Is the wait for the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key over? Find out how to check your score and the objection fees for each question..

UGC NET Answer Key 2026: Candidates are eagerly awaiting the provisional answer key for the UGC NET exam held in June. Candidates anticipate that the National Testing Agency (NTA) might release the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key on its official website tomorrow. Although the NTA has not officially confirmed the date and time, it is expected that the recorded response sheets and question papers will also be released alongside the answer key.

How to view the UGC NET Answer Key 2026?
Visit the official UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Click on the UGC NET June 2026 answer key link.
Log in using your application number and date of birth/password.
The provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper will appear on the screen.
Download the answer key and compare your answers.
Take a printout for future reference.

How to raise objections against the UGC NET provisional answer key
Log in to the official portal using your credentials.
Select the question you wish to challenge.
Upload supporting documents if required.
Pay the prescribed non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per challenged question via online payment.
Submit the challenge and download the confirmation page for future reference.

What is the marking scheme?
2 marks are awarded for every correct answer.
There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
No marks are awarded for unanswered or unattempted questions.
If a question has more than one correct option, candidates who select any of the correct options will receive full marks. If a question is dropped, marks will be awarded for attempting it. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official UGC NET portal for updates regarding the release of the answer key and the objection window.

When was the exam held?
The UGC NET June 2026 examination was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode on June 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, and 30, and July 5, 2026. Once the answer key is released, candidates will be able to cross-check their responses and also submit objections against the provisional answer key within the stipulated timeframe. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to view the answer key and submit objections.

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