NTA Issues Guidelines On Fee Payment For UGC NET June 2026
The UGC NET application fee is Rs. 1150 for the unreserved/general category students.
UNEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has advised the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) applicants to complete the fee payment and download the confirmation page within the prescribed timeline.
In a second advisory, students are reminded that the registration portal will close on May 20.
To view the detailed advisory, click here.
The UGC NET application window is open from April 29 to May 20, 2026.
The exams will be held from June 22 to 30, 2026. Candidates can expect the advance intimation of examination city by June 10, while the admit cards will be issued by June 15, said an official notification.
In a social media post on X, the NTA has said that the application forms will be considered complete only after the successful fee payment.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has made the study of three languages compulsory for students from Class IX beginning July 1, 2026, while clarifying that there will be no Board examination for the third language (R3) in Class X.
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Earlier this month, the NTA had informed candidates that they must submit only one application form while registering for the UGC NET June 2026 exam.
The NTA had also advised the UGC NET June 2026 candidates to select their subject carefully while filling out the application form, as no changes will be allowed after submission.
Advisory for applicants
- Fill and submit the online application form
- Pay the application fee
- Download and retain the confirmation page for future reference
- Check all details carefully
- Candidates must check the details filled in before paying the fee, as no changes are allowed later.
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The UGC NET application fee is Rs. 1150 for the unreserved/general category students. For students belonging to the General-EWS and OBC-NCL categories, the registration fee is Rs. 600. Students from SC, ST, PwD, and third gender categories have to pay Rs. 325 as the application fee for UGC NET exam.