The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the UGC NET Result 2026 on 28 August 2026 on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The result covers 84 of the 87 subjects in which the UGC NET June 2026 examination was held between 22 and 30 June 2026. NTA released the final answer key on the same day as the result. Candidates can check their qualifying status and download the UGC NET scorecard using their application number and date of birth.
UGC NET Result 2026 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 22 June to 30 June 2026 |
| Result Declared On | 28 August 2026 |
| Subjects Covered in This Result | 84 out of 87 |
| Subjects Pending (Re-Exam) | English, Commerce, Sociology |
| Final Answer Key | Released on 28 August 2026 (for 84 subjects) |
| Official Websites | ugcnet.nta.nic.in, ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
| Login Credentials Required | Application Number and Date of Birth |
| Purpose of Result | Eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD admission |
UGC NET June 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UGC NET June 2026 Examination | 22 June to 30 June 2026 |
| Total Subjects in UGC NET June 2026 | 87 |
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 16 August 2026 |
| Answer Key Objection Window Closed | 18 August 2026 |
| Final Answer Key (84 Subjects) | 28 August 2026 |
| UGC NET Result 2026 (84 Subjects) | 28 August 2026 |
| English Re-Examination | 9 September 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) |
| Commerce Re-Examination | 9 September 2026 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) |
| Sociology Re-Examination | 10 September 2026 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) |
How to Check UGC NET Result 2026
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in or ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Go to the "Candidate Activity" section on the homepage.
- Click the link labelled "UGC NET June 2026: Click Here For Scorecard" or the equivalent active result link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details to view your result on screen.
- Check your qualifying status, category, and marks carefully.
- Download the scorecard and save a copy.
- Take a printout for future academic and recruitment use, since NTA does not issue physical marksheets.
Details Mentioned on the UGC NET Scorecard 2026
- Candidate name
- Application number
- Roll number
- Subject
- Category
- Paper-wise marks
- Total marks
- Qualifying status
- Applicable eligibility category
UGC NET Qualifying Marks / Cut Off 2026
Qualification depends on securing the minimum prescribed aggregate percentage across both UGC NET papers combined. Meeting this minimum does not by itself guarantee JRF or Assistant Professor eligibility subject-wise and category-wise cut-off marks and the prescribed 6% allocation rule for Assistant Professor also apply.
| Category | Minimum Aggregate Marks |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 40% |
| OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | 35% |
UGC NET June 2026 Result Statistics
| Particular | Number |
|---|---|
| Candidates Registered (84 Subjects) | 7,73,806 |
| Candidates Appeared (84 Subjects) | 6,07,151 |
| Qualified for JRF and Assistant Professor | 4,241 |
| Qualified for Assistant Professor and PhD Admission | 45,904 |
| Qualified for PhD Admission Only | 97,434 |
| Total Qualified Across All Categories | 1,47,579 |
Important Instructions for UGC NET Result 2026
- Rely only on the official NTA website and NTA's verified communication channels for updates.
- Keep your application number and date of birth ready before logging in.
- Download and preserve your scorecard carefully NTA does not issue physical marksheets.
- English, Commerce, and Sociology candidates should watch for a separate admit card and result schedule tied to the September re-examination.
- Cross-check all personal and academic details on the scorecard immediately after downloading it.
