UGC NET Answer Key 2026 LIVE: June session answer key out soon; direct link, steps to download

The UGC NET is administered twice a year by the National Testing Agency to determine the eligibility of candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in universities and colleges across the country.

The UGC NET qualifying marks 2026 have been provided for the categories below:

Check the UGC NET Response Sheet 2026 Overview below:

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET 2026 examination from June 22 to 30, 2026, and on July 5, 2026 (Re-exam for CT Group of institutes).

The National Testing Agency will announce the provisional UGC NET answer key 2026 first on the official website. The UGC NET 2026 answer key contains the question ID and correct choice ID in the form of a PDF. The authorities announce the final UGC NET 2026 Answer Key after checking all the objections raised against the provisional answer key.

According to the UGC NET answer key challenge fee, candidates will have to pay Rs. 200 per question to raise a challenge. They will get a refund for the objections raised for the UGC NET 2026 answer keys directly to their bank account if the raised objection is correct.

If candidates find any discrepancy in the UGC NET 2026 answer key, they can object to the UGC NET answer key. They will have to pay Rs. 200 per question to object, after which the provisional answer key will be reviewed by the authorities.

Candidates can check the instructions given below to access the UGC NET answer key 2026:

• Go to the official website of NTA UGC NET – ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Open the link available for the UGC NET answer key 2026.
• A new UGC NET answer key 2026 login window will appear.
• Enter login credentials – application number, date of birth, and security PIN.
• After logging in, the UGC NET 2026 answer key PDF will be available on the screen.
• Save and download it for future reference.

Candidates can check the factors determining the UGC NET cut-off below:

• The number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
• The difficulty level of the UGC NET 2026 question paper.
• Previous year UGC NET cut off trends.

Candidates can check the details mentioned on the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key below:

• Name of the exam
• Date of exam
• Subject ID
• The shift of the exam
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

After publishing the provisional answer key, National Testing Agency (NTA) will open an objection window for UGC NET candidates to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. Subject experts will review all objections before the agency publishes the final answer key.

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET June 2026 examination from June 25 to 29. A re-examination for Shift 1 candidates at the CT Group of Institutions centre in Jalandhar was held on July 5 following technical issues at the exam centre.

• Assistant Professor in universities and colleges
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for funded research
• PhD admission in universities and higher education institutions
• Research Associate or Research Assistant in academic and research institutes
• Research positions in organisations such as ICMR, ICSSR, IITs and IIMs
• Corporate trainer or Learning and Development (L&D) specialist
• Policy researcher or analyst in think tanks, NGOs and government organisations

• June 25–29: UGC NET June 2026 examination held
• July 5: Re-examination conducted for Shift 1 candidates at the Jalandhar centre
• Provisional answer key is awaited
• Response sheet will be released along with provisional answer key
• Objection window: Candidates will be allowed to challenge the provisional answer key
• Final answer key will be published after objections are reviewed
• NTA will announce the UGC NET June 2026 result after releasing final answer key

Candidates can also compare their recorded responses with the answer key to estimate their score

• Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• On homepage, click on the link for "UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key" 
• Log in using your application number, date of birth (or password), and the security pin
• The provisional answer key, question paper, and recorded response sheet will appear on the screen
• Download and save the answer key for future reference

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key soon on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. However, the agency has not yet announced the official answer key date and time. Along with the provisional answer key, NTA is also expected to publish candidates' response sheets and question papers. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the provisional answer key within the prescribed deadline before the final answer key and results are declared.

The category-wise qualifying marks are:

To access the UGC NET Answer Key 2026, applicants can use the following login credentials:

• Application number
• Date of birth
• password
• Captcha code

To calculate the scores, follow the mentoned below formula:

Total Marks Obtained = Number of correct answers x Marks allotted for each correct question

The details mentioned on the UGC NET answer key are:

• Name of the exam
• Date of exam
• Subject ID
• The shift of the exam
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

The marking scheme are as follows:

The name of colleges who are accepting UGC NET scores are:

• University of Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Hyderabad
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National Open University

Candidates can check the UGC NET Response Sheet 2026 Highlights below:

Check the marking scheme to calculate their marks using UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 below:

Candidates are required to enter their application number, date of birth, and security PIN to check and download their UGC NET 2026 answer key and response sheet.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will announce the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key soon on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must keep their login details ready before the announcement of the provisional key.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will declare the provisional UGC NET June 2026 answer key on its official website. Candidates are advised to regularly check the portal for the latest updates.

Check the UGC NET cut-off for the Economics subject for JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD below:

Candidates who appeared for the UGC NET 2026 examination will be able to compare their responses and calculate their score. The authority will soon release the UGC NET 2026 answer key on the official website.

Candidates can check the list of universities accepting UGC NET scores below:

• University of Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Hyderabad
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National Open University

Candidates will have to use the UGC NET provisional answer key 2026 to compare their responses and can calculate their marks before the declaration of the UGC NET result 2026.

The NTA is expected to declare the UGC NET answer key 2026 for the June session on the official website. Candidates will soon be able to check and challenge the UGC NET answer key 2026.

Candidates will be able to view and download their UGC NET 2026 answer key by using their application number and password or date of birth and security PIN on the official website. The authority will soon announce the UGC NET 2026 answer key.

Candidates will be able to calculate their UGC NET 2026 scores using the answer key and marking scheme below:

• There will be 50 questions carrying 2 marks each in Paper 1.
• Paper 2 carries 2 marks for each correct response.
• There will be no negative marking for wrong answers/unattempted questions.

Check the UGC NET commerce cut off of December 2025 session for JRF, assistant professor and PhD  below:

The NTA will also announce the UGC NET June 2026 response sheet for candidates along with the provisional answer keys. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready.

