Hey learners,
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the release schedule for the UGC NET December 2025 provisional answer key. This update comes directly from NTA’s official notice, confirming the timeline and process that candidates must follow to access their answer keys and related documents.
According to the latest notice from NTA, the provisional answer key for UGC NET December 2025 will be published on the official website on or before 15 January 2026.
The published answer key will include:
- The provisional answer key PDFs for all subjects
- Recorded response sheets showing candidates’ answers
- The relevant question paper used in the exam session
How to Download the UGC NET Answer Key (Step-by-Step)
Once released, candidates can download their answer key by following these steps:
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Look for the link titled “UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key”
- Click on the link and enter your Application Number and Date of Birth / Password
- After logging in, the provisional answer key, question paper, and response sheet will appear
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
Always double-check the login information before submitting to avoid access issues.
Objection / Challenge Window
After the provisional answer key is displayed, NTA will open an objection window. This gives candidates the opportunity to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect or unfair.
How to raise objections:
- Log into your account on the UGC NET portal.
- Select the questions you want to challenge.
- Provide supporting evidence or references.
- Pay the prescribed processing fee (non-refundable) per question.
Each challenge will be reviewed by subject experts before the final answer key is published.
Final Answer Key & Result Declaration
After considering all valid objections, NTA will issue the final answer key. The UGC NET December 2025 results will be prepared based on this final key, and no further challenges will be accepted once it is published.
The final answer key and result announcement dates will be published on the UGC NET official website shortly after the conclusion of the challenge period.