UGC NET Exam Date 2026 Out for English, Commerce & Sociology, Check Official Notice

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the re-conduct of the UGC NET June 2026 examination for English, Commerce and Sociology. The decision has been taken after NTA received several complaints regarding multiple errors in the question papers of these three subjects. An expert committee constituted by NTA examined the complaints and recommended re-conducting the affected papers to ensure a fair, error-free examination.

NTA has now released the revised re-examination schedule. The English and Commerce papers will be conducted on September 9, 2026, while the Sociology paper will be held on September 10, 2026. Candidates appearing for the re-examination will not have to pay any additional examination fee.

UGC NET Re Exam Date 2026 Out

UGC NET 2026: Overview

UGC NET June 2026 Re-Exam: Key Points

• NTA will re-conduct the English, Commerce, and Sociology papers.
• No additional examination fee will be charged.
• Exam city, centre, and admit card details will be announced separately.
• Results for the other 84 subjects will not be delayed due to the re-examination.
• For Assistant Professor eligibility, the qualifying number will be based on 6% of candidates who appeared in the original test or retest, whichever is higher.

How to check the UGC NET Exam Dates 2026?

Candidates can follow the easy steps given below to download the UGC NET June 2026 Information Bulletin from the official NTA website. The process is simple and can be completed in just a few minutes with a stable internet connection.

• Visit the official NTA website at nta.ac.in or directly go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Look for the “UGC NET June 2026” notification or link on the homepage.
• Click on the “Information Bulletin” link for UGC NET June 2026.
• The Information Bulletin will open as a PDF document on your screen.
• Carefully review the important dates, exam schedule, and shift details in the bulletin.
• Click the download icon to save the Information Bulletin PDF on your device.
• Print the important dates and schedule section for quick reference during your preparation.
• Keep checking the official website regularly for any updates regarding shift timings and subject-wise exam dates.

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026

Understanding the UGC NET 2026 exam pattern is extremely important for candidates to plan their preparation strategy in the right direction. The exam is conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and consists of two papers —Paper I and Paper II—both held in a single 3-hour session without any break. The complete exam pattern is given in the table below.

How to Prepare for the UGC NET Exam 2026?

Preparing for UGC NET June 2026 requires a disciplined and well-planned approach that covers both Paper I and Paper II thoroughly. Here are some important tips to help candidates prepare effectively for the UGC NET June 2026.

• Download the official UGC NET syllabus from ugcnetonline.in and make a complete topic-wise study plan.
• Divide your daily study time between Paper I (teaching aptitude, reasoning, and comprehension) and Paper II (subject knowledge).
• Refer to standard textbooks and reference materials recommended for your chosen UGC NET subject.
• Practice previous years’ question papers from at least 5 to 10 years to understand the difficulty level and frequently asked topics.
• Take regular mock tests to improve time management and identify weak areas that need more attention.
• Focus on the marking scheme; each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking, so attempt all 150 questions.
• Revise important concepts, theories, and facts regularly to strengthen your memory retention.
• Stay updated on current affairs, education policies, and general knowledge for the Paper I general awareness section.