years of NET Result
4-Year UG Degree Holders	Eligible for JRF & PhD (not Assistant Professor until PG completion)

How to Apply for UGC NET June 2026

1. Go to the official website
2. Register using your email ID & mobile number
3. Fill the application form
4. Upload required documents (photo & signature)
5. Pay application fee
6. Submit and download confirmation page

UGC NET Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category	Minimum Aggregate (%)	Marks Required (out of 300)
General	40%	120
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	36%	108
SC/ST	35%	105
PWD	35%	105

UGC NET Certificate Validity 2026

• For Assistant Professor – NET Certificate is valid for a lifetime, allowing candidates to apply for teaching roles at any stage.
• For JRF – The JRF award letter is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. Within this duration, candidates must enroll in a PhD program to avail themselves of fellowship benefits.

UGC NET June 2026 Selection Process

The UGC NET 2026 June selection process includes:

• Paper 1: General Teaching & Research Aptitude
• Paper 2: Subject-specific paper

Both papers are conducted together in a single session.

UGC NET June 2026 Salary Structure

After Qualifying:

• Assistant Professor Salary: ₹57,700 – ₹1,82,400 (Level 10)
• JRF Fellowship:
  • ₹37,000/month (first 2 years)
  • ₹42,000/month (after promotion to SRF)

Important Links

Official Notification PDF	Click Here
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