CSIR UGC NET 2025 answer key, response sheet for 1.95 lakh candidates available on csirnet.nta.ac.in

CSIR NET June Answer Key 2025 (OUT): The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the provisional answer key for the Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test 2025. The answer key challenge window is also available on the official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR UGC NET June 2025 session exam was conducted for a total of 1,95,241 candidates.

Along with the provisional answer key, the NTA has also uploaded the individual response sheet of all candidates who appeared for the exam on July 28. The testing agency conducted the eligibility exam for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), assistant professor and admission to PhD in universities and colleges.

Candidates will be able to challenge the CSIR-UGC NET answer key by August 3. They are required to pay a non-refundable objection fee of Rs 200 per question.

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How to challenge CSIR NET June answer key 2025

The NTA has announced detailed instructions to challenge the CSIR NET 2025 provisional answer key.

• Visit the NTA CSIR NET official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in.
• Click on the ‘Challenge answer key’ and login using application number, date of birth and security pin.
• Now, select the option that reads ‘View Answer Sheet’ to view marked responses.
• To raise objections, click on the ‘Challenge’ button.
• Enter the question ID and correct answer as given on the NTA answer key.
• Upload all supporting documents and submit.
• Review the claim and exercise the ‘modify claim’ option if necessary.
• Complete the payment to submit the objections.