The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET 2025 provisional answer key, along with the question papers and candidates’ recorded responses. The exam was conducted from June 25 to June 29, 2025, across 85 subjects at designated centres. Candidates can download the answer key from the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
UGC NET 2025 Answer Key Challenge Window
Candidates who find discrepancies in the answer key can challenge it by July 8, 2025. Each challenge must be submitted with a fee of ₹200 per question, which is non-refundable. The NTA has stated that all objections will be examined by a panel of subject experts. If a challenge is accepted, the relevant answer will be corrected and updated for all candidates. The final answer key will be released after the review and will form the basis for preparing the UGC NET 2025 results. Candidates will not receive individual notifications regarding the acceptance or rejection of their objections.
Steps to Download UGC NET 2025 Answer Key
To access the UGC NET answer key, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Click on the link “UGC NET 2025 Answer Key” available on the homepage.
- Enter the application number, date of birth, and Captcha code.
- View the provisional answer key along with recorded responses.
- Submit objections, if any, by paying the ₹200 per question fee.
- Download and print the answer key for reference.
Key Highlights of UGC NET 2025 Answer Key
- Exam dates: June 25 to June 29, 2025.
- Subjects covered: 85 subjects across India.
- Answer key release date: July 7, 2025.
- Objection deadline: July 8, 2025.
- Objection fee: ₹200 per question.
- Result date: Expected soon after the objection process.
