UGC-NET 2026: NTA Orders Re-Test For Three Subjects, Clarifies Answer Key Challenge Fee And Benefits For All Candidates
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a clarification on concerns raised by UGC-NET 2026 candidates regarding the answer key challenge process, saying the system is designed to be fair to all students and not just those who raise objections. In a post on X on Thursday, the NTA said that if a challenge raised by a candidate is accepted by the subject expert, the revised answer key…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has ordered a re-test for the upcoming UGC-NET 2026 examination in three subjects - English, Commerce and Sociology - following complaints about multiple errors in the question papers. The agency clarified that if a candidate's challenge to the answer key is accepted by subject experts, the revised key will apply to all examinees who took the test.
The NTA also explained that the Rs 200 fee for challenging an answer key will be refunded if the challenge is found valid, as it serves to deter frivolous challenges while encouraging genuine ones. The decision comes amid criticism of the agency's handling of competitive exams and protests from student groups. The re-test will be held at no additional cost, and the number of qualifying candidates and subject-wise allocations will remain unchanged.
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