Is UGC NET 2025 final answer key released for Dec session?

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.

When will the UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key be released?

The National Testing Agency released the UGC NET 2025 provisional Answer Key for the Dec session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in on January 14. Candidates could check by visiting the official website. The NTA will also release the UGC NET Dec session result 2025 based on the revised answer key.

Is the UGC NET certificate released for the December session 2025?

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.

Where will the UGC NET certificate be released?

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.

What are the details provided on the UGC NET Answer Key?

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

Is UGC NET exam conducted online?

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.

What is the UGC NET answer key challenge fee?

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.

What is the marking scheme of the UGC NET exam?

In the UGC NET exam, two marks are awarded for every correct answer. There 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

How to challenge the UGC NET answer key?

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

Can a candidate give UGC NET without a master's degree?

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.

Is the application form for the UGC NET 2025 December session released?

Yes. The UGC NET 2025 December session application form was released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It was released on October 7, 2025. Candidates could apply for the December session by visiting the official website. The last date to apply was November 7.

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

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

What is the mode of application for UGC NET exam?

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.

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

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

If I have taken UGC NET 2025 Paper 1, will I be qualified?

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

What are the UGC NET 2025 Dec application form correction dates?

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 were 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.

Which books are recommended for UGC NET Paper 2 Commerce and English?

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.

What were the UGC NET 2025 Application dates for Dec session?

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 was November 7. It was 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.

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

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.

Is UGC NET exam conducted online?

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.

What is the UGC NET City Intimation Slip or City Slip?

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.

UGC NET 2025 Answer Key Out: Check Dec Subject-wise Answer Key PDF Link

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Updated on Jan 19, 2026 10:17 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UGC NET 2025 Answer Key: The NTA closed the UGC NET 2025 Dec session Answer Key challenge window on January 17. It was released on January 14 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The exam was conducted for 85 subjects in an online mode. The dates for UGC NET exam were December 31, January 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, 2026. The answer key was released along with the question paper and recorded responses. The provisional answer key challenge fee was IVR 200 per question challenges and it was non-refundable. The last date for fee payment was January 17, 2026 (up to 11:50 PM). No challenge was entertained without the receipt of the processing fee. It was accepted via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking or UPI payment modes.
The authority will release the final answer key and UGC NET result after reviewing the challenges made the subject panel experts. Scroll down for more information related to the UGC NET Answer Key 2025.

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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
How 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

UGC NET Answer Key Release Date 2025

UGC NET Exam Dates 2025

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 Jan ' 26	UGC NET 2025 Dec Answer Key
14 Jan ' 26 - 17 Jan ' 26	UGC NET 2025 Dec Answer Key Challenge Window
21 Jul ' 25	UGC NET 2025 June Result
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