UGC NET 2026: NTA Confirms Aadhaar Not Mandatory For Registration

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that Aadhaar is not mandatory for registration for the UGC NET 2026 exam. The exam is scheduled to take place in June 2026. • Over 10 lakh candidates are expected to register for the exam.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has confirmed that Aadhaar is not mandatory for registration for the UGC NET 2026 exam. The exam is scheduled to take place in June 2026. • Over 10 lakh candidates are expected to register for the exam.

More than 90 subjects will be covered in the exam, and candidates can choose up to two subjects.

Registration Details

According to the NTA, candidates can use other government-issued IDs such as passport, voter ID, or driving license for registration. The registration process is expected to begin in March 2026.

The NTA has also announced that the exam will be conducted in multiple shifts, and the admit cards will be released one week before the exam.

Candidates can check the official website for more updates.

Background

The UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year to determine the eligibility of candidates for assistant professor and junior research fellowship.

In the past, the exam was conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), but from 2018 onwards, the NTA has taken over the responsibility.

The exam is considered highly competitive, with only 6% of candidates clearing the exam in the previous year.

Impact

The decision to make Aadhaar not mandatory for registration is expected to benefit candidates from rural areas who may not have an Aadhaar card.

The move is also expected to increase the number of registrations, as candidates who were earlier hesitant to register due to the Aadhaar requirement can now participate.

The exam is significant for candidates who want to pursue a career in academia, and the NTA's decision is seen as a positive step towards making the exam more accessible.

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