{"id":48330,"date":"2023-06-29T08:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T03:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/?p=48330"},"modified":"2026-05-26T08:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T02:39:31","slug":"ugc-net-exam-dates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Exam Dates 2026: Check Official Schedule | Ugc Net Exam Dates 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"Article\",\n  \"headline\": \"UGC NET Exam Dates 2026: Check Official Schedule\",\n  \"description\": \"Get the latest updates on UGC NET Exam Dates for 2026 June and December cycles. Stay informed about the official schedule and important announcements from NTA.\",\n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"KopyKitab\"\n  },\n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"KopyKitab\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\"\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2026-05-25\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2026-05-25\"\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"freshness-block\" style=\"background:#e8f5e9;padding:15px;border-left:4px solid #4caf50;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> May 25, 2026 | This article has been updated with the latest information for 2026.\n<\/div>\n<p><img alt=\"UGC NET Exam Dates\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-88011\" height=\"675\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ugcc.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ugcc.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ugcc-768x432.jpg 768w\" width=\"1200\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/category\/ugc-net\/\">UGC NET \u2014 Complete Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>UGC NET Exam Dates 2026: <\/strong>The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the <a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-exam\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UGC NET Exam<\/strong><\/a> dates for 2026 soon. UGC NET exam dates 2026 will be released for both June and December cycles on the official website. The exam is conducted twice yearly &#8211; typically in June and December &#8211; as a computer-based test (CBT) for Assistant Professor qualification and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Candidates preparing for the upcoming cycles should stay updated through the official <a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.ac.in\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NTA UGC NET website<\/a> for the latest announcements.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-orange\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_47_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\" id=\"ez-toc-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" href=\"#\"><label aria-label=\"Table of Content\" for=\"item-6a139c9fef3bf\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg class=\"list-377408\" fill=\"none\" height=\"20px\" style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#expected-ugc-net-exam-dates-2026\" title=\"Expected UGC NET Exam Dates 2026\">Expected UGC NET Exam Dates 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#ugc-net-2026-time-schedule\" title=\"UGC NET 2026 Time Schedule\">UGC NET 2026 Time Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#faq-ugc-net-exam-dates\" title=\"FAQ- UGC NET Exam Dates\">FAQ- UGC NET Exam Dates<\/a>\n<ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\">\n<li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#when-will-ugc-net-2026-exam-be-conducted\" title=\"When will UGC NET 2026 exam be conducted?\">When will UGC NET 2026 exam be conducted?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#will-ugc-net-2026-exam-be-conducted-in-offline-mode\" title=\"Will UGC NET 2026 exam be conducted in offline mode?\">Will UGC NET 2026 exam be conducted in offline mode?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#what-is-the-time-schedule-of-ugc-net-2026\" title=\"What is the time schedule of UGC NET 2026?\">What is the time schedule of UGC NET 2026?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#what-is-the-age-limit-to-apply-for-the-ugc-net-exam\" title=\"What is the age limit to apply for the UGC NET exam?\">What is the age limit to apply for the UGC NET exam?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#how-many-times-in-a-year-is-the-ugc-net-exam-conducted\" title=\"How many times in a year is the UGC NET exam conducted?\">How many times in a year is the UGC NET exam conducted?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#is-there-any-negative-marking-in-the-ugc-net-exam\" title=\"Is there any negative marking in the UGC NET exam?\">Is there any negative marking in the UGC NET exam?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#what-needs-to-be-done-to-pass-the-ugc-net-exam\" title=\"What needs to be done to pass the UGC NET exam?\">What needs to be done to pass the UGC NET exam?<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-dates\/#is-there-any-negative-marking-for-wrong-answers-in-ugc-net-exam\" title=\"Is there any negative marking for wrong answers in UGC NET Exam? \">Is there any negative marking for wrong answers in UGC NET Exam? <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"expected-ugc-net-exam-dates-2026\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"expected-UGC-NET-exam-dates-2026\"><\/span>Expected UGC NET Exam Dates 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>UGC NET exam consists of two papers &#8211; Paper I (General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude) and Paper II (Subject-specific paper). The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts this exam twice yearly for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).<\/p>\n<p>Based on the **previous year** pattern, UGC NET 2026 exam dates are expected to follow the traditional June and December cycle schedule. The official notification with exact dates will be announced by NTA on their website.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p class=\"table-historical-note\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#e65100;font-style:italic;margin-bottom:5px;\">Note: This table shows historical data from 2023. Check the official website for the latest figures.