NEW DELHI, AUGUST 17: The National Testing Agency has ordered a re-examination for UGC-NET candidates in English, Commerce, and Sociology without levying any additional fee, following multiple error complaints across the three question papers. Scheduled for September 9 and 10, the fresh tests were recommended by a specialized committee set up to examine paper setting and translation lapses. The testing body confirmed that the total count of qualifying candidates and subject-wise allocations will remain entirely protected during this exercise.
“The decision to conduct fresh examinations was taken based on recommendations of an expert committee to ensure a fair and error-free process,” stated an NTA representative while explaining the corrective measure. “We are utilizing this experience to strengthen internal protocols in paper setting, moderation, translation, and composition, ensuring errors are prevented at the source and responsibility is fixed.”
The English and Commerce re-tests are slated for September 9, while Sociology candidates will sit for their paper on September 10. The agency outlined that internal mechanisms are undergoing a comprehensive review to reinforce institutional accountability and safeguard candidate interests.
Concurrently, the National Students’ Union of India organized a demonstration in Delhi on Monday against the testing agency, resulting in clashes between security personnel and demonstrators. Protesters questioned the delay in cancelling the examinations—held originally between June 22 and 30—and demanded strict leadership accountability.
“The mistake belongs to the agency, yet candidates are forced to pay the price after investing months of effort and preparation,” stated an NSUI representative during the Delhi demonstration. “Leadership accountability must be established, and clarity provided on whether paper integrity was compromised prior to the original test dates.”
Responding to the opposition, the testing agency reiterated that the decision was taken purely in the overall interest of candidates to maintain the standards of national level examinations.
