The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published the detailed datesheet, shift timings, and subject-specific schedule for the upcoming UGC NET June 2026 examination. Aspirants preparing for the test across 87 diverse subjects can now plan their final revisions effectively. The testing process spans nine consecutive days, starting from 22nd June 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2026. The examination will be conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format across two daily shifts nationwide.
UGC NET June 2026 Important Dates
Candidates must keep track of key milestones leading up to the examination days. Review the schedule below to ensure timely downloading of the UGC NET City Intimation Slip and the UGC NET Admit Card 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| UGC NET City Intimation Slip | 10th June 2026 |
| UGC NET Admit Card 2026 | 15th June 2026 |
| UGC NET Exam Date | 22nd to 30th June 2026 |
Daily Shift Timings
The exam is held in two shifts each day. Candidates must report well in advance of their respective session timings.
| Shifts | Session | Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | Morning Session | 9 am to 12 noon |
| Shift 2 | Afternoon Session | 3 pm to 6 pm |
Exam Pattern and Structure
The UGC NET test comprises two papers administered continuously in a single 3-hour (180 minutes) block without any break. Both papers feature multiple-choice questions with no negative marking.
| Details | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | General Aptitude (Teaching & Research) | Subject-specific |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | Combined 3 hours (no break) | |
| No. of Questions | 50 | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 | 200 |
| Negative Marking | None | |
Paper 1 Subjects Checklist
- Teaching Aptitude
- Research Aptitude
- Reading Comprehension
- Communication
- Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- People and Environment
- Higher Education System: Governance, Polity, and Administration
Paper 2 Subjects Checklist
- Topics within the candidate’s chosen subject domain
Subject-Wise Exam Schedule
The complete official datesheet mapping individual subjects to specific dates and shifts is outlined below:
| Exam Date | Shift | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| 22nd June 2026 | Shift 1 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture, Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) Museology & Conservation Punjabi Tamil Geography Marathi Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management Santali |
| 22nd June 2026 | Shift 2 | Computer Science and Applications Persian Russian Bengali Home Science Music Population Studies |
| 23rd June 2026 | Shift 1 | Public Administration Education Social Work Malayalam Urdu Criminology Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre Tribal and Regional Language/Literature Folk Literature Dolitical Caisse |
| 23rd June 2026 | Shift 2 | Mass Communication and Journalism Electronic Science Women Studies Law Telugu Forensic Science Nepali Library and Information Science Philosophy |
| 24th June 2026 | Shift 1 | Political Science Comparative Study of Religions Japanese Dogri |
| 24th June 2026 | Shift 2 | Commerce Defence and Strategic Studies Indian Culture Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies Rajasthani Linguistics |
| 25th June 2026 | Shift 1 | English Chinese Konkani Spanish Kashmiri Hindi |
| 25th June 2026 | Shift 2 | History Pali Prakrit Comparative Literature |
| 29th June 2026 | Shift 1 | Hindi Arab Culture and Islamic Studies Indian Knowledge Systems Manipuri Kannada German Sindhi French (French Version) |
| 29th June 2026 | Shift 2 | Psychology Maithili Arabic Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management) Physical Education Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). Ayurveda Biology Disaster Management |
| 30th June 2026 | Shift 1 | Economics / Rural Economics/Co-operation /Demography/Development Planning/ Development Studies/Econometrics/Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics Environmental Sciences Hindu Studies Anthropology Bodo Gujarati Sanskrit Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies; West Asian Studies; South East Asian Studies, African Studies; South Asian Studies; Soviet Studies; American Studies. Human Rights and Duties |
| 30th June 2026 | Shift 2 | Assamese Sociology Yoga Tourism Administration and Management. Adult Education/Continuing Education/Andragogy/ Non Formal Education. Archaeology Oriya Social Medicine & Community Health Statistics Forestry |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure the minimum percentage threshold across both papers combined out of the 300 maximum marks to qualify:
| Category | Minimum Aggregate (%) | Marks Required (out of 300) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 40% | 120 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 36% | 108 |
| SC/ST | 35% | 105 |
| PWD | 35% | 105 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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