UGC NET June 2026: NTA Adds New Exam Cities, Expands City Choice Options for North-East Candidates
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an important public notice regarding the addition of new examination cities and expansion of city choice options for the UGC-NET June 2026 Examination.
The decision has been taken to address the limited availability of examination city options for candidates belonging to North-Eastern states. Eligible applicants can now modify and choose newly added examination cities through the correction portal available on the official UGC NET website.
Newly Added Examination Cities for UGC NET June 2026 📍
NTA has introduced additional examination cities for candidates from North-Eastern regions.
| State | City Code | Added Examination City |
|---|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | AL03 | Namsai |
| Manipur | MN04 | Kakching |
| Manipur | MN05 | Bishnupur |
| Meghalaya | MG02 | Cherrapunji |
These newly added centres will help candidates access nearby examination facilities more conveniently.
North-East Candidates Allowed to Choose Nearby States 🌐
According to the official notice, candidates belonging to:
- Manipur
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Tripura
- Sikkim
will now also be allowed to opt for examination cities available in neighbouring North-Eastern states through the correction portal.
This flexibility has been introduced to improve accessibility and reduce travel difficulties for aspirants appearing in the UGC NET June 2026 examination.
Correction Portal Available for City Preference Changes ✍️
NTA has already activated the correction facility for candidates to edit details in their submitted online application forms.
Eligible candidates can exercise revised or additional city choice options during the stipulated correction period through the official website. The correction facility is currently available for UGC NET June 2026 applicants.
Important Instructions for Candidates ⚠️
Candidates are advised to:
- Carefully review newly added examination cities
- Select nearby centres according to convenience
- Complete corrections before the deadline
- Regularly check the official website for latest updates
NTA has also advised students to avoid waiting till the final hours due to possible server traffic issues.
UGC NET June 2026 Examination Purpose 📚
UGC-NET is conducted for determining eligibility for:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Appointment as Assistant Professor
- Admission to PhD programmes
- Assistant Professor & PhD combined eligibility
The examination is conducted by NTA on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Official Website & Helpdesk Details 🌍
Candidates can check official notices and make corrections through:
For assistance:
- Helpline Number: 011-40759000
- Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in
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