UGC-NET June 2026 candidates in English, Commerce and Sociology will sit a re-test in September. NTA’s 16 August notice schedules English and Commerce on September 9, and Sociology on September 10. Shifts are 9 am–12 noon and 3 pm–6 pm. All other 84 subjects continue on the earlier timeline.
An expert committee found multiple factual, typographical and translation errors across these papers. NTA stated that “defects of this extent cannot be cured merely by dropping questions.” City, centre and admit-card details for the re-test will follow on the portal. Affected candidates will pay no additional examination fee.
UGC-NET re-test dates and subjects: what changed after August 16
NTA formally confirmed the September re-test on August 16, ending uncertainty for three subjects. For the remaining 84 subjects, provisional answer keys, question papers and responses opened for challenge from August 16 to August 18, up to 11:50 pm. This preserves the evaluation schedule for unaffected papers.
UGC-NET admit card and city intimation: when and how to recheck
Fresh city intimation and admit cards will be issued specifically for the September re-test. Remember, the examination city slip is not the admit card; candidates must download both when released. Earlier June notices show the city slip precedes the admit card on the portal, a pattern likely to repeat.
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NTA has clarified that 84 subjects will see results, e-certificates and admissions proceed as scheduled. For the three re-tested subjects, qualification will follow the retest without reducing subject-wise numbers. Crucially, the 6% qualifying rule applies to candidates who appeared in June or the retest, whichever is higher.
Answer keys, evaluation and refunds: your next steps
For 84 subjects, answer key challenges closed on August 18 with a ₹200-per-question fee. New provisional keys and challenge windows will open after the September re-test for English, Commerce and Sociology. There is no extra examination fee for re-tested candidates; watch the official portals only.
UGC-NET action list for September re-test candidates
Re-check candidate login daily for city slip and admit card; verify name, subject and photograph. Plan travel for morning or afternoon shifts; carry original photo ID and recent passport photos. For difficulties, contact NTA helplines 011-40759000, 011-69227700 or email [email protected], quoting application number. Keep screenshots of downloads and payment proofs.
