Last Updated on June 28, 2026 by Prime Desk
NTA to conduct UGC NET from June 22 to June 30; candidates can now check their subject-wise examination schedule
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the examination timetable for UGC NET June 2026, bringing clarity for lakhs of candidates preparing for the national eligibility test.
According to the latest public notice, the examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode over multiple days between June 22 and June 30, 2026. The subject-wise schedule has also been published, allowing applicants to identify their exam date and shift well in advance.
UGC NET 2026 Exam Dates Confirmed
The June session of UGC NET will be held in two daily shifts.
- Shift I: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Shift II: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The examination serves as a qualifying gateway for:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Assistant Professor Eligibility
- PhD Admissions
Candidates from various disciplines, including Humanities, Commerce, Management, Education, Computer Science, Law and Social Sciences, will appear during the scheduled dates.
Key Exam Dates at a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2026 |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | June 22 to June 30, 2026 |
| Official Notice Release | June 6, 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | 8-10 days before exam |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Major Subjects and Exam Dates
The examination will cover a wide range of subjects across five exam days.
Some of the major subjects scheduled include:
June 22
- Geography
- Tamil
- Punjabi
- Computer Science and Applications
- Bengali
- Home Science
- Music
June 23
- Education
- Public Administration
- Social Work
- Law
- Mass Communication and Journalism
- Electronic Science
June 24
- Political Science
- Commerce
- Defence and Strategic Studies
- Indian Culture
June 25
- English
- History
- Comparative Literature
- Chinese
- Spanish
June 29
- Hindi
- Psychology
- Management
- Physical Education
- Disaster Management
- Ayurveda Biology
June 30
- Economics
- Environmental Sciences
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Tourism Administration
- Forestry
Candidates are advised to verify their exact subject code and shift timing through the official schedule issued by NTA.
Exam City Intimation to Be Released Soon
NTA has informed candidates that examination city details will be made available approximately 8 to 10 days before the commencement of the examination.
In a significant move for candidates from the North-East, additional examination cities have been included.
Newly added centres include:
- Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh)
- Kakching (Manipur)
- Bishnupur (Manipur)
- Cherrapunji (Meghalaya)
Candidates from North-Eastern states will also have the option to choose examination centres in neighbouring states within the region.
Admit Card Update
The UGC NET June 2026 admit cards are expected to be released shortly before the examination begins.
Candidates will be able to download their hall tickets using their application number and date of birth through the official NTA portal.
The admit card will contain:
- Exam date
- Shift timing
- Reporting time
- Examination centre address
- Candidate details
Important Developments
- UGC NET June 2026 exam dates have been officially announced.
- The examination will be conducted from June 22 to June 30.
- Tests will be held in CBT mode across two daily shifts.
- Subject-wise schedules have been released.
- Exam city slips will be issued 8-10 days before the examination.
- Additional examination cities have been introduced for North-Eastern candidates.
- Admit cards are expected shortly before the exam begins.
Check Official Exam Schedule PDF Now
With the examination calendar now available, UGC NET aspirants can begin fine-tuning their preparation strategy according to their subject-specific schedule. Candidates are advised to keep a close watch on official NTA announcements for updates regarding city intimation slips, admit cards and examination guidelines in the coming days.
