The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 examination shortly. Candidates who appeared for the test can access their answer keys along with their recorded response sheets directly on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Along with the UGC NET provisional keys, the NTA is also scheduled to release answer keys for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 and ICAR AIEEA (PG) / AICE JRF/SRF (PhD) 2026 exams.
UGC NET June 2026: Key Highlights
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Exam Dates: June 22 to June 30, 2026
- Official Website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Login Credentials Required: Application Number and Date of Birth / Password
- Objection Fee: ₹200 per question challenged (Non-refundable)
How to Check and Download UGC NET 2026 Provisional Answer Key
Candidates can download their response sheets and keys by following these steps once the official portal link is activated:
- Go to the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link titled “UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key / Challenge Link”.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password), along with the displayed security captcha.
- View and download your response sheet alongside the provisional answer key PDF.
- Save a copy and take a printout for score calculation.
How to Challenge the UGC NET Answer Key 2026
If candidates find any discrepancy in the provisional key, they can submit challenges online within the specified time window:
- Log in to the candidate portal on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Select the “Challenge Answer Key” option.
- Choose the Question ID(s) you wish to object to and select the answer option you claim is correct.
- Upload supporting documentation as a single PDF file to substantiate your claim.
- Pay the processing fee of ₹200 per challenged question using a online payment gateway (Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI).
- Save the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Note: Subject experts will review all challenges submitted by candidates. If a challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly. The final result will be calculated based on the revised final answer key. No further re-evaluation or re-checking is permitted after the declaration of the final results.
Category-Wise Minimum Qualifying Marks
To be eligible for consideration in the merit list for JRF, Assistant Professorship, or PhD admissions, candidates must meet the minimum aggregate score across Paper 1 and Paper 2 combined:
Category Minimum Aggregate Qualifying Percentage General / General-EWS 40% aggregate marks across both papers Reserved Categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender) 35% aggregate marks across both papers What Details Are Mentioned in the Answer Key PDF?
- Subject Name and Subject Code
- Date of Exam and Shift
- Question ID
- Option IDs (for all four options)
- Correct Option ID / Response Code