NTA ICAR 2026 Objection Window Closes Tomorrow
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• Updated on 17 Aug, 2026, 5:56 PM, by Nishad Anjum
The NTA ICAR 2026 objection window for the provisional answer keys of AIEEA (PG) and AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) will close tomorrow, August 18, at 11:59 PM. No extensions will be allowed.
Candidates who want to challenge an answer must submit their objections through the NTA ICAR portal before the deadline. The objection fee is ₹200 per question, and the fee is non-refundable.
NTA ICAR 2026 Objection Window: Key Details
Candidates should complete the challenge process before the deadline. The portal will close at 11:59 PM on August 18.
How to Challenge NTA ICAR Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can follow these steps to submit an objection:
Candidates should ensure that the supporting material clearly backs their objection. They should also check the selected question and option before making the payment.
NTA ICAR 2026 Objection Fee
Candidates have to pay ₹200 for every question they challenge. The fee is non-refundable.
The payment can be made through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.
An objection will be considered submitted only after the required fee has been paid successfully.
NTA ICAR 2026 Exam Details
The ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 examinations were conducted on July 4, 2026, across India.
The exam was held in CBT mode at 162 centres. A total of 42,110 candidates appeared for the examination.
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes?
After the objection window closes, subject experts will examine the challenges submitted by candidates.
If an objection is found valid, NTA will revise the answer key. The correction will be applied uniformly to all candidates.
The final answer key and results are expected in the last week of August 2026. Candidates will not receive separate notifications about whether their individual objections have been accepted or rejected.
NTA ICAR 2026 FAQs
When will the NTA ICAR 2026 objection window close?
: The NTA ICAR 2026 objection window will close on August 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST. No extension will be provided after the deadline.
What is the NTA ICAR answer key objection fee?
: Candidates must pay ₹200 for each question challenged. The objection fee is non-refundable and can be paid through multiple online methods.
When was the ICAR 2026 exam conducted?
: The ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) 2026 examinations were conducted nationwide on July 4, 2026, in computer-based test mode.
When will the NTA ICAR 2026 result be announced?
: The final answer key and ICAR 2026 results are expected to be announced together during the last week of August 2026.
Will candidates receive individual objection decisions?
: No, candidates will not receive separate notifications about the acceptance or rejection of their individual objections after the answer key challenge process.
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