Campus Times | Lucknow

The UGC NET June 2026 examination has come under fresh scrutiny after allegations surfaced that a significant number of questions in the English subject paper were directly repeated from an exam conducted two years ago. The claims have triggered concerns over the National Testing Agency (NTA) paper setting process and quality assurance mechanisms.

The UGC NET June 2026 examination was conducted between June 22 and June 30 in two shifts across the country. Candidates appeared for the test in the morning session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the afternoon session from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

According to reports, 67 out of the 150 questions in the English paper allegedly matched questions from the 2024 UGC NET examination. The repeated questions were reportedly found in Paper II, the subject specific section of the exam. Not only were the questions said to be identical, but the sequence of answer options also reportedly remained unchanged.

The development has sparked criticism from several education experts, who argue that preventing the repetition of previously used questions is a fundamental responsibility of the testing agency. They believe the alleged duplication points to shortcomings in the paper preparation and review process.

Former Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Delhi, Professor Anita Rampal, reportedly questioned the agencys academic oversight and quality control systems. She said it was difficult to justify such a large number of identical questions appearing from a relatively recent examination and described the issue as a serious lapse in the paper setting process.

UGC NET consists of two papers. Paper I, common to all candidates, includes 50 questions designed to assess teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, and general awareness. Paper II contains 100 subject specific questions, testing candidates expertise in their chosen discipline.

The controversy comes at a time when the NTA has already been facing increased public scrutiny over the conduct of competitive examinations. If the allegations are verified, they are likely to intensify demands for stronger academic oversight, improved question bank management, and greater transparency in the examination process.

As of now, the National Testing Agency has not issued an official response regarding the claims of question repetition in the UGC NET June 2026 English paper.