UGC NET 2026 Answer Key: Check June Subject-wise Answer Key PDF Link

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2026 ( UGC NET )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Mar 8, 2026 21:52 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UGC NET Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the provisional answer key first for the UGC NET 2026 June session exam after few days of the commencement of the examination. It will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with the answer key, the authority will also release the question paper and recorded responses. The December session provisional answer key was released on January 14. The authority will also open a answer key challenge window for a limited time duration. Candidates in case of any discrepancy can raise objections. After analysing by the subject matter expert, final answer key and UGC NET result will be released. 

The UGC NET exam is expected to be conducted in the last week of June 2026. Scroll down for more information related to the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key.

 

Table of contents
  • UGC NET Answer Key Release Date 2026
  • UGC NET Schedule 2026
  • How to Download UGC NET Answer Key 2026?
  • How to Calculate UGC NET Score based on Answer Key?
  • How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2026?
  • UGC NET Answer Key Challenge Fee
  • UGC NET/JRF Certificate for 2026
  • UGC NET Answer Key FAQs 2026
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UGC NET Answer Key Release Date 2026

The answer key of UGC NET exam will be released after the few days of the conduction of an exam. The provisional answer key will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The authority will also open the UGC NET answer key challenge window on the official portal for the June session. The answer key challenge window dates will also be announced via official notice along with the last date for fee payment.

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Q:   When will the UGC NET 2026 Provisional Answer Key released?
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The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET 2026 provisional Answer Key for the June session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to check it by visiting the official website. The NTA will also release the UGC NET June session result 2026 based on the revised answer key. 

Q:   Is UGC NET 2026 final answer key released for June session?
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the final answer key of UGC NET 2026 June session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to check their final answer key download link online. 

UGC NET Schedule 2026

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
04 Feb ' 26

UGC NET Final Answer Key Dec 2025

04 Feb ' 26

UGC NET December Result 2025

14 Jan ' 26

UGC NET 2025 Dec Answer Key

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How to Download UGC NET Answer Key 2026?

Candidates can check the correct answers for all the questions across 85 subjects. Candidates can follow the methods as mentioned below to check and download the UGC NET 2026 provisional answer key for the June 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 and through application number and date of birth.
  • Enter the following details: Application number, Date of birth or password and Security pin as shown on the screen.
  • Click on the Sign in button
  • Download it, response sheet, and question paper

Details Given on UGC 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 UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026?

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

Q:   Is UGC NET exam conducted online?
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The UGC NET December session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

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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 methods 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:   What is the age limit for applying to the UGC NET exam?
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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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How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2026?

If candidates find any discrepancies, they can submit their objections by paying a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question. Aspirants are allowed to raise objections against the responses of the Provisional Answer Key only. Challenges submitted without the processing fee or via any mode other than online will not be considered. The methods to challenge the UGC NET provisional answer key are given below.

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  • Click on the link available for the answer key.
  • Enter login credentials.
  • Sign In with credentials.
  • 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?
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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

Q:   Can a candidate give UGC NET without a master's degree?
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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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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 marking scheme of the UGC NET exam?
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In the UGC NET exam, two marks are awarded for every correct answerThere is no negative marking in the exam. For every correct answer, two marks are awarded. Scroll down to know the marking scheme.

UGC NET Marking Parameters

Marks Allotted 

Correct answer

+2

Incorrect answer

0

Un-attempted question

0

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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UGC NET/JRF Certificate for 2026

The authority will release the UGC NET certificate and JRF award Letter after the declaration of the UGC NET result. After every session, the Commission releases the UGC NET certificate for the qualified candidates to download it and use it for further admission process for Assistant Professor and JRF. Check below the methods to download the UGC NET certificate:

  • Go to the ecertificate.nta.ac.in 
  • Select 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 and save it 
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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 was conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026. 

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.

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UGC NET Answer Key FAQs 2026

Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key FAQs.

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Q:   Which books are recommended for UGC NET Paper 2 Commerce and English?
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Candidates can check below the important books that can be used for the preparation for UGC NET paper 2 Commerce and English.

Commerce: Some of the books are Trueman's UGC NET Commerce, CB Gupta's Business Organisation, etc.

English: Some of the books are Arihant UGC NET English Literature, History of English Literature by Edward Albert, etc.

Q:   What are the UGC NET 2026 Application dates for June session?
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The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session application form along with the notification 2026. It is expected to be released in April 2026. It is also 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. 

Q:   If I have taken UGC NET 2026 Paper 1, will I be qualified?
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No. Candidates are required to appear in both UGC NET Paper 1 and Paper 2 to qualify for the exam. Candidates need to pass both exams separately to be considered for the position. Qualifying marks category-wise are mentioned below:

For General or Unreserved category: 40% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together

For PWD/SC/ST/OBC Non-creamy layer and Transgenders: 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together.

Q:   What is the mode of application for UGC NET exam?
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Candidates can submit their UGC NET application form in an online. No other method is there to fill the form. Without it, candidates will not be able to sit in the examination.

Q:   What is the age limit for applying to the UGC NET exam?
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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

Q:   What are the UGC NET 2026 June session application form correction dates?
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The UGC NET 2026 June session application form correction dates will be released along with the notification on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 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 2026 notification.

Q:   Why is it important to solve the mock test for the NTA UGC NET exam?
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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.

Q:   Is UGC NET exam conducted online?
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The UGC NET December session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

Q:   What is the UGC NET City Intimation Slip or City Slip?
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The UGC NET City Intimation Slip or City Slip is a document released by the NTA to inform candidates about the city where the exam center is located. Basically, it is not the admit card but provides advance information to help candidates make travel arrangements in advance.

Q:   What is the UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff for all subjects and categories?
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The UGC NET 2026 expected cutoff may fall within the range of 216 to 160 for all subjects and categories. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2026 June session cutoff marks after the declaration of the result. Candidates who will meet or exceed the cutoff marks will qualify for further recruitment process.

Q:   Where can I check the UGC NET 2026 result?
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The authority will release the UGC NET 2026 result at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to download their scorecard by using their login credentials. It contains the marks of both papers, post applied for, candidates' perssonal details, etc.

Q:   How do I check UGC NET cutoff 2026 for History subject?
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Open the official website of NTA, find the "UGC NET Cut Off" link, now select History and choose the session of that particular year. The UGC NET cut-off marks will be displayed to download. 

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