UGC NET Answer Key 2023 (Out) Live: NTA June provisional key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, challenge window open

A candidate urged UGC chief to declare the UGC NET results early and tweeted, "Sir with due respect, 2nd week of August is too late for UGC NET Aspirants. I'm glad that NTA is providing us the answer keys within the next upcoming two days but the declaration of final result is too late from NTA's side. Kindly consider it before 2nd week of July."

Sir with due respect, 2nd week of August is too late for UGC NET Aspirants. I'm glad that NTA is providing us the answer keys within the next upcoming two days but the declaration of final result is too late from NTA's side. Kindly consider it before 2nd week of July.

— Ankit ?? (@Cybertron_im) July 4, 2023

Candidates can download the UGC NET answer key by following these steps:

• Go to NTA UGC NET website -- ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on ‘UGC NET June 2023 Answer Key Challenge'
• Login with your application number and date of birth or password and enter security pin as displayed and submit.
• To view or challenge the answer keys, click on the link “Click to view /Challenge Answer Key”.

Candidates can pay the fee for challenging the UGC NET answer key 2023 through any of the following: debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. 

The UGC NET 2023 answer key challenge window will remain active till July 8 (8 pm).

The NTA held the UGC NET June 2023 in 83 subjects in two phases panning over nine days in 18 shifts in 181 cities across the country. As many as 6,39,069 candidates registered for UGC NET June 2023 exam. While the phase 1 UGC NET exam 2023 was conducted from June 13th to 17th, the phase 2 was conducted from June 19th to 22nd.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made the UGC NET 2023 June answer key available. The candidates can download and match the keys to check their marks.

The UGC NET June 2023 answer key challenge window is open now.

The credentials to download the UGC NET June 2023 answer key are application numbers and dates of birth or passwords.

Candidates can download the UGC NET asnwer key with the help of application number and password or application number and date of birth.

UGC NET Answer Key Out (official website)

UGC NET cut off marks for sociology subject last year were 200 for assistant professor and 218 for JRF for the unreserved category last year. 

Students awaiting UGC NET June 2023 answer key are sharing memes and asking NTA for a fixed time.

Can you please confirm the time when the answer key will release ?
We are eagerly waiting since yesterday morning and it's not uploaded yet . Please sir think about the students.

— Purohit Dhruvi (@readandbliss) July 6, 2023

As per the UGC policy, six percent of those candidates who appear in both the papers and obtain minimum qualifying marks in aggregate of both the papers will be declared NET qualified, NTA said.

Ranks will not be assigned in UGC NET June 2023 exam.

Question: Will students get negative marks for wrong answers marked?

Answer: In the UGC NET June 2023 exam, no marks will be deducted from the candidates' score, in case they mark incorrect response. 

The UGC NET final answer key will be issued along with the result after verifying the grievances made against the answer key.

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• Go to the official websites -- ugcnet.nta.nic.in or ntaresults.nic.in.
• Click on the NTA UGC NET answer key 2023 link.
• Download the UGC NET answer key for June 2023 session.

• ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• nta.ac.in
• ntaresults.nic.in

There is no upper age limit for UGC NET for Assistant Professor.

The UGC NET answer key June 2023 link will get activated at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

The UGC NET June 2023 exam was held for a total marks of 300.

The UGC NET 2023 result will be announced in August.

According to the UGC NET exam pattern, there are 50 questions in UGC NET June 2023 paper 1 from reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness. The UGC NET paper 2 comprises 100 questions from an optional subject.

• Being in possession of any item or article which has been prohibited
• Using someone to write exam (impersonation) or preparing material for copying
• Breaching exam rules or any direction issued by NTA in connection with UGC NET examination
• Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person
• Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the Examination or threatening any of the candidates
• Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the exam
• Affixing or uploading of wrong or morphed photographs or signatures on the application form or admit card or performa
• Creating obstacles in smooth and fair conduct of examination
• Any other malpractices declared as unfair means by the NTA

• Each question carries 02 (two) marks.
• For each correct response, candidate will get 02 (two) marks.
• There is no negative marking for incorrect response.
• No marks will be given for questions un-answered/un-attempted/marked for Review.
• To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option.
• If a question is found to be incorrect/ambiguous or has multiple correct answers, only those candidates who have attempted the question and chosen one of the correct answers would be given the credit.
• If a question is found to be incorrect and the Question is dropped, then two marks (+2) will be awarded to only to those candidates who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human error or technical error. Since, there is no negative marking, candidate needs to choose one most nearest option as correct answer.

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Candidates who appeared for the UGC NET June 2023 exam are awaiting their results. 

Will they upload the answer key today or tonight??? Sir we want to be confirmed with that ???