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; height: 794px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<th colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 52px;\">UGC NET Exam Dates 2023<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 52px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">UGC NET 2023 Events<\/span><\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 52px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Date<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 52px;\">UGC NET Notification<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 52px;\"><strong>29 December 2022<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 52px;\">Release of Application form<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 52px;\">29 December 2022<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 86px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 86px;\">Last date to Submit UGC NET Application<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 86px;\"><strong>17 January 2023<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 52px;\">Last date to Pay Fee<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 52px;\">18 January 2023<strong>\u00a0(upto 11:50 pm)\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 52px;\">Correction of Application Form\u00a0<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 52px;\">19 January<strong> to 20<\/strong>\u00a0January<strong style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: initial;\">\u00a02023<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 86px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 86px;\">UGC NET Admit Card Release Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 86px;\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: inherit; background-color: initial;\">17 February 2023<\/span><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 86px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 86px;\">UGC NET 2023 Exam Dates<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 86px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">21, 22, 23, 24, 28 February, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 March 2023<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 86px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 86px;\">Duration of UGC Exam<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 86px;\"><strong>180 minutes (03 hours)<\/strong><br \/><strong>No break between Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 86px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 86px;\">Timing of Examination<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 86px;\"><strong>First Shift: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm<\/strong><br \/><strong>Second Shift: 03.00 pm to 06.00 pm\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 52px;\">\n<th style=\"width: 47.8832%; height: 52px;\">UGC NET Result Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"width: 52.1168%; height: 52px;\"><strong>To be Notified<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"table-source\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin-top:5px;\"><em>Source: University Grants Commission (UGC), as per official notification<\/em><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Candidates should note that the UGC NET exam is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across multiple shifts to accommodate the large number of applicants. The exam covers 83 subjects, allowing candidates from diverse academic backgrounds to apply.<\/p>\n<p>The **historical data** shows that in 2023, the combined December 2022 and June 2023 cycles were conducted from February 21 to March 15. However, for 2026, candidates should expect the regular schedule to resume with separate June and December cycles.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ugc-net-2026-time-schedule\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UGC-NET-2026-time-schedule\"><\/span>UGC NET 2026 Time Schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UGC NET 2026 exam time schedule has not been officially announced yet. However, based on the consistent pattern followed in recent years, we can provide you with the expected timing structure.<\/p>\n<p>The exam typically follows a two-shift pattern per day to manage the large volume of candidates efficiently. Here&#8217;s what you can expect:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Morning Shift:<\/strong> 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (3 hours duration)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Evening Shift:<\/strong> 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (3 hours duration)<\/p>\n<p>One important change that candidates should be aware of &#8211; in recent cycles, NTA has eliminated the break between Paper I and Paper II. Both papers are now conducted continuously in a single session of 3 hours.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>UGC NET First Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>UGC NET Second Shift<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Entry to the Exam Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>7.20 am to 8.30 am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>1.45 pm to 02.00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Entry to the Exam Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>7.20 am to 8.30 am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>1.45 pm to 02.00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Duration to complete attendance formalities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>8.30 am to 9.00 am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>02.00 pm to 03.00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>UGC NET Exam Timing\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>09.00 am to 12.00 am<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>3.00 pm to 06.00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"table-source\" style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin-top:5px;\"><em>Source: University Grants Commission (UGC), as per official notification<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The exam structure remains consistent with 150 questions carrying a total of 300 marks. Paper I contains 50 questions (100 marks) focusing on teaching and research aptitude, while Paper II has 100 questions (200 marks) from your chosen subject.