UGC NET 2025 Answer Key: Subject-wise December Answer Key PDF Link

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )

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Shikha Goyal
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 20:44 IST

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UGC NET 2025 Answer Key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET 2025 Answer Key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the December session. Candidates will be able to check their answer key by visiting the official website or via direct link provided here once it is released. The UGC NET result and NTA UGC NET cut-off for the December session will also be released on the official website.

However, the UGC NET answer key is released in two phases- i) Provisional Answer Key and ii) Final Answer Key in the form of a PDF. The candidates can access the answer key through the candidates' login on the official website-ugcnet.nta.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.

 

Table of content
  • UGC NET Answer Key Release Date 2025
  • UGC NET Exam Dates 2025
  • How to Download UGC NET Answer Key 2025?
  • UGC NET Answer Key Challenge Fee
  • Steps to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2025
  • How to Calculate UGC NET Score based on Answer Key?
  • UGC NET/JRF Certificate for 2025
  • UGC NET Answer Key FAQs 2025
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UGC NET Answer Key Release Date 2025

The UGC NET 2025 December session Answer Key will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 

UGC NET 2025 Answer Key Challenge Dates 

The authority will release the UGC NET answer key challenge dates on the official website for the December session.

 

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Q:   When will the UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key be released?
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The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key for the Dec session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can check by visiting the official website. The NTA will also release the UGC NET Dec session result 2025 based on the revised answer key.

Q:   Is UGC NET 2025 final answer key released for Dec session?
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the final answer key of UGC NET 2025 Dec session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates who will appear for the exam will get the UGC NET final answer key download link online at the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in. To download the UGC NET 2025 final answer key, they need to visit the official website or a direct link is provided on our Shiksha page.

UGC NET Exam Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
21 Jul ' 25

UGC NET 2025 June Result

08 Jul ' 25

UGC NET 2025 June Provisional Answer Key Last date for fee payment

06 Jul ' 25 - 08 Jul ' 25

UGC NET 2025 June Provisional Answer Key Challenge Window

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How to Download UGC NET Answer Key 2025?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check and download the NTA NET 2025 provisional answer key for the December session:
  • Visit  at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  • Click on the answer key link available for the exam
  •  Click on any one of the login links:
Through the application number and password
Through application number and date of birth
  • Enter the following details:
Application number
Date of birth or password
Security pin as shown on the screen
  • Click on the Sign In button
  • Download it, response sheet, and question paper

Details Given on NTA NET Answer Key

The answer key contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. Some of the details that are present on the answer key are as follows:
  • Exam date
  • Exam shift
  • Exam subject name and code
  • Question ID
  • Correct option ID

How to Download Final Answer Key 2025?

Candidates can check the final answer key by methods given below:
  •  Visit at- ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • Click on the final answer key link
  • View, download, and print it out
The final answer key contains ‘%’ and ‘&’ as correct answers for a few questions. These symbols imply:
'%' means marks are awarded to all candidates who appeared
'&' means that the question is not considered for evaluation
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Q:   What are the details provided on the UGC NET Answer Key?
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It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:

  • Exam date
  • Exam shift
  • Exam subject name and code
  • Question ID
  • Correct option ID

 

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UGC NET Answer Key Challenge Fee

All candidates who are not satisfied with the answer(s) in the key can challenge it in the prescribed format on the official website of the exam. However, candidates have to pay non-refundable INR 200 per question in online mode via Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI. 

UGC NET Answer Key Challenge Fee Reduced

The provisional UGC NET answer key 2025 challenge fee will be INR 200 per challenge.

 

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Q:   What is the UGC NET answer key challenge fee?
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The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.

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Steps to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2025

The steps to challenge the UGC NET provisional answer key are given below:

  •  Visit the official website of UGC NET 2025
  •  Click on the link available for the answer key
  • Click on any one of the links: Through the application number and password or the application number and date of birth
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
  • Click on Sign In
  • Click on the Challenge Answer Key link
  • Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
  • Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
  • Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
  • Click on the ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ button
  • Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode
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Q:   How to challenge the UGC NET answer key?
A: 
  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  •  Click on the link available for the answer key
  • Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
  • Click on Sign In and submit the Challenge Answer Key link
  • Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
  • Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
  • Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
  • Click on the 'Save Your Claims & Pay Fee' button
  • Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode
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How to Calculate UGC NET Score based on Answer Key?

The UGC NET provisional answer key will be released along with the questions and marked responses. Once released, candidates are advised to check all answers in the key carefully to have the correct estimation of the UGC NET score. For the same, candidates should go through the UGC NET exam pattern thoroughly. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to calculate their scores correctly through the UGC NET answer key:

  • Tally the marked responses with the official correct answers
  • Add two marks for each correct answer in the exam
  • Add zero marks for each incorrect answer in the exam
  • Total the marks for all the correct answers in the exam
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Q:   Is the application form for the UGC NET 2025 December session released?
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Yes. The UGC NET 2025 December session application form is available on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It was released on October 7, 2025. Candidates can apply for the December session by visiting the official website. A direct link is also provided here. The last date to apply is November 7. 

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UGC NET/JRF Certificate for 2025

The candidates can download the e-certificate from the official website by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website- ecertificate.nta.ac.in 
  • Select the institution- UGC NET/JRF 
  • Enter the captcha  
  • The page will redirect to the login page for e-certificates 
  • Fill out the application number, date of birth, and session  
  • Click on Proceed 
  • UGC NET/JRF e-certificate will appear on the screen  
  • Download the UGC NET/JRF e-certificate and save it for later use
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Q:   Where will the UGC NET certificate be released?
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The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.

Q:   Is the UGC NET certificate released for the December session 2025?
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No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026. 

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UGC NET Answer Key FAQs 2025

Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2025 Answer Key FAQs.

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Q:   What are the UGC NET 2025 Dec application form correction dates?
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The UGC NET 2025 December session application form correction dates released along with the notification on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The application correction dates are November 10 to 12, 2025. Candidates who will made a mistake while filling out the application form will be able to make corrections from a particular period as mentioned in the UGC NET 2025 notification.

Q:   What are the UGC NET 2025 Application dates for Dec session?
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The NTA released the UGC NET 2025 Dec session application form along with the notification 2025 on October 7, 2025. The last date to apply is November 7. It is advised to the candidates to fill out the correct details with utmost care in the application form. Any request for change in the particulars after the closure of the correction period will not be considered by NTA under any circumstances. 

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Answered 3 days ago

No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026. 

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Ishita Kaur

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Answered 3 days ago

The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.

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Shikha Goyal

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Answered 3 days ago

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  •  Click on the link available for the answer key
  • Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
  • Click on Sign In and submit the Chal

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 days ago

The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.

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Gunjan Majumder

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 3 days ago

It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:

  • Exam date
  • Exam shift
  • Exam subjec

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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Candiates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET question papers:

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the answer key & question paper link.
  • Login using the required details.
  • Download the question paper PDF

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.

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Gunjan Majumder

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Analysis is crucial for a candidate in the NTA NET exam. It helps to strategize the preparation, understand the paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff, etc. 

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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

No. Candidate must possess a Master's degree with  a minimum of 55% grade score average from a UGC recognised university to apply for the NTA UGC NET exam. Also, if she or he is in the final year of their Master's programme or hold a four year bachelor's degree in specific subjects. 

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Nitesh Pruthi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

There is no upper age limit to apply for the Assistant Professor positions. But for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the maximum age limit is 30 years as of June 1 of the exam year. There is also an ahe relaxation provided to the candidates from reserved categories including OBC, SC and ST

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