The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published the UGC NET June 2026 datesheet on www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Aspirants preparing for the upcoming assessment can now check the complete schedule, shift details, and subject distributions. The examination covers 87 distinct subjects and is structured as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
UGC NET June 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of critical milestones leading up to the examination days. Important notifications such as the UGC NET City Intimation Slip and the official UGC NET Admit Card 2026 will be released sequentially ahead of the main test dates.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UGC NET City Intimation Slip | 10th June 2026 |
| UGC NET Admit Card 2026 | 15th June 2026 |
| UGC NET Exam Date | 22nd to 30th June 2026 |
Examination Shifts and Daily Timings
The national-level test will be held in two daily shifts spanning across nine consecutive days. Candidates should note their respective slot timings to ensure timely arrival at their designated exam centers.
| Shifts | Session | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | Morning Session | 9 am to 12 noon |
| Shift 2 | Afternoon Session | 3 pm to 6 pm |
Structure of the Examination
The UGC NET test format consists of two objective-type papers administered consecutively in a combined 3-hour (180 minutes) window without any intermediate breaks.
| Details | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | General Aptitude (Teaching & Research) | Subject-specific |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | Combined 3 hours (no break) | Combined 3 hours (no break) |
| No. of Questions | 50 | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 | 200 |
| Negative Marking | None | None |
| Subjects | Teaching Aptitude Research Aptitude Reading Comprehension Communication Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude Logical Reasoning Data Interpretation Information and Communication Technology (ICT) People and Environment Higher Education System: Governance, Polity, and Administration | Topics within the candidate’s chosen subject domain |
Syllabus Checklists
Paper 1 Syllabus / Topics
- Teaching Aptitude
- Research Aptitude
- Reading Comprehension
- Communication
- Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- People and Environment
- Higher Education System: Governance, Polity, and Administration
Paper 2 Details
- Subject-specific topics chosen by the candidate
Subject-wise Exam Datesheet
| Exam Date | Shift | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd June 2026 | Shift 1 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture, Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) Museology & Conservation Punjabi Tamil Geography Marathi Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management Santali |
| 22nd June 2026 | Shift 2 | Computer Science and Applications Persian Russian Bengali Home Science Music Population Studies |
| 23rd June 2026 | Shift 1 | Public Administration Education Social Work Malayalam Urdu Criminology Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre Tribal and Regional Language/Literature Folk Literature Dolitical Caisse |
| 23rd June 2026 | Shift 2 | Mass Communication and Journalism Electronic Science Women Studies Law Telugu Forensic Science Nepali Library and Information Science Philosophy |
| 24th June 2026 | Shift 1 | Political Science Comparative Study of Religions Japanese Dogri |
| 24th June 2026 | Shift 2 | Commerce Defence and Strategic Studies Indian Culture Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies Rajasthani Linguistics |
| 25th June 2026 | Shift 1 | English Chinese Konkani Spanish Kashmiri Hindi |
| 25th June 2026 | Shift 2 | History Pali Prakrit Comparative Literature |
| 29th June 2026 | Shift 1 | Hindi Arab Culture and Islamic Studies Indian Knowledge Systems Manipuri Kannada German Sindhi French (French Version) |
| 29th June 2026 | Shift 2 | Psychology Maithili Arabic Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management) Physical Education Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). Ayurveda Biology Disaster Management |
| 30th June 2026 | Shift 1 | Economics / Rural Economics/Co-operation /Demography/Development Planning/ Development Studies/Econometrics/Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics Environmental Sciences Hindu Studies Anthropology Bodo Gujarati Sanskrit Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies; West Asian Studies; South East Asian Studies, African Studies; South Asian Studies; Soviet Studies; American Studies. Human Rights and Duties |
| 30th June 2026 | Shift 2 | Assamese Sociology Yoga Tourism Administration and Management. Adult Education/Continuing Education/Andragogy/ Non Formal Education. Archaeology Oriya Social Medicine & Community Health Statistics Forestry |
Qualifying Marks and Thresholds
To clear the examination, candidates must achieve the minimum prescribed aggregate percentages based on their reservation categories. Refer to the table below for category-specific breakdowns out of a total 300 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 Minimum Qualifying Marks Category-wise
- General: 40% aggregate (120 marks out of 300)
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 36% aggregate (108 marks out of 300)
- SC/ST: 35% aggregate (105 marks out of 300)
- PWD: 35% aggregate (105 marks out of 300)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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