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates should arrive at the exam center at least 30 minutes before the reporting time. Late arrivals are strictly not permitted, and entry to the examination hall closes 15 minutes before the exam starts.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: initial; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold;\">Essential Study Materials for UGC NET 2026 Preparation<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-orange\">\n<p>Aapko UGC NET 2026 ki taiyaari ke liye ye important study materials chahiye honge. <a href=\"https:\/\/nta.ac.in\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">NTA<\/a> ke official guidelines ke according, proper planning aur right resources se aap easily qualify kar sakte hain.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the link to access other study materials related to the UGC NET exam.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Syllabus<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/list-of-ugc-net-subjects\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Subjects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-books\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Books<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-pattern\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Exam Pattern<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-centre-list\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Exam Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-exam-analysis\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Exam Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-answer-key\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Answer Key<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-result\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Result<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Cut Off<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/ugc-net-certificate\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/career-options-after-ugc-net-exam\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UGC NET Career Scopes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Subject-wise Preparation Strategy for 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With 83 subjects available, your preparation approach should be tailored to your chosen field. Paper I remains common for all candidates and focuses on teaching methodology, research aptitude, data interpretation, and logical reasoning. This paper carries significant weightage in determining your final qualification.<\/p>\n<p>Paper II is subject-specific and requires in-depth knowledge of your chosen discipline. Whether you&#8217;re preparing for English, Hindi, Political Science, Commerce, or any other subject, consistent practice and thorough understanding of concepts are crucial.<\/p>\n<p>**Previous year** cut-off trends show that General category candidates typically need to score around 40% overall, while reserved categories have slightly lower requirements. However, these percentages can vary based on the difficulty level and number of candidates appearing.<\/p>\n<p>The category-wise qualifying marks structure follows the government norms &#8211; General and EWS candidates need 40%, OBC (NCL) candidates need 35%, and SC\/ST\/PwD candidates need 35% to qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>For JRF qualification, the competition is much tougher as only the top-performing candidates (usually top 6% of qualified candidates) are selected for the fellowship. This makes consistent preparation and strategic time management essential.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-articles\" style=\"background:#fff3e0;padding:20px;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;margin:24px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#e65100;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"you-may-also-like\"><\/span>You May Also Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/category\/ugc-net\/\" style=\"color:#1565c0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;\">\u2192 UGC NET Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/category\/ugc-net\/\" style=\"color:#1565c0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;\">\u2192 UGC NET Study Materials<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/category\/ugc-net\/\" style=\"color:#1565c0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;\">\u2192 Competitive Exam Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/blog\/category\/exam-preparation\/\" style=\"color:#1565c0;text-decoration:none;font-weight:500;\">\u2192 Exam Preparation Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-box\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#e8f5e9,#c8e6c9);padding:24px;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid #a5d6a7;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;color:#2e7d32;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"explore-study-materials\"><\/span>Explore Study Materials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;color:#333;\">Get comprehensive study materials, practice tests, and expert guides for your exam preparation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kopykitab.com\/competitive-exam-books\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2e7d32;color:#fff;padding:12px 32px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;\">Browse Study Materials \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq-ugc-net-exam-dates\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq-UGC-NET-exam-dates\"><\/span>FAQ- UGC NET Exam Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"rank-math-block\" id=\"rank-math-faq\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list-item\" id=\"faq-question-1619094507365\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-will-ugc-net-2026-exam-be-conducted\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"when-will-UGC-NET-2026-exam-be-conducted\"><\/span>When will UGC NET 2026 exam be conducted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n<p>UGC NET 2026 exam dates will be announced by NTA soon. The exam is typically conducted twice a year &#8211; in June and December cycles. Check the official NTA website for the latest updates on exam schedules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rank-math-list-item\" id=\"faq-question-1619094536573\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"will-ugc-net-2026-exam-be-conducted-in-offline-mode\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"will-UGC-NET-2026-exam-be-conducted-in-offline-mode\"><\/span>Will UGC NET 2026 exam be conducted in offline mode?