UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) 2026
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Last Date to Apply: 24 May 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
24 May 2026
Closed
Salary
₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400 (Asst Professor)
Age limit
No age limit for Asst Prof, 31 for JRF
Application Fee
General: ₹1150, OBC: ₹600, SC/ST/PwD/Trans: ₹325
About This Exam
UGC NET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and JRF in Indian universities and colleges. Exam ongoing 22-30 Jun 2026.
Conducting Body
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Total Vacancies
Eligibility test
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Released
15 April 2026
Application End Date
24 May 2026
Exam Start Date
22 June 2026
Exam End Date
30 June 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Age limit
No age limit for Asst Prof, 31 for JRF
18-65 years
No age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility
Educational Qualification
Post Graduation with 55%
Number of Attempts
No limit for Asst Prof
Application Fee
General: ₹1150, OBC: ₹600, SC/ST/PwD/Trans: ₹325
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Qualify UGC NET → Apply for Assistant Professor/JRF posts
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400 (Asst Professor)
Range: ₹57,700 - ₹1,82,400
Academic Pay Level 10 (Assistant Professor)
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Medical, Academic leave, Research grants, Sabbatical
Job Role & Responsibilities
Assistant Professor in Universities/Colleges, Junior Research Fellow
Career Growth & Promotions
Asst Professor → Associate Professor → Professor → Head of Department → Dean → Vice Chancellor.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General: ₹1150, OBC: ₹600, SC/ST/PwD/Trans: ₹325
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