UGC-NET re-test announced for English, Commerce, Sociology papers due to question paper errors
- On Sunday, August 16, 2026, the National Testing Agency released provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination. Candidates can access recorded responses and question papers through the official portal.
- Conducted from June 22 to 30, 2026, the UGC-NET determines eligibility for the Junior Research Fellowship , assistant professor positions, and PhD admissions. The examination includes Paper I and Paper II, which contains 100 subject-related multiple-choice questions.
- The challenge window remains open from August 16 to 18, ending at 11:59 PM, requiring documentary evidence and a processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged. Challenges are accepted online only through the official portal.
- Along with the UGC-NET, the agency released answer keys for CSIR-NET, ICAR AIEEA, and AICE examinations. A separate notice is pending for English, Commerce, and Sociology subjects after a committee reviewed reported errors in those question papers.
- The National Testing Agency will announce the final answer key and results after reviewing all submitted objections. Candidates must rely exclusively on information published on the official website and verified social media handles.
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NTA to re-conduct UGC-NET exams for English, commerce and sociology over factual errors, typos
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