The National Testing Agency (NTA) expects to release the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 examination by January 15 . Candidates can access the key on the official NTA UGC NET website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. This key allows candidates to review their responses and challenge any discrepancies found.
A fee of Rs. 200 applies for each question challenged. This payment is non-refundable unless the objection is found valid by the NTA. If an objection proves correct, the fee will be refunded directly to the candidate’s bank account. Candidates must submit any objections within the specified deadline announced by the NTA.
How to Download the UGC NET Answer Key 2025
Candidates must follow specific steps to download the UGC NET December 2025 provisional answer key:
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in .
- Locate and click the designated link for the UGC NET answer key 2025 .
- A new login window will open on the screen.
- Enter required login credentials: your application number , date of birth , and the provided security pin .
- Submit these details.
- The answer key PDF for UGC NET 2025 will then display.
- Download the PDF and save it for future reference and score calculation.
How to Raise Objections to the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key
Candidates finding discrepancies in the provisional answer key can challenge questions by following these instructions:
- Go to the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in .
- Click the available link to access the UGC NET answer key .
- Choose a login option: either “using the password and application number” or “through the birthdate and application number.”
- Enter your application number , password or date of birth , and security pin to log in.
- Select the link titled “ Objection Answer Key .”
- Identify the Question ID requiring a challenge and then choose the appropriate response option ID you believe is correct.
- Upload a supporting file to substantiate your claim for the selected response.
- Click the “ Save Your Claims & Pay Fee ” button to finalize the objection.
Remember, each challenged question incurs a fee of Rs. 200 . This fee is only reimbursed if the NTA validates the objection. Candidates must adhere to the official deadline for submitting objections. Failure to do so will result in the challenge not being considered.
UGC NET Qualifying Marks and Cut-Off Updates
Information regarding UGC NET qualifying marks and cut-off scores typically follows the release of the final answer key and results. These details determine a candidate’s eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professorship. The NTA will announce these updates on the official website once the review process for all provisional answer key objections concludes. Candidates should regularly monitor ugcnet.nta.nic.in for all official announcements concerning the final answer key, results, and cut-off scores.