the UGC NET December 2025 answer key will be released within short span of time after the exam is over which is ending on January 7 2026. We have given all the details regarding answer key releasing date, how to challenge, supportive document and score calculation method in this article.
The exam starts on December 31, 2025.
UGC NET Dec 2025 provisional answer key date
The provisional answer key will appear a few days after the exam concludes on January 7, 2026, likely in mid-January, alongside response sheets and question papers on ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can raise objections during a short window, after which the final key is issued, possibly by February 2026.
NTA UGC NET 2025 answer key download Process
The answer key will be out in PDF format. You will first download and match the answer key with OMR sheet you will need your credentials to challenge the answer key, application number and date of birth on the official NTA portal; no login details change post-exam. Results follow based on the final key
NTA releases the UGC NET answer key in stages after the exam concludes.
UGC NET 2025 December Provisional Key Release
The provisional answer key, along with question papers and recorded responses, appears on ugcnet.nta.ac.in a few days post-exam, typically within a week. Candidates log in using application number, date of birth, and security pin to view and download it.
UGC NET 2025 December Objection Process
An objection window opens shortly after, lasting 2-4 days (e.g., until 5 PM on the deadline),
Answer key Challenge fee- candidates challenge discrepancies for Rs 200 per question, supported by references. NTA’s expert panel reviews valid objections and updates the key accordingly.
UGC NET 2025 December Final Key and Results
The final answer key is published after objections close, used for result declaration, usually 25-40 days post-exam. No further challenges are allowed once final
NTA handles UGC NET answer key challenges through an online portal during a limited window after the provisional key release.
Challenge Steps
Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in and select “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key”. Log in with application number, date of birth, and security pin, then choose “View Answer Sheet” to select disputed questions by QID. Upload supporting documents (e.g., textbook pages or references) as a single PDF per challenge.
Fee and Submission
Pay a non-refundable Rs 200 fee per question via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI before final submission by the deadline (typically 5 PM IST, 2-3 days window). Review claims, pay, and save the confirmation receipt; incomplete submissions are rejected.
Candidates challenging the UGC NET provisional answer key must upload supporting documents as a single PDF file to justify their claim for each disputed question.
Acceptable Documents
Use authoritative sources like textbook pages, journal articles, or official references clearly showing the correct answer, with the relevant question text, options, and your proposed answer highlighted or marked. Include page numbers, book editions, publisher details, and author names for verification by NTA’s expert panel.
Preparation Tips
Create the document in Word or similar, insert screenshots of the question alongside evidence excerpts, explain briefly why NTA’s key is incorrect, then convert to PDF (max size typically 0.5-1 MB per challenge). Multiple references strengthen the case, but avoid irrelevant or low-quality sources like personal notes.
UGC NET 2025 December Step-by-Step Score Calculation
Download your response sheet and the answer key from ugcnet.nta.ac.in, then tally chosen options against official answers for all 150 questions (50 in Paper 1, 100 in Paper 2). Assign +2 marks for each match, 0 for unanswered or incorrect (no negative marking), and sum totals: Total Score = (Correct in Paper 1 × 2) + (Correct in Paper 2 × 2).
Example
If 40 correct in Paper 1 and 75 in Paper 2, score = (40 × 2) + (75 × 2) = 80 + 150 = 230 out of 300. Use tools like Excel or manual highlighting in PDFs for accuracy during matching
Post-Challenge
NTA’s expert panel verifies objections; valid ones revise the final key used for results, with refunds only for accepted challenges in some cases. No challenges allowed on the final key.
UGC NET 2025 FAQs
The answer is out within few days after the last exam date, it may release within a week
You will be able to check answer key online only on NTA website
Log in during the 2-4 day window, select questions, upload PDF evidence, pay Rs 200 per question; deadline typically 5 PM IST
Final key post-objections (late January/early February 2026), results 25-40 days after exam
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