UGC NET Exam Dates 2027: Complete Schedule, Application Process, Exam Pattern & Selection Guidelines at Manabadi

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) twice a year (June and December cycles) to determine candidate eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor’ positions, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) awards, and PhD admissions across Indian universities.

UGC NET 2027 Exam Overview

• Exam Name: UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test)
• Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
• Frequency: Twice a year (June & December Cycles)
• Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Question Format: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Papers: Paper 1 (General Teaching & Research Aptitude) + Paper 2 (Subject-specific)
• Official Website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in / nta.ac.in

Key Exam Dates (Tentative Cycles)

The NTA issues advance calendar timelines to help candidates prepare for both the June and December examination windows.

Event / Activity	June 2027 Cycle (Tentative)	December 2027 Cycle (Tentative)
Official Notification Release	April 2027	September / October 2027
Online Application Form Period	April – May 2027	October – November 2027
Form Correction Window	May 2027	November 2027
Advance Exam City Slip Release	Early June 2027	Early December 2027
Admit Card Release	Mid-June 2027	Mid-December 2027
UGC NET Examination Dates	June 15 – June 25, 2027	December 14 – December 20, 2027
Provisional Answer Key Release	July 2027	January 2028
Final Result Declaration	July / August 2027	January / February 2028

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• General / Unreserved: Master’s Degree or equivalent with at least 55% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
• SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwD / Third Gender: Master’s Degree with at least 50% aggregate marks.
• Candidates pursuing their Master’s degree or awaiting final year results are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Age Limit & Relaxations:

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years. (Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Women applicants).
• Assistant Professorship / PhD Admission: No upper age limit.

UGC NET Exam Pattern & Structure

The exam comprises two papers conducted in a single uninterrupted 3-hour session (180 minutes).

Paper	Total Questions	Total Marks	Focus Area
Paper 1	50 Questions	100 Marks	General Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension, Communication
Paper 2	100 Questions	200 Marks	Domain Subject chosen by the candidate (83 subjects available)
Total	150 Questions	300 Marks	Duration: 180 Minutes (No break between papers)

Marking Scheme:

• Correct Answer: $+2$ Marks
• Incorrect Answer: $0$ Marks (No negative marking)

Step-by-Step Online Application Process

1. Registration: Visit the official NTA portal (ugcnet.nta.ac.in) and complete new candidate registration using an email address and mobile number.
2. Fill Application Form: Input personal, academic, and qualification details along with selecting the preferred exam city choices.
3. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of recent passport photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable).
4. Fee Payment: Pay the registration fee online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
5. Confirmation Page: Download and print the confirmation page after payment approval.