Exam overview
- Qualification
- Set in the information bulletin of each cycle. Read it in full.
- Age limit
- Set in the information bulletin where applicable. Check the bulletin.
- Selection process
- Set in the information bulletin of each cycle. The site hosts the bulletin, answer keys, scorecards and certificates.
At a glance
Conducting body: National Testing Agency
Qualification: Set in the information bulletin of each cycle. Read it in full.
Age limit: Set in the information bulletin where applicable. Check the bulletin.
Selection: Set in the information bulletin of each cycle. The site hosts the bulletin, answer keys, scorecards and certificates.
Stages to expect
Online application as announced.
Computer-based test as scheduled.
Answer key, scorecard and certificate on the UGC NET site.
How to prepare
Study the general paper and your subject using the official syllabus for your subject.
Practise with question papers published on the site so your preparation tracks the real format.
Before you apply
Every cycle publishes its own notice, and it overrides anything summarised here. Save the notice, check its reference and any corrigendum, confirm qualification and age dates, and apply only through the official portal. No one can promise you a selection, so avoid anyone who does.
Official sources
Editorial review: 24 October 2026. This is an evergreen guide, not a recruitment notification. Dates, fees, vacancy numbers and cut-offs change every cycle, so check the current official notice.
