Application window closes at 11:50 PM tonight. Don’t let a missed deadline cost you 6 months of opportunity.
UGC NET June 2026 application window closes on 20 May 2026 at 11.50 PM.Do not wait for the last hour.This blog covers everything you need right now – who is eligible, how to fill the application form(with video guide) and how to start preparation immediately.
Save these dates. Missing the deadline means waiting for the December 2026 cycle
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Released |
29 April 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply |
20 May 2026 (11:50 PM) |
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Application Correction Window |
22 – 24 May 2026 |
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UGC NET June 2026 Exam |
22 June – 30 June 2026 |
Before you fill the form, confirm you are eligible. Here’s the complete eligibility at a glance:
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Criteria |
General / EWS |
Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
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Qualification |
Master’s Degree |
Master’s Degree |
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JRF Age Limit |
Max 30 years |
Age relaxation applies |
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Lecturer Age Limit |
No upper limit |
No upper limit |
Good news: UGC NET is one of the rare national exams with unlimited attempts for Assistant Professor eligibility. Missing this attempt only costs you time — not your chance forever. But why wait when the window is open right now?
The application is fully online. Here is the step-by-step process:
Professor Academy’s step-by-step video walkthrough. Watch before you start filling.
The exam has two papers in a single 3-hour session with no negative marking:
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Paper |
Focus Area |
Questions |
Marks |
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Paper 1 |
Teaching & Research Aptitude, ICT, Reasoning, Higher Education |
50 |
100 |
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Paper 2 |
Subject-Specific (your chosen discipline) |
100 |
200 |
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Total |
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150 |
300 |
Key Tip: There is no negative marking — attempt every single question. Your Paper 2 performance determines your rank. Do not underestimate it.
The exam starts on 22-30 June 2026 barely 30 days away. If your preparation is incomplete, Professor Academy’s UGC NET Crash Courses are designed exactly for this moment. Each course covers the full syllabus with PYQs, test series, and expert-led sessions.
What’s Included in Every Crash Course
Daily Tests and Mock Test Series: Practice the same way you’ll write the exam
“நான் late-ஆ serious preparation start பண்ணியும் clear பண்ண முடிஞ்சுது. Proper planning மற்றும் consistency இருந்தா நீங்களும் கண்டிப்பா clear பண்ண முடியும்.”
— Jasmin, Dharmapuri | UGC NET English Qualifier | Professor Academy Student
Jasmin joined late. She was working full-time. She missed TRB by just 4 marks. And she still cleared UGC NET. The difference wasn’t talent — it was the decision to apply and start. If you are reading this blog, you already have the intent. All that’s left is action.
The deadline is tonight. The exam is 30 days away.
1. Apply for UGC NET 2026:
2. Enroll in Crash Course:
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