NTA ICAR 2026 Objection Window Closes Tomorrow

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.

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