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n<p>No, UGC NET 2026 will be conducted in online mode only as a computer-based test (CBT). The offline mode has been discontinued since the exam was taken over by NTA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rank-math-list-item\" id=\"faq-question-1619094561321\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-time-schedule-of-ugc-net-2026\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-time-schedule-of-UGC-NET-2026\"><\/span>What is the time schedule of UGC NET 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n<p>Based on **previous year** patterns, UGC NET 2026 will likely be held in two shifts per day \u2013 Morning shift (9:00 AM-12:00 PM) and Evening shift (3:00-6:00 PM). The exact timing will be confirmed in the official notification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rank-math-list-item\" id=\"faq-question-1619094579319\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-age-limit-to-apply-for-the-ugc-net-exam\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-age-limit-to-apply-for-the-UGC-NET-exam\"><\/span>What is the age limit to apply for the UGC NET exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n<p>For JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), candidates should not be more than 30 years of age (with relaxation for reserved categories). For Assistant Professor eligibility only, there is no upper age limit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rank-math-list-item\" id=\"faq-question-1619094598193\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-many-times-in-a-year-is-the-ugc-net-exam-conducted\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-many-times-in-a-year-is-the-UGC-NET-exam-conducted\"><\/span>How many times in a year is the UGC NET exam conducted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n<p>UGC-NET is conducted twice every year by NTA &#8211; once in June and once in December. This provides candidates with multiple opportunities to qualify in a single academic year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rank-math-list-item\" id=\"faq-question-1619094633893\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-any-negative-marking-in-the-ugc-net-exam\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-any-negative-marking-in-the-UGC-NET-exam\"><\/span>Is there any negative marking in the UGC NET exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n<p>No, there is no negative marking in the UGC NET exam. You get +2 marks for each correct answer, and there is no penalty for wrong or unattempted questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rank-math-list-item\" id=\"faq-question-1619094702253\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-needs-to-be-done-to-pass-the-ugc-net-exam\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-needs-to-be-done-to-pass-the-UGC-NET-exam\"><\/span>What needs to be done to pass the UGC NET exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n<p>To qualify for UGC NET, you need to clear both papers (Paper-I and Paper-II) with the minimum qualifying percentage. Additionally, you must score above the category-wise cut-off marks set by NTA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rank-math-list-item\" id=\"faq-question-1629278144518\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-any-negative-marking-for-wrong-answers-in-ugc-net-exam\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-there-any-negative-marking-for-wrong-answers-in-UGC-NET-exam\"><\/span>Is there any negative marking for wrong answers in UGC NET Exam? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer\">\n<p>No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in UGC NET exam. Each correct answer carries +2 marks, and wrong answers do not result in any deduction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>We hope this comprehensive guide on UGC NET exam dates 2026 helps you plan your preparation effectively. The key to success lies in consistent study, understanding the exam pattern, and staying updated with official announcements. Remember to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/ugcnet.nta.ac.in\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">official NTA UGC NET website<\/a> regularly for the latest notifications and updates.<\/p>\n<p>Start your preparation early, focus on both papers equally, and make sure you&#8217;re familiar with the computer-based test format. With proper planning and dedicated effort, clearing UGC NET 2026 is definitely achievable. Best of luck with your preparation!<\/p>\n<div class=\"official-source-cta\" style=\"background:#e3f2fd;padding:15px;border-left:4px solid #1976d2;margin:20px 0;border-radius:4px;\"><strong>Latest Updates:<\/strong> For the most current data, visit the official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nta.ac.in\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">nta.ac.in<\/a>. Data on this page was last verified on May 25, 2026.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated: May 25, 2026 | This article has been updated with the latest information for 2026. Read more: UGC NET \u2014 Complete Guide UGC NET Exam Dates 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the UGC NET Exam dates for 2026 soon. 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