UGC NET June 2026: NTA Adds New Examination Cities
UGC NET June 2026 exam centers expanded. Check the list of newly added examination cities in the North-East and upcoming admit card dates.
UGC NET June 2026: NTA Adds New Examination Cities in North-East India
In a significant move to improve accessibility and ease logistical challenges for candidates, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an official public notice on May 27, 2026, announcing the addition of new examination cities for the UGC-NET June 2026 Examination. This expansion specifically targets the North-Eastern region of India, offering greater convenience to thousands of aspirants.
Candidates belonging to the North-Eastern states (including Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, and Sikkim) were provided a specialized correction window to update their preferred city choices to these newly added centers.
Newly Added Examination Cities
| State | New City Name | City Code |
|---|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Namsai | AL03 |
| Manipur | Kakching | MN04 |
| Manipur | Bishnupur | MN05 |
| Meghalaya | Cherrapunji | MG02 |
Upcoming Schedule for UGC NET June 2026
With the city preferences successfully updated, the NTA is on track to conduct the Computer-Based Test (CBT) between June 22 and June 30, 2026. Candidates should expect the City Intimation Slip to be released by June 10, 2026, followed closely by the official Admit Card download link around June 15, 2026, via the official ugcnet.nta.nic.in portal.