UGC NET Certificate 2026: June Session e-Certificate Notice

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued e-certificates and JRF award letters to candidates who qualified in the UGC-NET June 2026 examination. Results for 84 subjects were declared on 28 August 2026, and the results of the re-examination in English, Commerce and Sociology came on 17 September 2026. Qualified candidates can download their certificates from the UGC-NET website. This page explains the qualification categories, how to download the certificate and its validity.

Last updated: 5 November 2026

UGC NET June 2026: Overview

How Many Qualified

The Four Qualification Categories

• JRF only: eligible for Junior Research Fellowship.
• JRF and Assistant Professor: eligible for the fellowship, for appointment as Assistant Professor and for PhD admission.
• Assistant Professor and PhD admission: eligible to be appointed as Assistant Professor and for PhD admission, but not for JRF.
• PhD admission only: eligible only for PhD admission, not for JRF or Assistant Professor. For this category, the NET score is used along with the university’s interview.

How to Download the UGC NET e-Certificate

1. Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Click the e-certificate / JRF award letter link for June 2026.
3. Log in with your application number and password.
4. Check your name, subject and qualification category.
5. Download the digitally signed PDF and keep backups.

The certificate is digitally signed. If you open it in Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can validate the signature, which institutions may ask for.

Validity

• Assistant Professor eligibility: valid for life.
• JRF award letter: valid for three years from the date of issue for joining a fellowship under UGC schemes.
• PhD admission eligibility: the NET score is used for PhD admission for the period specified by UGC.

Errors in the Certificate

If you find a spelling mistake or wrong detail, write to NTA at ecertificate@nta.ac.in or ugcnet@nta.ac.in with your application number, a copy of the certificate and proof of the correct detail. The NTA helpline number is 011-40759000.

Using Your Certificate

For JRF, approach a university or institution where you want to do research and complete the joining formalities within the validity period. For Assistant Professor posts, attach the e-certificate with applications to colleges and universities and with state service commission applications. The digitally signed e-certificate issued by NTA is the official document, so keep the original PDF safe along with its backups.

If You Did Not Qualify

UGC-NET is held twice a year, in June and December. Check your scorecard to see your marks in Paper 1 and Paper 2 and compare them with the cut-off of your subject and category. Paper 1 (teaching and research aptitude) is common to all subjects, so improving it helps in every attempt. Watch the NTA website for the December 2026 cycle notification.

Related Updates

• UGC NET June 2026 Re-exam Result: English, Commerce and Sociology
• NTA UGC NET Result 2026
• UGC NET Re-Exam Admit Card 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the UGC NET June 2026 certificate?

On ugcnet.nta.nic.in, using your application number and password.

How long is the UGC NET certificate valid?

Assistant Professor eligibility is valid for life. The JRF award letter is valid for three years from the date of issue.

Can a PhD-only qualified candidate apply for Assistant Professor posts?

No. The PhD-only category is for PhD admission only.

Whom do I contact for a wrong detail?

NTA at ecertificate@nta.ac.in or ugcnet@nta.ac.in, or the helpline 011-40759000.