The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) June 2026 session. The announcement was made late Friday night, bringing an end to the wait for lakhs of candidates who appeared for this prestigious national-level examination. According to the official statement released by the agency, the results have been declared for 84 different subjects, covering a wide range of academic disciplines. Candidates who participated in these examinations can now access their scorecards through the official portal.
Statistical Breakdown of UGC NET Results
The NTA provided a comprehensive statistical overview of the candidate performance in this session. 07 lakh candidates appeared for the examination across the 84 subjects. The results show a significant achievement for many aspirants, with more than 97,000 candidates successfully qualifying for admission to PhD programs. Also, the data highlights that over 4,000 candidates have achieved the distinction of qualifying for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), marking a major milestone in their academic careers.
Cancellation and Rescheduling of Specific Subjects
While the results for the majority of subjects have been released, the NTA has taken a critical decision regarding three specific subjects: English, Commerce, and Sociology. The examinations for these subjects, which were originally conducted in June, have been cancelled. This decision followed a thorough review by an expert committee which identified several discrepancies in the question papers. The committee found factual errors, typing mistakes, translation issues, and language-related inaccuracies that could have impacted the fairness of the test. Consequently, the NTA has ordered a re-examination for these three subjects to ensure the integrity of the selection process.
Re-examination Schedule and Important Instructions
The National Testing Agency has scheduled the re-examination for English, Commerce, and Sociology for the second week of September. Specifically, the exams will be conducted on September 9 and September 10, 2026. The NTA has issued a specific warning for candidates of these three subjects. If these candidates attempt to log in to check their results or scorecards for the June session, they may encounter an "Invalid Application Number/Password" message. The agency clarified that the scorecards and results for these specific candidates will only be made available after the successful completion of the re-examinations in September.
How to Access the Scorecard
For the candidates of the other 81 subjects whose results have been declared, the NTA has made the scorecards available on the official website. in to view, download, and print their results. The NTA also utilized its official social media handle on X (formerly Twitter) to communicate this update. In a post dated August 28, 2026, the agency stated, "National Testing Agency has declared the results of UGC-NET June 2026 for 84 subjects today, 28 August 2026.