The UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2026 registration process started on April 29, 2026. Applicants can register themselves by visiting the website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The applicants are expected to apply before the deadline of May 20, 2026.
This exam will be conducted in the computer-based test (CBT) mode. The board announced a new paper, Statistics, as an option in the exams for students.
UGC NET June 2026: Key Highlights
Some of the key highlights of the exams are as follows:
| Component | Details |
| Exams Name | UGC NET June 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Online Registration start date | April 29, 2026 |
| Last date to register | May 20, 2026 |
| Official Site | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
| Application Fee | General Category- ₹1,150 |
| EWS/OBC- ₹600 | |
| SC/ST/PWD- ₹325 | |
| New Paper Option | Statistics |
| Exams Date | June 22 to June 30, 2026 |
How to Apply for UGC NET June 2026 Exams
Candidates must pay the one-time non-refundable fee to complete registration with the last date on May 20, 2026. There are application fee concessions for the reserved category of applicants.
The candidates are required to pay the application fee online on the NTA website for the UGC NET June 2026 exams as per their category.
Applicants need to follow these simple steps for the UGC NET June 2026 exam registrations:
- Visit the ugc.net.nic or nta.ac.in website.
- Now select the 'New Registration' link in the next step and enter all your basic details.
- Fill in all the personal and academic details and your preferred exam center.
- Upload the scanned copies of all your Aadhar and academic documents.
- Pay the application fee amount using debit/credit card, UPI, or netbanking.
- Hit the 'Submit' button and save the confirmation page for your own reference.
Final Thought
The students are advised to register themselves as early as possible to avoid any kind of future complications for the UGC NET June 2026 exams. They must keep checking the official NTA website for the exam-related updates.
