UGC NET Answer Key 2026: When and where will the UGC NET provisional answer key be released? Check for complete updates..
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 exam this week. The answer key (UGC NET Answer Key 2026 DEC) will be available online on the NTA's official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, where candidates can download it by entering their login credentials. This will allow them to compare their answers and estimate their results.
Objections can be raised with a fee of Rs. 200
If a candidate is not satisfied with any of the answers provided in the provisional answer key, they can raise objections within the specified dates. A fee of Rs. 200 per question will be charged for filing an objection.
Steps to download the provisional answer key:
Step 1: As soon as the UGC NET Answer Key 2025 is released, visit the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Step 2: On the website's homepage, click on the link related to the answer key in the LATEST NEWS section.
Step 3: Enter your application number, date of birth, and the provided security pin.
Step 4: The answer key will then open, from where you can download it and compare your answers.
When was the exam held?
The NTA conducted the UGC NET exam for a total of 85 subjects. The exam was held on January 3, 5, 6, and 7, 2026, in two shifts.
Meeting the prescribed cutoff is necessary for success.
After the objections to the answer key are resolved, the final answer key will be prepared, and the results will be declared based on it. To pass this exam, candidates must obtain the prescribed cutoff marks according to their category. The cutoff is different for Assistant Professor eligibility and for qualifying for JRF. For more information, candidates can visit the official website.
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