UGC NET 2026 Re-Exam: NTA Issues Travel Advisory Amid BRICS Summit Traffic Curbs
UGC NET 2026 Re-Exam: Candidates appearing for the English, Commerce and Sociology papers now have one more thing to keep in mind besides their exam preparation—reaching the centre on time. With the BRICS Summit bringing traffic restrictions and diversions across parts of Delhi, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has advised candidates to plan their journey in advance and leave early.
The re-examination is scheduled for September 9 and 10, 2026, and candidates should not wait until the last moment to start for the centre. Checking the admit card, confirming the reporting time and allowing extra travel time can help avoid unnecessary stress on exam day. Here’s what candidates need to know about the schedule and NTA’s latest travel advisory.
Candidates should carefully check the date and shift mentioned on their admit card before leaving for the examination.
Subject
Exam Date
Shift
Exam Time
English
September 9, 2026
Shift 1
9 AM to 12 PM
Commerce
September 9, 2026
Shift 2
3 PM to 6 PM
Sociology
September 10, 2026
Shift 1
9 AM to 12 PM
The re-examination is being conducted only for these three subjects. NTA’s official UGC NET website lists the re-examination admit card notice and the earlier notice regarding the re-conduct of the English, Commerce and Sociology papers.
Read the official NTA notification for the UGC NET 2026 re-examination of the English, Commerce and Sociology papers.
Candidates may be wondering why they have to appear for the UGC NET exam again. The re-examination was announced after NTA received complaints about errors in the English, Commerce and Sociology question papers. Following a review, a committee identified issues including factual, typographical, translation and grammatical errors, along with other concerns in the papers.
To ensure a fair examination process, NTA decided to conduct these three papers again. Candidates appearing in these subjects will therefore need to follow the revised exam schedule and instructions issued by the agency.
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NTA Travel Advisory for UGC NET Candidates
For candidates travelling to examination centres in Delhi, the most important instruction is to avoid leaving at the last minute.
NTA has advised candidates to:
Plan their route to the examination centre in advance.
Keep additional time for possible traffic congestion and diversions.
Check the latest traffic advisories before starting the journey.
Reach the examination centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
Follow the instructions and reporting time given on the re-examination admit card.
NTA has also clarified that the UGC NET examination centres are not located in areas expected to be directly affected by the major restrictions. However, candidates have still been advised to leave early because traffic movement may be affected elsewhere in the city.
At this stage, candidates should focus on two things: their examination details and their travel plan.
First, open the re-examination admit card and confirm the examination date, shift, centre address and reporting time. Do not rely on the timing of the June examination.
If the centre is in or around Delhi, check the traffic situation before starting the journey and keep a reasonable buffer for delays. Carry the documents and permitted items mentioned in the admit card instructions. Most importantly, candidates should not wait until the last hour to start travelling. A few extra minutes spent planning the route can prevent unnecessary stress on examination day.
Check the latest NTA update on the UGC NET 2026 re-exam admit card and examination instructions.
The UGC NET 2026 re-exam is almost here, and candidates should now make sure there are no last-minute surprises. Check the admit card once again for your exam centre, shift and reporting time, and if you are travelling to a centre in Delhi, plan your route with the expected traffic restrictions in mind.
Reaching the centre early can make a real difference on exam day. Instead of worrying about traffic or finding the centre at the last moment, keep some extra travel time, carry all the required documents and follow NTA’s instructions carefully. Once these things are sorted, candidates can enter the exam hall with a much calmer mind and focus on the paper.
The UGC NET 2026 re-exam for English and Commerce is scheduled for September 9, while the Sociology paper will be held on September 10, 2026. Candidates should check their admit cards for the exact shift and reporting time.
2. Why is the UGC NET 2026 re-exam being conducted?
NTA decided to re-conduct the English, Commerce and Sociology papers after complaints regarding various errors in the question papers. These included factual, typographical, translation and grammatical issues, along with other concerns identified during the review.
3. Why has NTA asked UGC NET candidates to travel early?
NTA has advised candidates to leave early because BRICS Summit-related security arrangements, traffic restrictions and diversions in Delhi may affect travel time. Candidates should check traffic updates and keep enough time to reach their examination centre without rushing.
4. What should candidates carry for the UGC NET 2026 re-exam?
Candidates should carry their UGC NET re-exam admit card and the other documents or items specifically permitted in the examination instructions. They should carefully read the admit card instructions and reach the centre before the prescribed reporting time.
