Post Date / Update: 29 April 2026 | 06:44 PM

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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET / JRF June 2026 notification. Candidates can apply online from 29 April 2026 to 20 May 2026. Exam will be held from 22 June to 30 June 2026.

National Testing Agency (NTA)

UGC NET / JRF June 2026

Short Details of Notification

S.No	Subject	S.No	Subject
1	Adult Education	44	Maithili
2	Anthropology	45	Malayalam
3	Arab Culture	46	Management
4	Arabic	47	Manipuri
5	Archaeology	48	Marathi
6	Assamese	49	Mass Communication
7	Bengali	50	Museology
8	Bodo	51	Music
9	Buddhist Studies	52	Nepali
10	Chinese	53	Oriya
11	Commerce	54	Pali
12	Comparative Literature	55	Performing Arts
13	Comparative Religion	56	Persian
14	Computer Science	57	Philosophy
15	Criminology	58	Physical Education
16	Defence Studies	59	Political Science
17	Dogri	60	Population Studies
18	Economics	61	Prakrit
19	Education	62	Psychology
20	Electronic Science	63	Public Administration
21	English	64	Punjabi
22	Environmental Science	65	Rajasthani
23	Folk Literature	66	Russian
24	Forensic Science	67	Sanskrit
25	French	68	Santali
26	Geography	69	Sindhi
27	German	70	Social Medicine
28	Gujarati	71	Social Work
29	Hindi	72	Sociology
30	Hindu Studies	73	Spanish
31	History	74	Tamil
32	Home Science	75	Telugu
33	Human Rights	76	Tourism
34	Indian Culture	77	Tribal Studies
35	Indian Knowledge System	78	Urdu
36	Japanese	79	Visual Arts
37	Kannada	80	Women Studies
38	Kashmiri	81	Yoga
39	Konkani	82	Disaster Management
40	Labour Welfare	83	Ayurveda Biology
41	Law	84	Statistics
42	Library Science	85	–
43	Linguistics	86	–

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The UGC NET JRF June 2026 examination is one of the most important national-level exams conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). This exam determines the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in universities and colleges across India. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

According to the latest updates, the application process for UGC NET June 2026 has started from 29 April 2026 and will continue till 20 May 2026. The exam is scheduled to be conducted between 22 June and 30 June 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

This exam is conducted twice every year, giving candidates multiple opportunities to qualify. Due to increasing competition in the teaching and research field, the number of applicants is growing every year, making this exam highly competitive. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Recent news confirms that the UGC NET June 2026 registration process has officially started, and candidates can apply through the official website. The National Testing Agency has also released the complete exam schedule and important instructions for candidates. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Another major update is that new subjects like Statistics and Forestry have been added to the UGC NET exam from June 2026, increasing the total number of subjects and providing more opportunities for candidates from different academic backgrounds. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Experts believe that this expansion reflects the growing demand for research and teaching professionals in emerging fields. Candidates should choose their subject carefully based on their academic background.

The UGC NET 2026 exam consists of two papers conducted in a single session. Paper 1 includes general teaching and research aptitude, while Paper 2 is based on the candidate’s selected subject.

Paper 1 contains 50 questions for 100 marks, and Paper 2 contains 100 questions for 200 marks. Both papers are objective-type, and there is no negative marking, which allows candidates to attempt all questions without risk. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

The selection process is purely based on performance in the CBT exam. Candidates who qualify are eligible for Assistant Professor roles, while top-performing candidates also receive Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).

Candidates applying for UGC NET 2026 must have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Final-year students can also apply. Candidates with a 4-year bachelor’s degree may also be eligible for JRF and PhD admissions under certain conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

After qualifying UGC NET, candidates can apply for Assistant Professor positions in colleges and universities across India. Those who qualify for JRF receive financial support for research, making it an excellent opportunity for academic growth.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) plays a crucial role in maintaining the standards of higher education in India, and qualifying this exam opens doors to prestigious academic careers. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

• National-level exam with high career value
• Eligibility for Assistant Professor jobs
• Opportunity to get JRF fellowship
• No limit on number of attempts
• Exam conducted twice a year

UGC NET JRF June 2026 is a great opportunity for candidates aiming to build a career in teaching and research. With new subjects added and increasing opportunities, candidates should apply on time and start their preparation early.

Note: This information is based on official UGC NET June 2026 notification and latest updates.

Q1. What is UGC NET 2026?
UGC NET is a national-level exam for Assistant Professor and JRF eligibility.

Q2. What is last date to apply?
20 May 2026.

Q3. What is exam date?
22–30 June 2026.

Q4. What is exam mode?
Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Q5. Is there negative marking?
No, there is no negative marking.

Q6. What is eligibility?
Master’s degree with required marks.

Q7. Can final year apply?
Yes.

Q8. How many papers are there?
Two papers.

Q9. How many subjects?
86 subjects.

Q10. What is JRF benefit?
Monthly fellowship for research.