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NTA declares UGC-NET June 2026 results for 1.96 lakh registered candidates across three subjects; 35,588 candidates qualify across JRF, Assistant Professor and PhD-only categories
New Delhi. : The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the results of the UGC-NET June 2026 Examination for English, Commerce and Sociology. The result has been announced on September 17, 2026, following the completion of the examination, answer-key challenge process and expert verification.
The examination for these three subjects was conducted on September 9 and 10, 2026 at 454 examination centres across 272 cities throughout the country.
Candidates who appeared for the examination can access their scorecards through the UGC-NET website.
UGC NET June 2026 Result: Key Highlights
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Examination: UGC-NET June 2026
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Subjects covered in this result: English, Commerce and Sociology
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Exam dates: September 9 and 10, 2026
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Registered candidates: 1,96,491
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Candidates appeared: 1,20,355
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Examination centres: 454
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Cities: 272
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Result declaration date: September 17, 2026
UGC NET June 2026 Candidate Statistics
A total of 1,96,491 candidates registered for the three subjects.
The gender-wise registration figures were:
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Female: 1,29,552 candidates — 65.93%
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Male: 66,931 candidates — 34.06%
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Third gender: 8 candidates — 0.01%
Of the registered candidates, 1,20,355 candidates appeared for the examination.
UGC NET June 2026 Qualification Statistics
The NTA has released the qualification figures for the three subjects combined.
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Candidates qualified for JRF: 824
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Candidates qualified for Assistant Professor: 11,610
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Candidates qualified for PhD only: 23,154
Therefore, a total of 35,588 candidates fall within the three reported qualification categories for these subjects.
UGC NET Examination Conducted in September
Following an earlier public notice issued by NTA on August 16, 2026, the UGC-NET June 2026 examination for English, Commerce and Sociology was conducted on September 9 and 10.
The examination was held across 454 centres in 272 cities throughout the country.
Answer Key Challenge Process Completed
Before declaration of the result, NTA hosted the question papers, provisional answer keys and recorded responses of candidates for the three subjects on its website.
The materials were available for challenges from September 10 to September 13, 2026.
Challenges submitted by candidates were subsequently examined and verified by subject experts. The results were then processed using the answer keys finalised by the experts.
UGC NET June 2026 Scorecard
Candidates can access their UGC-NET June 2026 results through the official UGC-NET website.
After logging in, candidates can:
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View their result
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Download their scorecard
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Print the scorecard for future reference
Candidates should keep their login details available while accessing the result.
Verification of Eligibility Documents
NTA has clarified that the eligibility criteria, self-declaration and other documents of candidates who are eligible will be verified by the concerned authorities according to the applicable norms specified in the UGC-NET June 2026 Information Bulletin.
The declaration of the result therefore does not replace the prescribed verification process.
What Candidates Should Check After Result Declaration
Candidates who have appeared in English, Commerce or Sociology should:
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Access the UGC-NET result portal.
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Log in using the required credentials.
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Download the UGC-NET June 2026 scorecard.
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Check the details mentioned on the scorecard.
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Keep a printed or digital copy for future reference.
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Candidates falling in the eligible categories should follow the applicable document-verification process as required by the concerned authorities.
UGC NET June 2026 Result at a Glance
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Registered: 1,96,491
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Appeared: 1,20,355
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JRF qualified: 824
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Assistant Professor qualified: 11,610
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PhD-only qualified: 23,154
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Subjects: English, Commerce and Sociology
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Exam dates: September 9 and 10, 2026
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Exam centres: 454
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Cities: 272
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Result date: September 17, 2026
Important Note for Candidates
NTA has stated that the eligibility criteria, self-declaration and various documents submitted by eligible candidates will be verified by the concerned authorities in accordance with the prescribed norms.
Candidates should therefore retain their relevant academic and supporting documents and follow further instructions issued by the concerned authorities.
The NTA has declared the UGC-NET June 2026 results for English, Commerce and Sociology following the completion of the answer-key challenge and expert verification process. Out of 1,20,355 candidates who appeared, 824 qualified for JRF, 11,610 for Assistant Professor and 23,154 for PhD-only eligibility.
Candidates can now log in to the UGC-NET portal to view, download and print their scorecards.
1. When was the UGC NET June 2026 result declared?
The UGC-NET June 2026 result for English, Commerce and Sociology was declared by NTA on September 17, 2026.
2. Which subjects are covered in this UGC NET result?
The result announced in this notice covers English, Commerce and Sociology.
3. How many candidates registered for the three UGC NET subjects?
A total of 1,96,491 candidates registered for English, Commerce and Sociology.
4. How many candidates appeared for the UGC NET June 2026 exam in these subjects?
A total of 1,20,355 candidates appeared for the examination in the three subjects.
5. How many candidates qualified for JRF?
According to the NTA result statistics, 824 candidates qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
6. How many candidates qualified for Assistant Professor?
A total of 11,610 candidates qualified for Assistant Professor eligibility.
7. How many candidates qualified for PhD only?
A total of 23,154 candidates qualified for PhD-only eligibility.
8. When was the UGC NET June 2026 exam held for these subjects?
The examination for English, Commerce and Sociology was conducted on September 9 and 10, 2026.
9. Where can candidates download the UGC NET June 2026 scorecard?
Candidates can log in to the UGC-NET website to view, download and print their scorecard.
10. What happened to challenges against the provisional answer key?
NTA hosted the question papers, provisional answer keys and recorded responses from September 10 to September 13, 2026. The challenges received were verified by experts, and the results were processed using the answer keys finalised by the experts.
11. Will candidate eligibility be verified after the result?
Yes. NTA has stated that the eligibility criteria, self-declaration and relevant documents of eligible candidates will be verified by the concerned authorities according to the applicable norms.
12. How many examination centres were used for the three subjects?
The UGC-NET June 2026 examination for English, Commerce and Sociology was conducted at 454 examination centres across 272 cities.
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