UGC NET Answer Key December 2025 Expected Soon; Objection Window to Follow as the National Testing Agency is likely to release the provisional answer key for the December cycle examination. Candidates who appeared for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test are awaiting the release to review their responses and estimate scores. The UGC NET December 2025 examination was conducted for 85 subjects across multiple shifts nationwide, and the answer key will be released along with the recorded response sheets.
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Dates and Overview
The National Testing Agency conducted the UGC NET December 2025 examination from 31 December 2025 to 07 January 2026. The examination serves as a qualifying test for Assistant Professor eligibility and Junior Research Fellowship. Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to access the provisional answer key and response sheet through the official candidate login once released.
UGC NET Answer Key December 2025 Release Status
The National Testing Agency has not announced an official release date for the provisional answer key. However, based on previous examination cycles, the answer key is expected to be released in January 2026, shortly after the completion of the examination process. Once released, candidates will be able to download the provisional answer key in PDF format and cross-check their marked responses with the official answers.
UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Highlights
The key highlights related to the UGC NET December 2025 answer key are provided below for reference.
How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key December 2025
After the release of the provisional answer key, the National Testing Agency will open the objection window for a limited period. Candidates will be allowed to challenge any answer they find incorrect by submitting supporting evidence. The objection process will be conducted online, and candidates will be required to log in using their application number and password. Each objection must be supported with valid academic justification as per the guidelines issued by the agency. Only objections submitted within the prescribed deadline will be considered for review.
What Happens After the UGC NET Answer Key Review?
After reviewing all objections, the National Testing Agency will release the final answer key. The UGC NET December 2025 result will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key. Once declared, the result will determine candidates’ eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and Junior Research Fellowship, as applicable.

