UGC NET 2026: NTA warns against multiple applications, issues advisory

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory for candidates applying for the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, UGC NET June 2026 examination scheduled between June 22 and 30. The agency has cautioned applicants to submit only one application form by carefully selecting their subject during registration. UGC NET will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 87 subjects.

Multiple applications submitted by the same candidate either for the same subject or different subjects will not be accepted. IN cases where it happens, NTA will consider the latest application form. Candidates will not be allowed to change their selected subject after submission of the application form.

Also read NTA adds statistics as a new subject

UGC NET June 2026 schedule

Admit cards have been released on official website.

How to apply for UGC NET June 2026

Make sure to upload documents in prescribed format.

• Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
• On homepage, click on “UGC NET June 2026 Registration” link
• Complete the registration process by entering basic details such as name, email ID, and mobile number.
• Log in using the application number and password.
• Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and exam details
• Select the preferred subject and exam city and upload the required documents
• Pay the application fee, review all entered details, and submit the application form
• Download and print the confirmation page for future references

Also read Under NTA, UGC NET a ‘general knowledge test’ – rewards rote learning, not analytical skills

Special facility for visually impaired candidates

In a separate notification, NTA announced a one-time facilitation measure for visually impaired (VI) candidates facing difficulties in capturing and uploading a live photograph during the registration process. Such candidates can send their live photograph through email ID along with their application number, candidate name, and relevant particulars. One must know that this facility will be applicable only for visually impaired candidates facing genuine difficulties in completing the live photograph capture process through the registration portal.