UGC-NET June 2026 exam to be conducted again in September: Centre to Delhi High Court
The Centre informed the Delhi High Court that the UGC-NET June 2026 exam will be re-conducted in September for three subjects due to errors in the questionnaires. This follows a legal challenge by a candidate regarding potential paper leaks and technical errors.
Why it matters
The decision impacts thousands of students seeking academic and research fellowships, highlighting systemic issues in national testing administration.
The Centre on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) informed the Delhi High Court that a retest is being conducted for three subjects, including Sociology, of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination following complaints of some errors in the questionnaires.
Taking note of the submission of Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, Justice Jasmeet Singh disposed of a plea filed by a candidate, who appeared for the Sociology paper on June 30, seeking a stay on the declaration of results pending an independent probe and re-conduct of the exam following allegations of paper leak.
While the English and Commerce papers will be held on September 9, the Sociology paper will be held on September 10 , the Solicitor General told the High Court.
He said nothing survived in the petition as the authorities have decided to re-conduct the test.
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