“Your Score Clarity Starts Here — Before the Results Go Live.”
The UGC NET December 2025 provisional answer key is set to be released on January 15, 2026, by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This update follows the UGC NET exam conducted between December 31, 2025, and January 7, 2026, across multiple shifts nationwide.
Once released, candidates will be able to download the answer key, question papers, and recorded responses from the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The provisional key will cover all 85 subjects, helping candidates estimate their scores before the final results.
📅 Important Dates You Must Know
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Provisional Answer Key Release: January 15, 2026
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Objection Window: January 15 to January 17, 2026 (till 11:50 PM)
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Final Answer Key: Last week of January 2026 (expected)
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Result Declaration: Late January 2026
Each objection will require a fee of ₹200 per question, along with valid supporting proof.
🔍 How to Download the UGC NET Answer Key
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Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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Click on the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key link
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Log in using your application number and password/date of birth
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Download the subject-wise provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper
NTA has clarified that no email or SMS alerts will be sent, so candidates must regularly check the official website.
⚠️ Objection Process Explained
Candidates who find discrepancies can challenge the provisional answer key online during the objection window. If the challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised and the objection fee will be refunded.
Historically, around 1–2% of answers are revised after the challenge process, which can impact cut-offs and final scores.
🎯 Why the Answer Key Matters
The final answer key will determine eligibility for:
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Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
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Assistant Professor
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PhD admissions
Results will be prepared strictly based on the final revised answer key, along with percentile scores.
📌 This update is based on official advisories available as of January 14, 2026. Candidates are advised to rely only on notifications published on the NTA website.