UGC NET June 2026 — Provisional Answer Key Released for 84 Subjects, Re-exam Announced for English, Commerce & Sociology
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released provisional answer keys for the UGC NET June 2026 examination on August 16, 2026, covering 84 out of 87 subjects. A re-examination has been announced for three subjects — English, Commerce, and Sociology — after an audit found factual, translation, and technical errors. The challenge window is open until August 18, 2026.
Answer Key Released
Aug 16, 2026
Challenge Deadline
Aug 18, 2026
Subjects Covered
84 of 87
Re-exam Subjects
3 Subjects
Key Highlights — UGC NET June 2026 Update
- Provisional answer keys released on August 16, 2026, for 84 out of 87 subjects
- Challenge window is open from August 16 to August 18, 2026
- Re-examination announced for English, Commerce, and Sociology due to errors found in question papers
- English & Commerce re-exam: September 9, 2026
- Sociology re-exam: September 10, 2026
- No additional fee for re-examination candidates
- Final results for all 87 subjects expected after the re-examination process concludes
Re-examination Schedule for 3 Subjects
NTA has announced re-examination after an audit identified factual, translation, and technical errors in the question papers of three subjects. The re-exam will be conducted free of cost.
| Subject | Re-exam Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| English | September 9, 2026 | Factual & translation errors in question paper |
| Commerce | September 9, 2026 | Technical errors identified in audit |
| Sociology | September 10, 2026 | Factual errors found in question paper |
No extra fee: Candidates appearing for the re-examination will not be charged any additional examination fee. Admit cards for the re-exam will be released separately.
How to Download Answer Key & Submit Challenges
Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in: Go to the official NTA UGC NET portal.
Login: Enter your application number and date of birth to access your candidate dashboard.
View Answer Key: Click on "Provisional Answer Key" to download the answer key for your subject.
Compare with your responses: Cross-check the answer key with your recorded responses available on the portal.
Submit Challenge (if needed): Click "Challenge Answer Key," select the question(s) you wish to challenge, provide supporting evidence, and pay Rs. 200 per question.
Submit before August 18: Ensure all challenges are submitted before the deadline. The fee for successful challenges will be refunded.
Result Timeline — What to Expect
| Activity | Expected Timeline |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Released | August 16, 2026 ✅ Done |
| Challenge Window Closes | August 18, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key (84 subjects) | Expected late August / early September |
| Re-exam (English, Commerce) | September 9, 2026 |
| Re-exam (Sociology) | September 10, 2026 |
| Final Result (all 87 subjects) | Expected after re-exam process concludes |
What Students Should Do Now
- Download provisional answer keys from ugcnet.nta.nic.in immediately
- Compare your responses with the answer key to estimate your score
- Submit challenges before August 18 if you find any errors — provide proper evidence
- English / Commerce / Sociology candidates: Prepare for the re-exam on September 9–10
- Keep checking the NTA portal for admit card and re-exam centre details
- Do not panic — results for 84 subjects will proceed normally after challenge review
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When was the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key released?
NTA released provisional answer keys on August 16, 2026, for 84 out of 87 subjects on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Which subjects have a re-exam?
Re-examination has been announced for three subjects: English & Commerce (September 9, 2026) and Sociology (September 10, 2026). This is due to factual, translation, and technical errors found in the papers.
What is the last date to challenge the answer key?
The challenge window closes on August 18, 2026. Submit challenges with evidence and Rs. 200 per question through the official portal.
Is there any fee for the re-exam?
No, candidates appearing for the re-examination will not be charged any additional fee. The re-exam is being conducted free of cost by NTA.
When will the final UGC NET result be declared?
The final result for all 87 subjects is expected after the re-examination process concludes in September 2026. Results for the 84 subjects may be released earlier, after finalization of answer keys.
Why were 3 subjects excluded from the answer key?
An audit by NTA identified factual, translation, and technical errors in the question papers for English, Commerce, and Sociology. These subjects will have a fresh re-examination instead of releasing answer keys for the flawed papers.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on the official NTA notification released on August 16, 2026. MeriShiksha does not guarantee results or selection. Verify all details from ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
✅ Fact Checked by MeriShiksha Editorial Team | 📅 Last Updated: 17 August 2026 | 📌 Source: NTA UGC NET Portal, nta.ac.in
