Registration Window For UGC NET June 2026 Opens; Statistics Paper Introduced
The last date for applying for UGC NET 2026 is May 20, while the exam will be conducted from June 22 to 30 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has commenced the registration process for UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) June 2026.
Candidates seeking eligibility for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions can apply on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The UGC has introduced ‘Statistics’ as a separate subject under NET, taking the total number of subjects to 85.
📢 UGC Updates
University Grants Commission introduces STATISTICS as an additional subject to the existing list of subjects in UGC-NET.
📘 The subject will be available from June 2026 onwards
📝 The syllabus is available on the UGC-NET website🔗 Read the UGC Notice:… pic.twitter.com/vYzmgXBSOk
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“The Commission, in its 597th meeting held on 18th April, 2026, has decided to add ‘Statistics’ as an additional subject from June 2026 onwards to the existing list of subjects of UGC-NET,” an official notification said.
To view the detailed notification on the subjects, click here.
As per the official notification, the last date to apply is May 20, 2026, while the UGC NET June exam will be conducted from June 22 to June 30, 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
To view the detailed notification, click here.
UGC NET June 2026 schedule
| Event | Date |
| Application start date | April 29, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | May 20, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | May 20, 2026 |
| Correction window | May 22 – May 24, 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | By June 10, 2026 |
| Admit card release | By June 15, 2026 |
| Exam dates | June 22 – June 30, 2026 |
To be eligible, candidates must have a master’s degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). Final-year postgraduate students can also apply provisionally, subject to meeting eligibility conditions later.
How to apply for UGC NET June 2026
Step 1: Visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Step 2: Click on the UGC NET June 2026 registration link
Step 3: Register and generate login credentials
Step 4: Fill application form with required details
Step 5: Upload photograph and signature
Step 6: Pay the application fee online
Step 7: Submit and download the confirmation page for reference
For direct link to register for UGC NET 2026, click here.
The application fee varies by category. General category candidates are required to pay around Rs 1,150, OBC-NCL/EWS candidates Rs 600, and SC/ST/PwD candidates approximately Rs 325, as per previous fee structure. Candidates should verify the exact fee details in the official notification before applying.