The processing fee for answer key challenges must be paid by August 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM. NTA has clarified that no challenge will be entertained without receipt of the required processing fee.

Candidates must submit their challenges within the specified window. NTA has stated that no challenge or grievance regarding the answer key will be entertained after the challenge window closes or after the result is declared.

The final answer key will be prepared after NTA considers the challenges submitted during the objection window. The answer key finalised after this process will be treated as final.

The National Testing Agency has released the provisional UGC NET June 2026 answer keys for 84 subjects. Candidates can now check the answer key and their recorded responses and raise objections within the prescribed window.

The re-examination for eligible UGC NET June 2026 candidates was conducted on July 5, 2026. Candidates can now check the provisional answer key released by NTA.

The UGC NET June 2026 examination was conducted from June 22 to June 30, 2026. Eligible candidates who appeared in the examination can now check the provisional answer key and recorded responses.

NTA has advised candidates to regularly visit its official website and the UGC NET portal for the latest information. Candidates should rely only on official communications regarding the answer key and challenge process.

Candidates can pay the answer key challenge fee using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. The payment facility will remain available until August 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

The answer key challenge window has opened on August 16, 2026. Candidates can submit objections against questions during the specified window through the official website only.

NTA has clarified that no challenge or grievance regarding the answer key will be entertained after the closure of the challenge window or after the declaration of the result.

NTA will finalise the answer key after considering the challenges received during the specified objection window. The final answer key will be treated as final.

Candidates can pay the processing fee through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. No challenge will be entertained without receipt of the prescribed processing fee.

Candidates must submit objections only through the online mode during the specified window. Challenges sent through email, fax, letter or any other mode will not be accepted.

Candidates can view their provisional answer key along with their recorded responses on the official website before raising challenges.

• Visit the official UGC NET website at ugc.nta.nic.
• Click on the June 2026 answer key link.
• Enter the required login credentials.
• View and download the answer key and recorded responses.

Candidates have to pay a processing fee of Rs 200 for each question challenged. The fee will be refunded in full if the challenge is accepted by the subject experts.

NTA will finalise the answer key after considering the challenges submitted within the stipulated window. No challenge or grievance regarding the answer key will be entertained after the challenge window closes or after the result is declared.

If a challenge is accepted by the subject experts, the resulting correction will be applied uniformly to all candidates appearing for that subject. Candidates do not need to raise the same challenge more than once.

NTA has clarified that candidates must submit challenges only through the online mode during the specified window. Objections sent through email, fax, letter or any other mode, or without the prescribed fee, will not be accepted.

The provisional answer key for English, Commerce and Sociology is being dealt with separately. NTA said a committee was constituted to examine complaints related to errors in the question papers, and a separate public notice for these subjects will be issued later.

Candidates raising objections against the provisional answer key have to pay a processing fee of Rs 200 per question. The fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. The fee will be refunded in full for every challenge accepted by the subject experts.

Candidates can visit the official UGC NET website and log in using their required credentials. After logging in, they can view the provisional answer key along with their recorded responses.

Candidates can challenge the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key from August 16 to August 18, 2026, till 11:59 PM. Challenges will be accepted only through the official online portal.

The NTA has released the provisional UGC NET June 2026 answer key for 84 subjects. Candidates can also view their recorded responses and raise objections against the provisional answers.

The UGC NET June 2026 answer key challenge window will remain open from August 16 to August 18, 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Candidates can submit objections only through the online mode on the official website. Challenges sent through email, fax, letter or any other mode will not be accepted.

Candidates can check their UGC NET Answer Key through this link:

UGC NET Provisional Answer Key 2026 Challenge Window

NTA has released the provisional answer keys and invited challenges for 84 subjects, as mentioned in the official notice. The examination was conducted from June 22 to June 30, while the re-examination for eligible candidates was held on July 5. The provisional answer key can be checked along with the candidates’ recorded responses.

NTA has released the UGC NET Provisional Answer Key on the official website.

No, the UGC NET June 2026 response sheet and provisional answer key have not been released yet. However, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that it is set to release the provisional answer key, candidates' response sheets, and the question papers attempted on August 16, 2026. Once released, candidates will be able to access these documents on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, using their login credentials.

As per the official UGC NET criteria, the number of candidates qualifying for Assistant Professor eligibility is limited to 6% of the total candidates who appear in both papers of the NET exam. The selection is made based on candidates' performance in the examination and their Master’s degree or equivalent qualification. This means only a small percentage of test-takers are awarded eligibility for the Assistant Professor position.

To be considered for UGC NET qualification, candidates must appear in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 and secure the minimum required aggregate marks in the two papers combined. General and EWS category candidates need at least 40% aggregate marks, while candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD, and other reserved categories must obtain at least 35% aggregate marks in both papers taken together.

If candidates find any errors or discrepancies in the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will allow them to raise objections. Applicants can challenge the answer key by submitting valid supporting documents and a proper justification within the specified objection window. The NTA will review all challenges before releasing the final answer key and results.

Candidates who find any discrepancy in the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key will be able to challenge it through the official website. To raise an objection, applicants must submit valid supporting documents and a proper explanation for their claim. The NTA charges a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question challenged. As per the official information, the provisional answer key is expected to remain available for objections for two to three days, during which candidates can submit their challenges online.

Candidates can download the UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key PDF from the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. To access the answer key and response sheet, they will need to log in using their application number and password. The answer key will help candidates estimate their scores before the declaration of the final result.

UGC NET scores are accepted by several leading universities and higher education institutions across India for PhD admissions, Assistant Professor recruitment, and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) opportunities. Some of the top institutions are:

• University of Delhi (DU)
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
• University of Hyderabad (UoH)
• Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
• Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)
• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

The UGC NET June 2026 exam was held across various centres in India on June 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, and 30, 2026. The National Testing Agency (NTA) also conducted a re-examination on July 5, 2026, for candidates who appeared at the CT Group of Institutions exam centre in Jalandhar during the June 22 session. This re-test was organised to ensure a fair examination process for affected candidates.

Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key and check their recorded responses:

• Visit the official UGC NET website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• On the homepage, click on the "UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key" or "Answer Key Challenge" link.
• Log in using your application number, date of birth/password, and security pin.
• Click on the Submit button.
• The answer key, question paper, and recorded responses will appear on the screen.
• Download the answer key PDF and compare it with your responses to estimate your probable score.
• If you find any discrepancy, you can raise objections online within the specified deadline by paying the required fee for each question challenged.
   

Candidates can check the following details in the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key:

• Name of the examination
• Subject ID
• Question ID
• UGC NET exam date
• Correct Option ID (official answer)
• Exam shift details (morning or afternoon session)

The answer key helps candidates compare their responses with the official answers and estimate their probable scores before the declaration of the result.

According to the UGC NET marking scheme, candidates receive 2 marks for every correct answer, while no marks are deducted for incorrect responses. The final score is calculated by adding the marks earned from all correctly answered questions.

The UGC NET Provisional Answer Key 2026 will be available on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the answer key PDF and check their response sheet by logging in with their application number and password.

The provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 exam will be released today, August 16, 2026. NTA informed the official date on its social media handle.