UGC NET 2025 Answer Key (OUT) LIVE: NET December exam provisional answer key out; challenge by Jan 17
Durva Gupta | January 15, 2026 | 07:08 AM IST | 4 mins read
The National Testing Agency issued the UGC NET December 2025 answer key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can get the latest updates on the provisional answer key, how to download the answer key, raise objections, results updates and more.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 on the official website, that is, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can object to the UGC NET answer key if there are any inconsistencies in the UGC NET 2025 answer key within the given deadline.
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In order to register an objection, candidates must pay Rs. 200 for each question. The exam conducting authorities will then check the provisional answer key. If a candidate's objection to the UGC NET 2026 answer keys is valid, they will receive a reimbursement straight to their bank account.
How to download the UGC NET answer key 2025?
Candidates can download the UGC NET December 2025 answer key by following the instructions given below:
- Check out the official NTA UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the provided link for the UGC NET answer key 2026.
- A fresh login window for the UGC NET answer key 2026 will appear.
- Input the login details – application number, date of birth, and security pin.
- Provide the details.
- The answer key PDF for UGC NET 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
- Download it and save it for later reference.
How to raise objections to the UGC NET December 2025 answer key?
If any candidate finds any discrepancy, they can object to the UGC NET 2025 answer key by following the steps given below:
- Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in, the official website, for the answer key.
- To access the UGC NET answer key, click the provided link.
- Click on any of the links: “using the password and application number,” or “through the birthdate and application number.”
- To log in, enter your application number, password, date of birth, and security pin.
- Click the link for the Objection Answer Key.
- Choose the appropriate response option ID for the question ID that requires a challenge.
- Upload the file that backs up your stated response.
- The "Save Your Claims & Pay Fee" button should be clicked.
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January 14, 2026 | 10:51 PM IST
UGC NET Answer Key 2025: Will candidate be able to raise objection?
The National Testing Agency will give an opportunity to the candidates to file objections against the provisional answer key in case they notice any mistakes in the answer sheet.
January 14, 2026 | 09:59 PM IST
UGC NET 2025 Answer Key OUT: Details mentioned
Some of the details that are available on the UGC NET answer key are as follows:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subject name and code
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
January 14, 2026 | 09:12 PM IST
UGC NET 2025: Minimum qualifying marks
The UGC NET 2025 general category minimum qualifying mark is 40%, and the reserved category minimum qualifying mark is 35% for both papers.
January 14, 2026 | 08:38 PM IST
What is the marking scheme of the UGC NET 2025 exam?
Candidates can check the marking scheme of the UGC NET 2025 exam below:
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UGC NET Marking Parameters
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Marks Allotted
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Correct answer
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+2 |
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Incorrect answer
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0 |
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Un-attempted question
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0 |
January 14, 2026 | 07:59 PM IST
UGC NET 2025 Answer Key Link
ugcnet.nta.ac.in is the link to the official website from where candidates can check and download their UGC NET 2025 provisional answer key.
January 14, 2026 | 07:45 PM IST
UGC NET Answer Key 2025: Objection fee
The UGC NET provisional answer key 2025 can be challenged by anyone who is not satisfied with the answers by paying an objection fee of Rs 200.
January 14, 2026 | 06:54 PM IST
UGC NET Answer Key 2025 OUT: Details mentioned
The details mentioned on the UGC NET answer key 2025 is provided below for candidates' reference:
- Name of the exam
- Subject ID
- Question ID
- Date of UGC NET 2025 exam
- Correct option ID
- The shift of the UGC NET 2025 exam
January 14, 2026 | 06:31 PM IST
UGC NET 2025: Exam pattern
Candidates can check the UGC NET 2025 exam pattern for their reference.
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Paper
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Marks |
Number of questions asked
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Paper 1
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100 | 50 |
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Paper 2
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200 | 100 |
January 14, 2026 | 06:08 PM IST
UGC NET 2025 Answer Key: Last day to challenge
The National Testing Agency has announced the UGC NET 2025 answer key. Candidates can submit objections against the provisional answer key by January 17, 2026.
