UGC NET 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the provisional answer key for the June session will be releasing tomorrow (August 16 2026). The exam, which is for postgraduates, is held twice a year, in June and December.
UGC NET 2026: NTA to Release Provisional Answer Key for June Session on August 16
Today, the National Testing Agency (NTA) shared that the provisional answer keys for UGC-NET June 2026 will be shared tomorrow (August 16, 2026). The agency shared the update via X & cautioned users to rely only on its official communication channels for other updates.
UGC NET 2026 June Session Provisional Answer Key: When & Where to Check
The provisional answer key for the June session of UGC NET 2026 will be released tomorrow. NTA has not confirmed any official time for when the answer key will go live. But it will likely go live in the late evening or late night hours (typically between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM IST). Candidates can check the answer key from the official UGC NET portal.
UGC NET 2026 June Session Provisional Answer Key: Download Steps
To download the provisional answer key for the June session of UGC Net 2026, candidates should:
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Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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Navigate to the “Candidate Activity” section on the homepage. Click on “UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Challenge / Response Sheet”.
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Login into the portal either through Application Number and Password or through Application Number and Date of Birth,
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Enter all credentials, including Application Number, Date of Birth/Password, and also enter the case-sensitive Security Pin (Captcha). Then click on “Submit”.
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Go to the student dashboard and click “View Question Paper / Response Sheet” to download your answer sheet. To view the NTA’s correct answer key, click on “View / Challenge Answer Key” .
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Download and save the PDF for future reference.
UGC NET 2026 June Session Provisional Answer Key: Objection Raising Process
To raise any objections, candidates should head to the student dashboard and click on the link that says “View/Challenge Answer Key”. Check the box next to the alternate Option ID(s) that you believe is the actual correct answer. If you feel the question itself is wrong or has multiple correct choices, select the corresponding checkbox column.
To support your challenge, post some evidence like photos of textbook pages and verified formulas. For each question that you challenge, there will be a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200.
UGC NET 2026 Answer Key: Score Calculation Process
To calculate their score for the UGC NET exam, candidates should open their personal response sheet and the NTA’s provisional answer key side-by-side to cross-check individual questions and option IDs. As per the official marking scheme, every correct response across Paper 1 and Paper 2 earns two marks, while incorrect or unattempted questions receive zero marks.
