The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the UGC NET December 2025 provisional answer key shortly on the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates who appeared for the December session examination will be able to download the subject-wise answer key and response sheet using their login credentials. The UGC NET December 2025 examination was conducted between December 31, 2025, and January 7, 2026 for 85 subjects across multiple shifts.
UGC NET Dec 2025 Answer Key: What Will Be Released
Along with the provisional answer key, NTA will also publish:
- Candidate response sheets
- Question papers
- Objection/challenge window details
Candidates will need their application number and date of birth to access these documents.
UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Expected Release Date
Based on previous years’ trends:
- UGC NET answer key is usually released 5 to 14 days after the exam
- In recent sessions, the answer key was released within 5–7 days
UGC NET Answer Key 2025: Objection Window
After the release of the provisional answer key:
- Candidates will be allowed to raise objections online
- A non-refundable processing fee per question may apply
- Subject experts will review all challenges
- The final answer key and result will be released after evaluation
No objections will be accepted after the deadline.
How to Download UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key?
Candidates can follow the steps below once the link is activated:
- Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on “UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key”
- Log in using application number, date of birth, and security code
- View the answer key and response sheet
- Download and save for reference
What Happens After the Answer Key Release?
- Final answer key will be published after objection review
- UGC NET December 2025 result will be announced thereafter
- Qualified candidates will be eligible for JRF and Assistant Professor