UGC NET Datesheet and Schedule 2026 - June Exam Dates Released by NTA
UGC NET June 2026 exams will be conducted from June 22 to June 30, 2026, as officially announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The subject-wise datesheet and shift schedule have now been released, allowing candidates across 80+ subjects to plan their exam preparation and travel accordingly.
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held in two shifts daily Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Candidates can download their exam city intimation slip 8-10 days before the exam and admit card from the official UGC-NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Click Here: UGC NET Datesheet and Schedule 2026
Overview of UGC NET June 2026 Exam
| Parameter | Details |
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| Exam Name | University Grants Commission (UGC)-NET June 2026 |
| Conducting Agency | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Session | June 2026 |
| Exam Dates | June 22 - June 30, 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Shifts Per Day | 2 shifts |
| Shift 1 Timing | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Shift 2 Timing | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Number of Subjects | More than 80 subjects |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
UGC NET Exam Dates 2026 - Subject-Wise Schedule
NTA has released the subject-wise schedule for UGC-NET June 2026. More than 80 subjects are spread across five examination days.
Exam Date & Subject Allocation
| Date | Shift I (9 am - 12 pm) | Shift II (3 pm - 6 pm) |
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| June 22 | Geography, Visual Art, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Museology | Computer Science, Bengali, Persian, Russian, Home Science |
| June 23 | Public Administration, Education, Social Work, Urdu | Mass Communication, Law, Electronic Science, Philosophy |
| June 24 | Political Science, Comparative Study of Religions, Japanese | Commerce, Defence Studies, Indian Culture, Buddhist Studies |
| June 25 | English, Chinese, Spanish, Konkani, Kashmiri | History, Pali, Prakrit, Comparative Literature |
| June 29 | Hindi, Management, Psychology-related subjects, Arabic | Psychology, Physical Education, Disaster Management, Ayurveda Biology |
| June 30 | Economics, Environmental Sciences, Anthropology, Sanskrit | Sociology, Yoga, Tourism Management, Statistics, Forestry |
Shift 1 and Shift 2 Timing
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Shift 2:3:00 PM to 6:00 PMExaminations are held in two shifts each day.
How to Download UGC NET Datesheet 2026
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Visit the official UGC-NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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Click on “UGC-NET June 2026 Datesheet/Schedule” on the homepage.
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Download the PDF version of the datesheet.
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Save and print a copy for future reference.
UGC NET June 2026 Eligibility Criteria
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Candidates must have master’s degree or equivalent in relevant subjects.
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Minimum 55% marks (general/EWS) or 50% (reserved categories).
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Final-year master’s students can also apply provisionally.
Exam City Intimation Slip
- Release Date: 8-10 days before the exam.
- For June 22 exam: City slip between June 12-14, 2026.
Admit Card
- Released closer to the exam date.
- Download from ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Check exam city, shift timing, and subject code carefully.
Steps to Download Admit Card
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Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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Click “Login to Admit Card”.
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Enter application number and password.
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Download and print the admit card.
Official Links for UGC NET 2026
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
| UGC NET June 2026 Notification | Notification PDF |
