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UGC NET 2026 Final Answer Key Out
UGC NET 2026 Final Answer Key Latest News: The National Testing Agency declared the UGC NET June 2026 final answer key and results on August 28, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the 84 subjects can now check their verified answer keys and scorecards by visiting the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Out of the 6,07,151 candidates who appeared across the 84 subjects, a total of 1,47,579 candidates successfully qualified across different tiers:
UGC NET June 2026 Re-Examination Schedule
| Subject Name | Exam Date | Shift Details | Exam Timing |
| English | September 9, 2026 | Shift 1 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Commerce | September 9, 2026 | Shift 2 | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Sociology | September 10, 2026 | Shift 1 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professor: 4,241 candidates qualified.
- Assistant Professor & PhD Admission: 45,904 candidates qualified.
- PhD Admission Only: 97,434 candidates qualified.
Three Subjects Withheld for Re-Examination
While results for 84 subjects are live, results for English, Commerce, and Sociology remain on hold. Following multiple complaints regarding errors, an official expert panel reviewed the question papers and identified several factual, typographical, translation, and grammatical mistakes.
Consequently, NTA ordered a fresh re-examination for these three subjects without charging any additional fees from candidates.
- Allegations of Paper Errors & Repetitive Questions: Reports and social media feedback indicate that certain subject papers (such as Sociology) had claims of repetitive questions, possible errors, or content overlap. This prompted internal scrutiny and potential review by authorities before releasing the key.
- Thorough Verification & Quality Checks: Following recent scrutiny surrounding major national-level exams conducted by NTA, the agency is exercising additional caution, double-checking response logs and answer keys to avoid post-release discrepancies.
- Re-examinations in Select Centers: Re-tests held in specific affected centers after the primary exam schedule contributed to minor delays in compiling full, uniform datasets for response sheets.
Important Note for Re-Exam Candidates: Candidates appearing for English, Commerce, or Sociology who try to view their scorecards right now will encounter an “Invalid Application Number/Password” message. NTA has clarified that this error is normal, as their evaluation will take place only after the September re-examinations.
How to Download Your Scorecard & Answer Key
- Visit the official examination portal: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- 2.Click on the link titled “UGC NET June 2026 Scorecard / Final Answer Key”.
- 3. Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- 4.View, download, and print your scorecard or subject answer key for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When was the UGC NET June 2026 result and final answer key released?
Ans: The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the results and released the final answer key for 84 subjects on August 28, 2026.
Q2. Why are results for English, Commerce, and Sociology showing an “Invalid Credentials” error?
Ans: Scorecards for these three subjects are currently withheld. An official NTA committee found errors in the original question papers, leading to a cancelled exam and a fresh re-test scheduled for September 9 and 10, 2026.
Q3. Do candidates appearing for the September re-exam need to pay an extra fee?
Ans: No. Candidates who already appeared during the June session do not need to register again or pay any additional fee.
Q4. What are the minimum qualifying marks for the UGC NET exam?
Ans: Candidates in the General and General-EWS categories must secure at least 40% aggregate marks, while OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and Third Gender candidates require a minimum of 35% aggregate marks across both papers.
Q5. Can candidates challenge the UGC NET June 2026 Final Answer Key?
Ans: No. The final answer key is prepared after reviewing all challenges raised during the provisional key window, and no further challenges will be entertained by NTA.
Conclusion
The declaration of the UGC NET June 2026 results marks a crucial milestone for candidates aiming for Junior Research Fellowships, Assistant Professorships, and PhD admissions across India. While thousands of aspirants in 84 subjects can now download their scorecards and plan their academic futures, candidates in English, Commerce, and Sociology must focus on their upcoming re-examinations on September 9 and 10. Aspirants are advised to regularly monitor the official NTA website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in for updates regarding the release of re-exam admit cards and subject-wise cut-off PDFs.