Last Updated:August 26, 2026, 14:26 IST

Candidates must note that the answer keys and results have been withheld for three UGC NET subjects as NTA decided to reconduct the examinations in September 2026.

Candidates who appeared for UGC NET will be able to check their results and final answer keys through ugcnet.nta.nic.in. (Representative/Getty Images)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the UGC NET 2026 result and final answer key will be released this week along with CSIR-NET, ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026. “The Final answer keys and results for UGC-NET (84 Subjects), CSIR-NET and ⁠ICAR AIEEA (PG) & AICE (PhD) 2026 will be published on NTA’s website, this week,” states the official notice.

Candidates who appeared for the UGC NET examination will be able to check their results and final answer keys through the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, once out. Candidates will need their application number and date of birth to access their UGC NET scorecard. After submitting these details, the scorecard will appear on the screen. It will contain subject-wise marks and percentile scores. The final answer keys and results will be released for 84 subjects of the UGC NET examination.

Candidates must note that the answer keys and results have been withheld for three UGC NET subjects as NTA decided to reconduct the examinations after receiving several complaints regarding multiple errors in the question papers. The examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology will be conducted in September 2026.

How To Check UGC NET Result 2026?

Once the UGC NET result is declared, candidates can download their scorecards by following these steps:

– Visit the official NTA UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

– Click on the ‘UGC NET June 2026 Result / Scorecard’ link on the homepage.

– A new page will open. Enter the application number and password or date of birth.

– Enter the captcha or Security Pin displayed on the screen and click on ‘Submit’.

– The UGC NET result will appear on the screen.

– Download the scorecard and take a printout for future reference.

– Check cutoff and e-certificate along with result

Along with the UGC NET results, NTA will also release subject-wise cutoffs for different categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS.

Candidates who qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor eligibility will be issued a digital e-certificate by NTA. The certificate can be used as proof of eligibility while applying for teaching and research positions in colleges and universities.

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When will the re-examination for withheld subjects occur?

The re-examination for the withheld subjects of English and Commerce will take place on September 9, 2026, while the Sociology re-examination is scheduled for September 10, 2026.

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