The minimum educational qualification required for this position is Master's Degree (55% marks) (refer to the official notification for the exact discipline, stream or trade required). Candidates appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may apply provisionally, provided they can produce the marksheet at the document verification stage.
The age limit is as per the official notification calculated as on the cut-off date specified in the notification. The following age relaxation applies as per government rules: OBC candidates get 3 additional years, SC/ST candidates get 5 years, and PwD candidates get up to 10 years of relaxation. Ex-servicemen and certain other reserved categories may receive further relaxation — verify against the official notification.
Nationality requirement: the candidate must be a citizen of India (or hold the eligibility documents specified by the recruiting body). This is an All-India recruitment, so eligible candidates from any state of India may apply.
Application fee
General₹1,150
EWS / OBC-NCL₹600
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender₹325
At a glance
OrganizationNational Testing Agency (NTA) – University Grants Commission
CategoryAdmit Cards
Post / examNTA UGC NET JRF June 2026 – Exam City Details Out, Admit Card 15 Jun
National Testing Agency (NTA) – University Grants Commission has released the admit cards update for NTA UGC NET JRF June 2026 – Exam City Details Out, Admit Card 15 Jun.
Minimum qualification required is Master's Degree (55% marks).
Phase-I Exam Date: 22 Jun 2026 — don't miss the deadline.
Apply or check online through the official portal — direct links are below.
Overview
National Testing Agency (NTA) – University Grants Commission is now accepting applications for the NTA UGC NET JRF June 2026 – Exam City Details Out, Admit Card 15 Jun admit card. Registered candidates can download their admit card from the official portal — exam scheduled for 22 Jun 2026. Carry a colour printout to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.
Successful candidates will draw a salary in the band JRF: ₹37,000/month fellowship; Assistant Professor: Level 10 (₹57,700+), supplemented by DA, HRA, medical benefits, and other government allowances applicable to the post.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification — it is the binding source for eligibility, dates, and fees.
Exam pattern
SectionQsMarks
Paper I – Teaching & Research Aptitude50100
Paper II – Subject-Specific100200
Documents required
Exam City Intimation Slip (downloaded from official portal)
Admit Card (available from 15 June 2026)
Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Driving Licence, etc.)
Passport-size photograph (if required at centre)
How to apply
Online application is the only valid mode for this recruitment. The flow is: register → log in → fill the form → upload documents → pay the fee → submit → download confirmation. Read every step below before starting because once you submit, most personal details cannot be changed.
The Phase-I Exam Date for this application is 22 Jun 2026. We strongly recommend completing the application at least 2-3 days before the deadline — the official portal usually sees heavy load on the last day, and payment-gateway timeouts in the final hours can cause submissions to fail.
The application fee varies by category and is listed in the Application Fee section below. Payment can be made online using debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, or any accepted digital wallet. Save the payment receipt — you will need it if the system requires manual verification.
1Visit the official NTA portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in or use the direct exam city link.
2Click on the 'UGC NET JRF June 2026' link and select 'Exam City Intimation Slip'.
3Log in using your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
4Download and save the Exam City Intimation Slip PDF.
5From 15 June 2026, return to the same portal to download your Admit Card.
6Print both documents and carry them with a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
Selection process
The selection process is conducted in 4 stages: Computer-Based Test – Paper I (General Aptitude), Computer-Based Test – Paper II (Subject-Specific), Merit / Cut-Off Determination for JRF and Assistant Professor Eligibility and Result & Certificate Issuance. Candidates must clear each stage to be eligible for the next, and the final merit list is prepared on the combined performance across all stages. Detailed marking schemes, qualifying cut-offs, and any tie-breaker rules are listed in the official notification linked above.
Computer-Based Test – Paper I (General Aptitude)Computer-Based Test – Paper II (Subject-Specific)Merit / Cut-Off Determination for JRF and Assistant Professor EligibilityResult & Certificate Issuance
The Phase-I examination window runs from 22 June to 30 June 2026 across authorised computer-based test centres in India.
The official admit card is scheduled for release on 15 June 2026. You can download it by logging in at ugcnet.nta.nic.in with your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
The exam city intimation slip (released 10 June 2026) tells you only the city where your centre is located. The admit card (released 15 June 2026) contains the exact venue address, reporting time, and other instructions needed for entry.
For the JRF category, the maximum age is 30 years as on 01 June 2026, with government-prescribed relaxation for reserved categories. There is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility only.
General category candidates paid ₹1,150; EWS and OBC-NCL candidates paid ₹600; and SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender candidates paid ₹325. Fees were paid online during the registration window.
You must have passed or be appearing in a Master's Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/PwD/OBC-NCL). The degree can be from any recognised university.
Log in at the official NTA portal (ugcnet.nta.nic.in) or via the direct link on examinationservices.nic.in using your Application Number and Date of Birth or Password.
No. There is no negative marking in either Paper I or Paper II, so you should attempt all 150 questions to maximise your score.
You've read the details above — now head to the official portal to complete your application. The button below takes you straight to the official application page.
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