UGC NET June Exam 2026 Starts Tomorrow: Check Shift Timings & Exam Day Guidelines
UGC NET June exam 2026: UGC NET June 2026 exam will be held from 22 to 30 June in CBT mode, with two shifts daily: Shift 1 (9 AM–12 PM) and Shift 2 (3 PM–6 PM). Both papers run together for 3 hours without a break. NTA has released the subject-wise schedule across 87 subjects. Candidates must verify their allotted date, shift, and centre on the admit card and follow all exam day guidelines carefully.
Key Points
- The UGC NET June 2026 exam is scheduled from June 22 to June 30, 2026.
- The exam will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) held in two daily shifts.
- Papers 1 & 2 are combined for 3 hours (180 minutes) with no break.
UGC NET June Exam 2026: The National Testing Agency is organizing the UGC-NET examination for June 2026, scheduled to be conducted from 22nd June 2026 to 30th June 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various centers in India. The NTA has announced the complete exam schedule, which consists of subject-wise dates and shift times so that the candidates can prepare themselves for the exam. The exam will take place in two shifts every day; that is, Shift 1 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Shift 2 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. There will be no break between Papers 1 and 2, and they will take place together in a 3-hour session.
UGC NET June Exam Shift Timing 2026
THE UGC NET Exam 2026 will be held in two shifts per day, owing to the huge number of candidates and subjects, in order to accommodate everyone in the test. Paper I and II will be combined in one shift without any break in between, and the total time allotted in one shift will be three hours (180 minutes). The candidates are not allowed to select the shift of their choice; the NTA provides them with a random allotment of date, shift, and centre.
| Particulars | Shift 1 | Shift 2 |
| Reporting Time | 7:30 AM (approx.) | 1:30 PM (approx.) |
| Gate Closing Time | 8:30 AM (approx.) | 2:30 PM (approx.) |
| Exam Start Time | 9:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Exam End Time | 12:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Papers Covered | Paper 1 + Paper 2 (combined) | Paper 1 + Paper 2 (combined) |
UGC NET 2026 Subject-wise Exam Schedule
The UGC NET June 2026 exam will be held from 22 June to 30 June 2026 and comprises over 87 different subjects in two different shifts per day. It must be kept in mind that the date and shift assigned to a particular subject in the UGC NET exam schedule are fixed by the NTA and cannot be changed. Appearing candidates can check their subject-wise exam schedule in the table given below to understand it completely and plan their exam accordingly:
| Exam Date | Shift 1 (9 AM – 12 PM) | Shift 2 (3 PM – 6 PM) |
| 22 June 2026 | Visual Art, Museology & Conservation, Punjabi, Tamil, Geography, Marathi, Labour Welfare/HRM, Santali | Computer Science & Applications, Persian, Russian, Bengali, Home Science, Music, Population Studies |
| 23 June 2026 | Public Administration, Education, Social Work, Malayalam, Urdu, Criminology, Performing Art, Tribal & Regional Language, Folk Literature | Mass Communication & Journalism, Electronic Science, Women Studies, Law, Telugu, Forensic Science, Nepali, Library & Information Science, Philosophy |
| 24 June 2026 | Political Science, Comparative Study of Religions, Japanese, Dogri | Commerce, Defence & Strategic Studies, Indian Culture, Buddhist/Jaina/Gandhian Studies, Rajasthani, Linguistics |
| 25 June 2026 | English, Chinese, Konkani, Spanish, Kashmiri | History, Pali, Prakrit, Comparative Literature |
| 29 June 2026 | Hindi, Arab Culture & Islamic Studies, Indian Knowledge Systems, Manipuri, Kannada, German, Sindhi, French | Psychology, Maithili, Arabic, Management, Physical Education, Sanskrit Traditional Subjects, Ayurveda Biology, Disaster Management |
| 30 June 2026 | Economics, Environmental Sciences, Hindu Studies, Anthropology, Bodo, Gujarati, Adult Education, Sanskrit, International Relations, Human Rights and Duties | Assamese, Sociology, Yoga, Tourism Administration, Archaeology, Oriya, Social Medicine & Community Health, Statistics, Forestry |
UGC NET 2026 June Exam Pattern
The UGC NET exam is an exam that contains two papers, named Paper 1 and Paper 2. These two papers are conducted simultaneously in one session for three hours, and no break is given between the two. The examination will be a computer-based test (CBT) and will be an objective-type test. No question will carry negative marking, and all the questions will have equal marks.
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| Subject | General Aptitude (Teaching & Research) | Core Domain Subject |
| Number of Questions | 50 | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 | 200 |
| Negative Marking | None | None |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes, combined) | 3 Hours (180 Minutes, combined) |
| Total Questions | 150 (Combined) | 150 (Combined) |
| Total Marks | 300 (Combined) | 300 (Combined) |
UGC NET June Exam Day Guidelines
The UGC NET aspirants must adhere to all the given instructions by NTA on the exam day. It is mandatory for all aspirants, and those who fail to adhere to these instructions will result in disqualification from the examination process.
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Aspirants have to bring their UGC NET Admit Card (Printed Copy) to the exam centre.
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An ID proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, or Passport needs to be brought along.
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Aspirants must reach the exam centre at least 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
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The entrance to the exam hall will be closed strictly 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam.
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Aspirants cannot be allowed to enter the exam centre once the entrance gates are closed.
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Two recent passport-sized photos need to be brought as these might be required during the exam.
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Mobile Phones/Smart Watches/Bluetooth Devices/Electronic Gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the hall.
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No calculators, log books, or any other study materials are permitted in the exam hall.
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Students should not resort to any unfair practices in the exam hall.
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Students caught resorting to unfair means will immediately be disqualified from the exam and may face legal consequences.
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Students should report to the exam center in good time to avoid last-minute stress
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