The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2025 provisional answer key shortly on the official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the exam between 31 December 2025 and 7 January 2026 are awaiting the answer key to check correct answers and estimate scores before the final result announcement. The UGC NET December 2025 session was conducted over several days with participation from over 7 lakh candidates, and the provisional answer key typically follows within a few weeks of the exam’s conclusion. The answer key release will also include recorded responses and question papers for candidates to review.
When is the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Is Likely to Be Released?
Based on recent education news and NTA’s past timelines, the provisional answer key for the December 2025 session is expected to be published on the official ugcnet.nta.nic.in portal soon, giving candidates access to their question papers and responses. Students should regularly check the official site for updates and the exact link to download the provisional key once it goes live.
How to Download the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key?
Once the answer key is published on ugcnet.nta.nic.in, candidates can follow the steps below to download it:
- Visit the official UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key / Provisional Key link on the homepage.
- Login using your application number, date of birth/password, and captcha code.
- View and download your answer key, question paper, and recorded responses.
- Save the PDFs on your device and print copies if needed.
Downloading the answer key helps candidates estimate their probable scores by comparing their responses with the provisional correct answers once available.
How to Raise Objections on the Provisional Answer Key?
After the provisional answer key is released, NTA typically opens an objection window for a limited period, during which candidates can challenge any incorrect answers:
- Select the question ID(s) you believe are incorrect.
- Upload supporting documents or academic references justifying your challenge.
- Pay the objection fee of INR 200 per question (non-refundable).
- Submit the objection within the given timeframe before the window closes.
The NTA will review all submitted challenges with subject experts and revise the answer key if necessary. The final answer key and results will be based on the revised key after objections are considered.
Why the Answer Key Matters for UGC NET Aspirants?
The provisional answer key is a critical post-exam tool that allows UGC NET aspirants to:
- Verify which answers are marked correct or incorrect.
- Estimate their expected score and qualifying status.
- Decide whether to challenge specific answers before the objection deadline.
Once all objections are considered and the final answer key is published, the UGC NET December 2025 results will be compiled and released based on the final key.
