Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the UGC NET June 2026 re-examination notice and activated the hall ticket download facility for eligible candidates. The examination determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD programmes; therefore, no fixed number of posts or vacancies is attached to the test. Candidates scheduled for the re-exam should download their admit cards from the official portal and verify the reporting time, examination centre and subject details.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission |
| Post Name | Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor Eligibility |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; UGC NET is an eligibility examination |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the June 2026 re-exam admit card |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must rely on the date and shift printed on their individual hall tickets. Any subject-wise or centre-specific change will be communicated through a separate notice on the official examination portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should generally hold a master’s degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution.
- General and unreserved-category applicants are normally required to have at least 55% marks in the qualifying postgraduate examination.
- Candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories are generally given relaxation in qualifying marks, subject to the June 2026 information bulletin.
- Applicants qualifying through a four-year bachelor’s degree route may be considered for the permitted UGC NET categories under the applicable UGC rules.
- Candidates awaiting their final qualifying examination result may be provisionally eligible, provided they satisfy the prescribed conditions within the stipulated period.
Age Limit
- For Junior Research Fellowship, the upper age limit will be the limit prescribed in the UGC NET June 2026 bulletin.
- Relaxation is generally available to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD, women and other eligible candidates under applicable rules.
- There is usually no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.
- Candidates should check the cut-off date and category-specific relaxation stated in the official notification.
Fees
- No separate fee is normally charged for downloading the re-exam admit card.
- Candidates who have already registered for the June 2026 examination are not required to pay the application fee again merely because a re-examination has been scheduled.
- Category-wise examination fees, where applicable, are governed by the original June 2026 information bulletin.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Candidates appear for Paper I and the selected subject paper in computer-based mode, as specified by NTA.
- Answer-Key and Result Evaluation: Recorded responses are evaluated after the provisional answer-key challenge process, wherever applicable.
- Qualification and Certification: Candidates meeting the prescribed subject-wise and category-wise cut-offs are declared eligible for JRF, Assistant Professor or the applicable PhD admission category.
UGC NET qualification does not itself amount to direct recruitment. Universities, colleges and research institutions conduct their own recruitment or admission processes under the relevant rules.
How to Apply
Candidates already listed for the re-examination generally do not need to submit a fresh application. They can download the hall ticket by following these steps:
- Visit the official UGC NET portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Open the link titled UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam Admit Card or the relevant candidate activity link.
- Enter the application number, date of birth or password, and the displayed security code.
- Submit the details and review the candidate name, photograph, subject, examination date, shift and centre address.
- Download the admit card in PDF format and print at least two clear copies for examination-day use.
- Read all instructions regarding reporting time, permitted documents and prohibited items before visiting the centre.
- Carry the printed admit card, an acceptable original photo identity document and any additional declaration or photograph requested in the instructions.
- If the admit card contains an error or cannot be downloaded, contact the NTA help desk through the details displayed on the official portal. Candidates should not create a second application unless specifically directed.
Important Links
Candidates are advised to avoid unofficial download links and should not share their application number, password or other login credentials with unknown persons.
FAQs
1. Is a fresh application required for the UGC NET June 2026 re-exam?
No. Candidates scheduled for the re-examination generally need only download the revised hall ticket unless NTA specifically asks them to register again.
2. Where can candidates download the re-exam admit card?
The hall ticket can be downloaded from ugcnet.nta.nic.in using the candidate’s application number and login details.
3. What should a candidate do if the admit card has an incorrect detail?
The candidate should immediately contact the NTA help desk and retain proof of the communication. Changes should not be made manually on the printed hall ticket.
