The Delhi High Court has requested responses from both the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding a petition that questions the decision to re-conduct the UGC-NET June 2026 English examination. This notice was issued by Justice Jasmeet Singh in relation to a plea submitted by Parul Sheoran, an aspirant who appeared for the English paper.

The petition contests the NTA’s notice dated August 16, which mandated a fresh examination, labelling the decision as arbitrary. Additionally, the court has instructed the concerned authorities to consider the possibility of refunding the examination fees related to the original test.

The next hearing for this matter is scheduled for October 6, when the court will further evaluate the outcomes of the case. Sheoran has requested that the court annul the August 16 notice, while also seeking the declaration or processing of results from the previously held English examination.

Concerns About the Re-Test Decision

Sheoran’s petition argues that the decision to conduct a second examination was made without adequate justification and did not adhere to the specified procedures outlined in the UGC-NET June 2026 Information Bulletin. Furthermore, she has requested that should the fresh examination be upheld, candidates engaging in the re-test should not be obligated to pay the examination fee again.

The NTA had initially organised the UGC-NET June 2026 from June 22 to 30, covering 87 subjects meant for the Junior Research Fellowship, assistant professor eligibility, and admission to PhD programmes. Complaints were raised concerning multiple errors present in the English, Commerce, and Sociology question papers, prompting the formation of a committee to investigate the claims.

The committee’s findings revealed several errors, which included factual inaccuracies, typographical mistakes, translation errors, incorrect individual names, erroneous book titles, grammatical issues, punctuation errors, and repeated questions. Such issues raised concerns about the integrity of the examination process.

Next Steps and Implications for Candidates

The English and Commerce papers are now set to be re-conducted on September 9, while the Sociology paper is scheduled for September 10. The upcoming court hearing on October 6 is anticipated to be pivotal for candidates who participated in the original examination.

During this hearing, the court will further address the responses sought from the Centre and NTA while considering the issue of refunds for candidates affected by these developments. The outcome will likely influence the future course of action concerning the examination and its implications for all candidates who applied for it.

The situation remains fluid, as candidates express their concerns over the decision to re-examine, reportedly fearing that their previous efforts may go unrewarded. As the timeline for the re-tests unfolds, stakeholders await outcomes that will determine the next steps for all involved.

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