— Anudev (@anudevboro) July 6, 2023

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The Percentile score of a Candidate = (100 X Number of candidates appeared in the ‘Session’ with raw score EQUAL TO OR LESS than the candidate)/ Total number of the candidates appeared in the ‘Session’

The NTA has not announced the UGC NET answer key release time yet. Candidates can expect the June provisional answer key soon at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

As per UGC official, although the answer keys are handed over to NIC, but due to technical problems the UGC NET June 2023 answer keys could not be uploaded. Candidates can expect the UGC NET answer key June 2023 session soon.

Dear UGC-NET applicants, yesterday the final answer keys is handed over to NIC by NTA to publish on website, but message received that, NIC faced technical problem & hence not make it live even after lots of afford made. Technical team is working. Apologise for inconvenience

— Dr. Tejas P Joshi ?? ? (@tpjoshi) July 6, 2023

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will make the UGC NET 2023 answer key soon. As per UGC Chairman, the window to challenge the answer key would reopen on July 5/6.

In the events of the percentiles for the multi-shifts being dissimilar or unequal, NTA said, the lowest will be the eligibility cut-off for that category for all candidates (i.e. all shifts).

For example, NTA added, in the examination held in two shifts, if the 40% marks correspond to a Percentile score of 78 in Shift 1 and 79 in Shift 2, then all those equal to or above 78 percentiles (Percentile score of 100 to 78) in both shifts will become eligible in General Category. Similar method will be adopted for the other categories to determine eligibility cut-offs. In case the examination is held in a greater number of shifts the same principle shall apply.

For multi-shift papers in UGC NET June 2023 exam, raw marks obtained by the candidates in different shifts/sessions will be converted to NTA Score (percentile).

There will be no re-evaluation and re-checking of UGC NET June 2023 result. NTA will also not entertain any correspondence in this regard.

Question: What if a question in UGC NET 2023 answer key is dropped?

Answer: If a question is found to be incorrect and the question is dropped, then two marks (+2) will be awarded to only to those candidates who have attempted the question. 

If a question in the UGC NET answer key is found to be incorrect/ambiguous or has multiple correct answers, only those candidates who have attempted the question and chosen one of the correct answers would be given the credit, NTA said.

The NTA will likely release the UGC NET June 2023 answer key today, June 6.

There will be no revaluation or rechecking of UGC NET 2023 results. 

UGC NET cut off 2023 will be released on the day of results. Last year, UGC NET cut off for psychology subject was as follows:

A candidate said he's tired and asked about the answer key in a tweet. "Sir it's almost 10 o'clock, ugc net answer key did not come. I am tired now.  How much you confuse all of us students ..I wish you knew how worried we all are falling asleep, eyes hurting, still checking the website," he said. 

sir it's almost 10 o'clock
ugc net answer key did not come .I am tired now .How much you confuse all of us students ..I wish you knew how worried we all are ..
falling asleep, eyes hurting
still checking the website

— Vikas Yadav (@VikasYa06192891) July 5, 2023

• For multi-shift papers, raw marks obtained by the candidates in different shifts or sessions will be converted to NTA Score (percentile).
• In case a subject test is conducted in multi-shifts, NTA Score will be calculated corresponding to the raw marks obtained by a candidate. The calculated NTA Score for the Raw Marks for all the shifts or sessions will be merged for further processing for deciding the allocation.
• In the events of the percentiles for the multi-shifts being dissimilar or unequal, the lowest will be the eligibility cut-off for that category for all candidates (all shifts).

For instance: In the exam held in two shifts, if the 40% marks correspond to a percentile score of 78 in shift 1 and 79 in shift 2, then all those equal to or above 78 percentiles (percentile score of 100 to 78) in both shifts will become eligible in general category. Similar method will be adopted for the other categories and for exams hled in multiple shifts. 

In order to challenge the UGC NET 2023 answer key, candidates will have to pay Rs 1,000 per question challenged. "Only paid challenges made during the stipulated time through the key challenge link will be considered," NTA said in the information bulletin. 

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UGC NET cut off 2023 will be released along with UGC NET 2023 results. Last year, UGC NET cut off for economics subject was as follows:

NTA will release the UGC NET response sheet 2023 and question papers along with the UGC NET answer key 2023. 

• The number of candidates to be qualified (total slots or eligibility for assistant professor) shall be equal to 6% of the candidates appeared in both the papers of UGC NET.
• In order to be considered for ‘JRF and Eligibility for Assistant Professor’ and for ‘Assistant Professor’, the candidate must have appeared in both the papers and secured at least 40% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for general (unreserved) or General-EWS category candidates and at least 35% aggregate marks in both the papers taken together for all candidates belonging to the reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC (belonging to Non-Creamy Layer), PwD and Third gender). 
• All candidates who had applied for ‘Eligibility for JRF & Eligibility for Assistant Professor both’ out of the total number of qualified candidates, shall constitute the consideration zone for JRF.
• The aggregate percentage of the two papers corresponding to the number of slots arrived at, shall determine the qualifying cut-off 
• The total number of slots available for awarding JRF is allocated among different categories as per the reservation policy

