UGC NET 2026 Admit Card Live Updates: Get Direct Link, Exam Schedule and Key Guidelines

The UGC NET June 2026 admit card release date has been officially announced. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card on 17 June 2026 on the official UGC NET website. The NTA is all set to conduct the UGC NET 2026 June session examination for candidates who are seeking eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions. Candidates will be required to enter their application number and date of birth to log in to the portal and download their hall ticket. 

The NTA has already released the UGC NET 2026 city intimation slip, which informs the candidates about their allotted city. However, the admit card is an important document for entry to the examination hall.

The UGC NET June 2026 exam will be held from 22 June to 30 June 2026 in two shifts across the country. The exam will take place in the computer-based (CBT) mode. All the candidates are advised to check the details mentioned on their admit card carefully before downloading it.

Applicants must carry a printed copy of the UGC NET admit card 2026 along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre. Candidates are advised to keep visiting the official website for the latest announcements and updates related to the UGC NET 2026 examination.

UGC NET 2026: Exam Schedule Overview

The UGC NET June 2026 examination is scheduled on 22 June, 23 June, 24 June, 25 June, 29 June and 30 June 2026. Each candidate must report before the gate closing time to avoid any issues in attempting the exam. The exam will be conducted for 3 hours in both shifts. The detailed shift timings, gate opening and closing schedule and exam hours are provided in the table below.

UGC NET 2026 Admit Card: Steps to Download

Candidates who want to download their UGC NET 2026 Hall Ticket can follow the steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Visit the official UGC NET website which is https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ 

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the link that says “Admit Card of UGC NET 2026 Examination.”

Step 3: After that, candidates must log in using their application number, date of birth and the security pin as shown on the screen. 

Step 4: Once submitted, the admit card will appear on the screen.

Step 5: Download or take a printout for future reference.

It is advisable for each candidate to take a coloured printout of the admit card, as it will be required on exam day and for future reference.

Details Mentioned on UGC NET 2026 Admit Card

The UGC NET Admit Card 2026 will contain all the important information related to the candidates personal details and exam related information. It will include information like

• Applicant name

• Application number

• Uploaded photograph

• Exam date

• Exam shift timing

• Exam centre address

• Subject details

Candidates must carefully check all the details printed on the hall ticket. If they find any wrong information or discrepancy in the details mentioned on their admit card, they should immediately contact the concerned department or the helpdesk of the UGC NET 2026 to make the needed corrections.