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UGC NET PAPER 1

UGC NET Paper 1 develops essential teaching, research, reasoning, communication, and analytical skills required for academic and professional success. It forms the foundation for qualifying as an Assistant Professor, JRF candidate, and pursuing higher education opportunities.

Next Exam

Message: The UGC NET June 2026 main examination cycle has concluded, and provisional answer keys have been released. Re-examinations for specific papers (English, Commerce, and Sociology) are scheduled to be held.

Registration

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Open Date: 29 April 2026
Close Date: 23 May 2026
Message: The application process for UGC NET June 2026 is closed.

Result & Answer Key

Message: Provisional answer keys have been released, and final results are awaited following the completion of answer key challenges and any scheduled re-exams.
Answer Key Date: 16 August 2026
Answer Key Download Url: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/

Latest Updates & News

Challenge of Provisional Answer Keys for UGC-NET June 2026 Released

NTA has released the provisional answer keys and invited challenges from candidates who appeared for the UGC NET June 2026 examination.

Re-conduct of Specific Papers for UGC-NET June 2026

NTA announced that UGC NET papers for English, Commerce, and Sociology will be re-conducted in September 2026.

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Eligibility

Post Graduation

  • General Category - 55%
  • Others - 50%
  • Final Year Students can apply

Age Limit for JRF

  • General Category - 30 Years
  • Others - 35 Years

Age Limit for Assistant Professor

  • No limit

Paper Pattern

Paper 1

50 Questions
100 MM
3hrs Duration
MCQ Type

Paper 2

10 Questions
100 MM
3hrs Duration
MCQ Type
No Negative Marking

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Complete Syllabus Breakdown

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UGC NET PAPER 1

Timeline
29 April 2026
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Online Registration Starts

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29 April 2026
23 May 2026
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Online Registration Closes

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23 May 2026
1 June 2026
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Application Correction Window

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1 June 2026
22 June 2026
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UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dates

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22 June 2026
16 August 2026
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Provisional Answer Key Challenge

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16 August 2026
Fees
Completed
Category
Fee (INR)
General / Unreserved
₹1,150
General-EWS / OBC-NCL
₹600
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender
₹325
Payment Mode
Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking / UPI
Cut Offs
Year: 2025
Message: Previous cycle (December 2025 / June 2025) cut-offs are officially available on the NTA website.

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