January 14, 2026 | 05:54 PM IST
UGC NET 2025 Answer Key OUT: December Cut-offs
Candidates can check the category-wise cut-offs for the UGE NET 2025.
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Category |
Minimum percentage in paper 1 (out of 100) |
Minimum percentage and paper 2 (out of 200) |
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General |
40% |
40% |
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OBC |
35% |
35% |
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SC, ST |
35% |
35% |
January 14, 2026 | 05:47 PM IST
UGC NET 2025 Provisonal Answer Key Out
The National Testing Agency has announced the UGC NET December 2025 answer key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check the UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key by opening the official website, entering their date of birth, and password.
January 14, 2026 | 05:39 PM IST
UGC NET Answer Key 2025
There are two phases to the UGC NET Answer Key 2025 release. Before the announcement of the final UGC NET answer key 2025, a provisional answer key will be made public.
January 14, 2026 | 04:47 PM IST
UGC NET 2025: Conducting body
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting body of the UGC NET 2025 examination.
January 14, 2026 | 03:48 PM IST
UGC NET Answer Key 2025: Login credentials
Candidates can check their UGC NET Answer Key 2025 by entering their credentials, such as:
- Application number
- Date of birth
- Security pin
January 14, 2026 | 02:47 PM IST
What are the minimum qualifying marks for UGC NET 2025 exam?
The UGC NET 2025 minimum passing percentage for the general category is 40%, and for the reserved category is 35% for both papers.
January 14, 2026 | 02:17 PM IST
How many attempts in UGC NET exam 2025?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the UGC NET 2025 examination. The eligible candidates can appear as many times as they want for the UGC NET examination.
January 14, 2026 | 01:00 PM IST
UGC NET 2025 Exam Date
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has administered the UGC NET examination 2025 on December 31, January 2, January 3, January 5, January 6, and January 7 in two shifts.
January 14, 2026 | 12:27 PM IST
UGC NET Exam 2025: NTA toll-free numbers
Candidates may reach out to the NTA office in case they need any assistance with the UGC NET 2025 exam.
- Phone: 011-40759000, 011-69227700
- e-mail: ugcnet@nta.ac.in
January 14, 2026 | 11:44 AM IST
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
The exam pattern of the UGC NET exam for applicants is given below.
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Paper
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Marks
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Number of questions asked
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MCQ
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Paper 1
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100
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50
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The purpose of the paper's questions is to evaluate the candidate's research and teaching skills. It will mainly be used to assess the candidate's capacity for reasoning, reading comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.
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Paper 2
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200
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100
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This will evaluate domain knowledge and is dependent on the candidate's chosen subject.
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January 14, 2026 | 10:40 AM IST
UGC NET Exam 2025: Conducting body
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting body of the UGC NET 2025 examination.
January 14, 2026 | 09:52 AM IST
NTA UGC NET 2025: Qualifying marks
Below in the table are the qualifying marks for the UGC NET 2025 exam for different categories.
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Category
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Minimum Percentage Marks to be Obtained
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Minimum Marks to be Secured
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Paper I (Out of 100)
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Paper-II (Out of 200)
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Paper I (Out of 100)
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Paper-II (Out of 200)
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General
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40%
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40%
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40
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80
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OBC/PWD/SC/ST
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35%
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35%
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35
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35
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January 14, 2026 | 09:19 AM IST
UGC NET Exam 2025: Marking scheme
The marking scheme for the UGC NET exam 2025 is given below:
- Two marks will be provided for each correct answer.
- No negative marks will be given for wrong answers.
January 14, 2026 | 09:16 AM IST
UGC NET Official Website
The official website for UGC NET 2025 is ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the UGC NET 2025 answer key and check the latest updates on the website.
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