National Testing Agency NTA has released the official Answer Key for the UGC National Eligibility Test NET Assistant Professor and JRF June 2026 Examination on its official website. The examination was conducted between 22 and 30 June 2026 while the online application process started on 29 April 2026 and closed on 24 May 2026. Candidates can now download their answer key by logging in with their enrollment number registration number or date of birth. The post covers complete details including important dates application fee age limit eligibility criteria selection process and direct links to check the answer key. This recruitment aims to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship positions across various subjects. The answer key helps candidates verify their responses and raise objections if any. No vacancy details are mentioned on the official notification. The selection will be based on the computer based test merit list and final result declaration. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the NTA portal for further updates on result declaration.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Apply Online Start Date |
29 April 2026 |
| Apply Online Last Date |
24 May 2026 (Extended) 11:50 PM |
| Pay Exam Fees Last Date |
24 May 2026 11:50 PM |
| Correction Date |
26-28 May 2026 |
| Exam Date |
22-30 June 2026 |
| Exam City Details |
10 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Available |
17 June 2026 |
| Answer Key |
16 August 2026 Available Now |
| Result Declared Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General |
₹ 1150/- |
| OBC EWS |
₹ 600/- |
| SC ST PH |
₹ 325/- |
Age Limit
| Post |
Age Limit |
| JRF |
Maximum 31 Years |
| NET |
No Age Limit |
Vacancy Details
| Total Posts |
Not Available |
Eligibility Criteria
| Course |
Eligibility |
| UGC NET JRF June Examination 2026 |
Candidates who have passed or are appearing in a Master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks are eligible. Those with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree are also eligible. |
Selection Process
| Stage |
| Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Merit List |
| Eligibility for Assistant Professor and/or JRF |
| Final Result Declaration |
How to Download/Check
| Step |
Description |
| 1 |
Visit the official NTA UGC NET website. |
| 2 |
Click on the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key link. |
| 3 |
Enter your Application Number Date of Birth/Password and Security Pin. |
| 4 |
Click on the Submit/Login button. |
| 5 |
Your allotted answer key will be displayed on the screen. |
| 6 |
Download the Answer Key PDF. |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the NTA UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key be released?
A: The Answer Key has released online by NTA after the examination to inform candidates about their allotted exam city.
Q: How can I check the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key?
A: Candidates can check their answer key by logging in to the official UGC NET portal using their Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
Q: Is the Exam City Intimation Slip the same as the Admit Card?
A: No, the Exam City Intimation Slip only provides information about the allotted exam city. The Admit Card is issued separately.
Q: What details are mentioned in the Admit Card?
A: The slip generally contains the candidate’s allotted exam city, exam date, and other important examination-related information.
Q: What is the official website for NTA?
A: The official website for NTA is https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
