If you are preparing for UGC NET, here is the update you have been waiting for. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET June 2026 exam schedule on its official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. A public notice has been published on the homepage and it contains the complete subject-wise exam timetable for the June 2026 session.
Event | Details |
UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dates | June 22 – June 30, 2026 |
Exam City Intimation Slip | June 10, 2026 |
Admit Card Release | June 15, 2026 |
Total Subjects | 87 Subjects |
Exam Mode | Online – Computer Based Test (CBT) |
The exams will run from June 22 to June 30, 2026 with June 26, 27, and 28 being gap days (no exams). That gives certain candidates a few extra days to revise.
UGC NET June 2026 will be conducted in two shifts : Morning and Evening. Make sure you know exactly which shift your subject falls in.
Detail | Morning Shift (Shift 1) | Evening Shift (Shift 2) |
Exam Time | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours |
Here is the complete date-by-date schedule based on the official notice. Check your subject carefully
Date | Shift I (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | Shift II (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM) |
22 June 2026 | Visual Art Museology&Conservation Punjabi Geography | Computer Science and Applications |
23 June 2026 | PublicAdministration | Mass Communication and Journalism |
24 June 2026 | Political Science | Commerce |
25 June 2026 | English | History |
29 June 2026 | Hindi Indian Knowledge Systems | Psychology |
30 June 2026 | Economics / Rural Economics / Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning / Development Studies / Econometrics / Applied Economics / Development Economics / Business Economics
Gujarati | Assamese |
Note: June 26, 27 and 28 are gap days with no exams. Use this time wisely for revision
Exam Day Guidelines - Do Not Miss These
You already have your preparation mostly in place. Now is not the time to start something new , it is the time to consolidate what you know. Here is how to make the most of the days you have left:
Remember: Your preparation is already done. The goal now is sharpening your recall and staying calm. A focused mind on exam day is worth more than last-minute panic revision
Admit Card & Exam City Slip - What to Expect
The exam city intimation slip will be released around June 10, 2026. This will tell you the city in which your exam centre is located. Based on this, start making your travel arrangements early.
The admit card (hall ticket) will be released around June 15, 2026 approximately 4 to 5 days after the city slip. You can download it from the official website by logging in with your application number and date of birth.
Planning Ahead – December 2026 Session
For those who are targeting the December 2026 session of UGC NET, admissions and registrations for coaching are already opening up. If you are just starting your preparation journey or want structured guidance, this is a good time to explore coaching options and plan your study schedule well in advance.
The UGC NET June 2026 exam is just around the corner. The schedule is clear, the dates are confirmed, and now it is entirely up to you to make the most of the time available. Whether your exam is on June 22 or June 30, approach it with preparation, confidence, and calm.
All the very best to every aspirant appearing this June. You have worked hard now go and show what you are made of. The result you deserve is within reach.
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