• Being in possession of any item or article which has been prohibited or can be used for Unfair Practices including any stationery item, communication device, accessories, eatable items, ornaments or any other material or information relevant or not relevant to the examination in the paper concerned
• Using someone to write Examination (impersonation) or preparing material for copying;
• Breaching Examination rules or any direction issued by NTA in connection with UGC NET examination;
• Assisting other candidate to engage in malpractices, giving or receiving assistance directly or indirectly of any kind or attempting to do so;
• Writing questions or answers on any material given by the Centre Superintendent for writing answers;
• Contacting or communicating or trying to do so with any person, other than the examination staff, during the examination time in the examination centre;
• Threatening any of the officials connected with the conduct of the Examination or threatening any of the candidates;
• Using or attempting to use any other undesirable method or means in connection with the examination;
• Manipulation and fabrication of online documents viz admit card, rank letter, self-declaration, etc.
• Forceful entry in or exit from examination centre or hall;
• Use or attempted use of any electronic device after entering the Examination Centre;
• Affixing or uploading of wrong or morphed photographs or signatures on the application form or admit card or performa;
• Creating obstacles in smooth and fair conduct of examination;
• Any other malpractices declared as unfair means by the NTA.

UGC NET 2023 paper 1 included 50 multiple-choice questions on reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness. Paper 2 included 100 questions on the subject selected by the candidate. 

While there is an age limit of 30 years for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), there is none for the post of assistant professor.

While UGC NET answer key 2023 will be released in the form of PDF, candidates will be able to challenge the answer key by logging in at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET login credentials are application number and password or date of birth. 

UGC NET answer key 2023 challenge window soon (Representational Image: Careers360)

No, there is no negative marking in UGC NET 2023 exam. Candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores using the provisional answer key. Each correct answer carries 4 marks. 

A UGC NET June 2023 candidate asked the time of release of UGC NET answer key 2023. "Ugc net answer key kitane baje ayegi sir please reply," the candidate said in a tweet. 

NTA will initially release a provisional UGC NET answer key 2023. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional answer key which will be reviewed by the subject experts and a final answer key will be released later. UGC NET June 2023 result will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key. 

University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar announced that UGC NET 2023 results will be declared in the second week of August. 

UGC NET 2023 results in August second week: M Jagadesh Kumar (image Source: Official Twitter account)

If a question is dropped from the UGC NET answer key 2023, candidates are awarded marks out of a total of the remaining questions in a particular paper. 

UGC NET answer key 2023 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in likely today, official website right now 

UGC NET answer key 2023 will be available on the following websites:

• ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• nta.ac.in

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made the National Eligibility Test (NET), State Eligibility Test (SET) and State Level Eligibility Test (SLET) as the minimum eligibility criteria for direct recruitment of assistant professors in colleges and universities. 

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UGC NET 2023 among the minimum eligibility criteria for direct recruitment of assistant professors

NTA will display provisional UGC NET 2023 answer keys and question paper attempted by the candidate on the NTA's website -- ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET provisional answer keys for all the subjects are likely to be displayed for two to three days.

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• Go to the official website -- ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• On the home page click on the answer key link.
• From the next window, download UGC NET June 2023 answer key

The UGC NET 2023 answer key release time is not announced yet. The ugcnet.nta.nic.in will make the answer key link active.

As per a UGC official, out of the total 6.39 lakh candidates who registered for UGC NET June 2023 exam, 4.63 lakh appeared for the tests held phase-wise in June, making the overall attendance at 72.5 %.

The UGC NET June 2023 was held for a total marks of 300. 50 questions were asked in paper 1 and 100 in paper 2. All the questions carry two marks each.

As per Tejas P Joshi, Joint Secretary (On deputation) UGC, NTA will issue the UGC NET June 2023 answer key by this evening. 

The UGC-NET June 2023 answer key will be made live by NTA this evening, and the answer key challenge will take place on the 6th and 7th of July 2023.@mamidala90 @TweetJoshmanish @ugc_india

— Dr. Tejas P Joshi ?? ? (@tpjoshi) July 5, 2023

Each question will carry 2 marks

For correct response, candidates will be awarded 2 marks.

No negative marking in UGC NET June 2023.

UGC NET June 2023 phase 1 exams were held between June 13 and June 17 while phase 2 exams were held between June 19 and June 22. 

• Visit the official website -- ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the link for provisional answer key
• Login with your credentials
• UGC NET 2023 answer key PDF will appear on the screen

As per the UGC Chairman, the UGC NET June 2023 answer key challenge will start either on July 5 or on July 6. Candidates can expect the UGC NET answer key today.

UGC-NET: NTA plans to start the answer key challenge on the 5th or 6th of July and aims to announce the final results in the second week of August. pic.twitter.com/JnmdloLyhx

— Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar (@mamidala90) July 4, 2023

The UGC NET answer key release date announcement was made by the UGC chairman, Maimidala Jagdish Kumar on Tuesday, July 4.