UGC-NET June 2026 Result, Cut-Off and Final Answer Key Released

The National Testing Agency has declared the UGC-NET June 2026 results for 84 subjects. Candidates can download their scorecards, final answer keys and subject/category-wise cut-off marks from the official portal.

Latest Update

Result declared: NTA published the UGC-NET June 2026 results, final answer keys and cut-off marks on 28 August 2026.
Results for English, Commerce and Sociology are not included. NTA will re-conduct these three examinations on 9 and 10 September 2026 and publish their results afterward.

Overview

Conducting AgencyNational Testing Agency
ExaminationUGC-NET June 2026
Result Declared For84 subjects
Total Subjects Scheduled87 subjects
Registered Candidates7,73,806
Appeared Candidates6,07,151
Examination Centres655 centres in 286 cities
Result ModeOnline scorecard

Important Dates

Online Application Started29 April 2026
Extended Application and Fee Last Date24 May 2026, up to 11:50 PM
Extended Correction Window26 to 28 May 2026
Examination Dates22, 23, 24, 25, 29 and 30 June; 5 July 2026
Provisional-Key Challenge16 to 18 August 2026
Result, Cut-Off and Final Key28 August 2026
English, Commerce and Sociology Re-Examination9 and 10 September 2026

Result Statistics

JRF and Assistant Professor4,241
Assistant Professor and PhD Admission45,904
PhD Admission Only97,434
Total Across Three Categories1,47,579

Vacancy Details

UGC-NET is a national eligibility examination and not a direct recruitment notification. Therefore, no vacancy count is associated with this result.

Salary and Fellowship

Qualifying UGC-NET does not automatically provide a salary, job or fellowship payment. JRF and employment benefits remain subject to the applicable UGC rules, appointment process, document verification and availability of positions.

Age Limit

Junior Research FellowshipNot more than 30 years as on 1 June 2026
Eligible JRF CategoriesUp to five years for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD, Third Gender and women candidates
LLM Degree HoldersThree years, subject to the official conditions
Assistant ProfessorNo upper age limit
PhD AdmissionNo upper age limit

Qualification

  • General, Unreserved and General-EWS candidates normally require at least 55% in a recognised Master’s degree or equivalent examination.
  • OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD/PwBD and Third Gender candidates normally require at least 50%.
  • Eligible four-year or eight-semester bachelor’s-degree candidates require at least 75%, with the prescribed relaxation for eligible categories.
  • Candidates qualifying through a four-year bachelor’s degree are eligible for JRF and PhD admission but not Assistant Professor appointment.
  • Result-awaited candidates must complete the qualifying degree within the period prescribed in the information bulletin.

Experience

Previous employment is not a general eligibility requirement. Relevant research experience may be considered only for JRF age relaxation under the conditions stated in the information bulletin.

Application Fee

No fee is required to check or download the result, cut-off or final answer key.

General/Unreserved₹1,150
General-EWS/OBC-NCL₹600
SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender₹325

Selection Process

  1. Computer-Based Test
  2. Review of provisional-answer-key challenges
  3. Evaluation using the final answer keys
  4. Normalization where a subject was conducted in multiple shifts
  5. Application of subject-wise and category-wise cut-offs
  6. Declaration of the qualifying category
  7. Eligibility and document verification by the concerned institution or appointing authority

Exam Pattern

Paper I50 questions – 100 marks
Paper II100 questions – 200 marks
Total150 questions – 300 marks
Examination ModeComputer-Based Test
Total Duration180 minutes without a break
Correct AnswerTwo marks
Negative MarkingNo negative marking

Documents Required

  • Downloaded UGC-NET June 2026 scorecard
  • Application confirmation page
  • Admit card
  • Valid photo identity proof
  • Master’s or eligible four-year bachelor’s-degree certificates and mark sheets
  • Date-of-birth proof
  • Category, EWS, PwD/PwBD or Third Gender certificate, where applicable
  • Research-experience certificate when claiming JRF age relaxation
  • Other documents requested by the university, institution or appointing authority

How to Check the Result

  1. Open the official UGC-NET website.
  2. Select the UGC-NET June 2026 Score Card link.
  3. Enter the application number and password.
  4. Complete the displayed security verification.
  5. Open the scorecard and check the personal details, marks and qualifying category.
  6. Download and retain the scorecard.
  7. Open the separate final-answer-key link for the relevant subject.
  8. Download the official subject/category-wise cut-off PDF.
  9. English, Commerce and Sociology candidates should wait until completion of the re-examination.

Important Links

Download UGC-NET Scorecard Scorecard Alternate Link Check Final Answer Key Download Official Result Press Release Download Subject and Category-Wise Cut-Off PDF Download Final Answer Key Notice Download English, Commerce and Sociology Re-Exam Notice Download UGC-NET Information Bulletin Official UGC-NET Website NTA Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the UGC-NET June 2026 result released?

NTA declared the result for 84 subjects on 28 August 2026.

How many candidates appeared?

A total of 6,07,151 candidates appeared from 7,73,806 registered candidates.

How many candidates qualified for JRF and Assistant Professor?

A total of 4,241 candidates qualified under the JRF and Assistant Professor category.

Have the final answer keys and cut-offs been released?

Yes. NTA has published the final answer keys and subject/category-wise cut-off marks.

Why can some candidates not access their scorecards?

English, Commerce and Sociology candidates will receive their scorecards only after the re-examinations scheduled for 9 and 10 September 2026.

Does qualifying guarantee employment?

No. Qualification establishes eligibility under the applicable category but does not guarantee employment, fellowship or admission.

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