NTA to Reconduct UGC-NET Exams for Three Subjects After Errors Found
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced it will reconduct the UGC-NET June 2026 exams for English, Sociology, and Commerce after an internal audit revealed factual, typographical, and translation errors, as well as repeated questions. The retest is scheduled for September 9-10, 2026. Political leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh, criticized the government, demanding accountability and compensation for affected students, whose admissions and fellowship opportunities face delays.
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UGC-NET Re-test Ordered for Three Subjects Due to Multiple Errors in Question Papers
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will re-conduct the UGC-NET examination for English, Sociology, and Commerce after receiving complaints of multiple errors in the question papers. The exams were held from June 22 to 30 across 87 subjects. A committee found factual, typographical, and translation errors, including misspelled names of prominent scholars, garbled book titles, grammatical mistakes, and repetition of previously administered questions. Candidates reported specific errors such as sociologist T. Parsons being misspelled as 'T Parsows' and George Ritzer as 'Putzer'. The re-test for English and Commerce will be held on September 9, and Sociology on September 10. Results for the remaining 84 subjects will be declared as scheduled, and JRF allocations and e-certificates will not be delayed.
NTA announces UGC-NET re-exam for English, Sociology, and Commerce due to errors
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-examination for three subjects of the UGC-NET: English, Sociology, and Commerce. This decision follows complaints from candidates who reported factual, typographical, and translation errors, as well as repeated questions in the original exam. The re-exam aims to address these issues and ensure fairness for test-takers. The announcement was made on August 17, 2026, and published by The Hindu.
Rahul Gandhi demands accountability over UGC-NET exam cancellation by NTA
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the UGC-NET June 2026 exams for Sociology, English, and Commerce were cancelled nearly two months after being held. The NTA cited faulty papers and repeated old questions as reasons for the cancellation, announcing retests in September 2026. Gandhi accused the NTA of making mistakes that penalize students, calling the system an 'extraction machine' that wastes students' time, money, and mental health. He demanded accountability from NTA leadership, stating that the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan was only a first step. The Congress has been targeting the NTA following previous exam irregularities, including the NEET paper leak.
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Congress Demands Answers from PM Modi Over NTA Retest for UGC-NET Papers
The Congress party, led by Jairam Ramesh, criticized the Indian government after the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced a retest for three UGC-NET June 2026 papers (English, Commerce, Sociology) due to factual, typographical, and translation errors. Ramesh questioned why students should suffer for NTA's mistakes, noting that errors took nearly two months to detect. He demanded accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking who will compensate students whose admissions may be delayed. The retest is scheduled for September 9-10, 2026, while results for 84 other subjects remain pending. Ramesh highlighted that the delay affects opportunities for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility, and PhD admissions.
NTA to Re-conduct UGC-NET for English, Sociology, Commerce Papers After Audit Finds Errors
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced it will re-conduct the UGC-NET examination for three subjects—English, Sociology, and Commerce—after an internal audit revealed factual and translation errors in the question papers. The decision affects candidates who appeared for these papers in the recent exam cycle. The audit identified inaccuracies in content and translation issues that could have impacted the fairness of the assessment. The NTA has not yet announced new dates for the re-exams but stated that affected candidates will be notified. This move aims to ensure the integrity and credibility of the national eligibility test for university teaching positions and research fellowships.
NTA to Reconduct UGC-NET Exam for English, Sociology and Commerce After Errors
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced it will reconduct the UGC-NET examination for three subjects—English, Sociology, and Commerce—following numerous complaints about errors in the question papers. A senior NTA official stated that the decision came after a committee was formed to review the complaints. The UGC-NET is normally conducted for 87 subjects, but only these three will be retaken. The re-examination aims to address the reported inaccuracies and ensure fairness for candidates. The announcement was made on August 16, 2026, and published by The Hindu.