The NTA is likely to release the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key soon at ugcnet.nta.nic.in soon. Candidates who appeared for the examination will soon be able to check the provisional answer key.

Check the steps to download the UGC NET answer key 2026 below:

1. Open the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Go to the NTA UGC NET 2026 answer key link.
3. Enter the login credentials, including date of birth, application number, or password.
4. Select and check the answer key.
5. Download the UGC NET Answer Key June 2026.

According to the UGC NET June 2026 marking scheme, candidates will receive 2 marks for each correct answer, with no negative marking for incorrect answers. The authority will publish the UGC NET 2026 June Answer Key soon on the official website.

Candidates will be able to challenge the UGC NET June 2026 answer key by paying an objection fee of Rs 200. The authority is expected to release the UGC NET 2026 answer key soon on the official website.

Candidates can check the UGC NET 2026 qualifying marks below:

Check the list of factors determining the UGC NET 2026 cutoff below:

• The number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
• The difficulty level of the UGC NET 2026 question paper.
• Previous-year UGC NET cutoff trends.

Candidates can check the details mentioned in the UGC NET 2026 answer key below:

• Name of the exam
• Date of exam
• Subject ID
• The shift of the exam
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 8 alleged irregularities in the UGC NET June 2026 examination, claiming that a 100-page PDF containing the Sociology question paper was circulated before the test. He said nearly 90 questions in the leaked document matched the actual examination paper and alleged that it was being sold in several states. 

Gandhi termed the allegations "utterly shocking" and accused the Centre of ignoring repeated examination controversies. 

The UGC NET is conducted twice a year by National Testing Agency (NTA) to determine the eligibility of candidates for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in universities and colleges across the country.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET June 2026 examination from June 22 to 30 in two shifts across 87 subjects. The agency also announced a re-examination for candidates who experienced technical issues at the Jalandhar examination centre during the June 22 test. The affected candidates took the rescheduled examination on July 5.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) came under fresh criticism after a media report claimed that 67 of the 150 questions in the UGC NET June 2026 English paper were identical to those asked in the 2024 examination. According to the report, even the sequence of questions matched the earlier paper. Academics criticised the alleged repetition and raised concerns over the quality and credibility of the national-level examination. Former Delhi University dean Anita Rampal questioned the NTA's academic standards, while a former Guru Jambheshwar University vice-chancellor described the repetition as "academic dishonesty". The NTA had not responded to the allegations.

• Visit the official UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
• On homepage, click on the "UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key" link 
• Enter your application number, date of birth or password, and the security pin displayed on the screen
• Click on the "Submit" button to log in
• Provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper will open up 
• Download the answer key and response sheet for future references

After releasing the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will open the objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer. Candidates can raise objections online by logging into the official website using their application number and password or date of birth. To submit a challenge, applicants will have to select the question(s) they wish to contest, upload supporting documents or academic references, and pay the prescribed challenge fee for each question. All objections will be reviewed by subject experts. If any challenge is found to be valid, the provisional answer key will be revised before the final answer key and result are announced.

Candidates are advised to keep their application number and date of birth or password ready to access the UGC NET answer key. The provisional answer key, response sheet, and recorded responses will be made available through the official login portal.

In the past four sessions, the National Testing Agency (NTA) released the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) provisional answer key within one to two weeks after the conclusion of the examination. However, this time, it has been over 15 days since the last exam was conducted on July 5. Candidates who appeared for the exam are still awaiting the release of the provisional answer key. Once the answer key is released, NTA will open the objection window. The final answer key and result will be prepared based on the objections raised by candidates.

The authority will soon open the Objection window along with the announcement of the UGC NET Answer Key 2026. Candidates will be able to challenge the answer key by paying Rs 200 per question.

Candidates can calculate their scores using the UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 below:

The UGC NET 2026 answer key will be announced soon on the official website. Candidates will be able to check and download their provisional UGC NET 2026 answer key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

After the announcement of the provisional answer key, NTA will release the UGC NET June 2026 result and final answer key on the official website.

Candidates are required to keep their login credentials and a stable internet connection ready for quick access to the UGC NET 2026 answer key.

Candidates are required to go to the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, for the latest updates on the UGC NET 2026 answer key, response sheet, objection window, and result.

The UGC NET 2026 answer key PDF will include details such as subject-wise question IDs along with the officially correct answer options for each question asked in the examination.

Candidates can check some of the universities accepting UGC NET scores 2026 are mentioned below:

• University of Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Hyderabad
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National Open University

The National Testing Agency is likely to declare the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key soon on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The authority has not published an official release date yet.

Candidates will have to view and download the provisional UGC NET 2026 answer key by visiting the official website after logging in with their application number, date of birth or password.

Candidates will have to use their application number and date of birth/password to log in and download the UGC NET 2026 provisional answer key.

Candidates can calculate their scores using the UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 below:

Candidates are required to log in to the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, by entering their application number and date of birth. The authority will issue the provisional UGC NET 2026 answer key soon.

The NTA is expected to publish the UGC NET 2026 Provisional answer key soon on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check their answer key soon.

The UGC NET 2026 provisional answer key will be announced soon on the official portal at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready to check the answer key.

The authority will soon open the Objection window along with the announcement of the UGC NET Answer Key 2026. Candidates will be able to challenge the answer key by paying Rs 200 per question.

No, the NTA has not yet declared the UGC NET 2026 provisional Answer Key for the June session on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

Candidates can expect the UGC NET 2026 answer key to be out soon. They will be able to check the UGC NET 2026 answer key soon on ugcnet.nta.nic.in after the announcement of the provisional answer key.

Candidates can check the list of details mentioned on the UGC NET 2026 answer key below:

• Name of the exam
• Date of exam
• Subject ID
• The shift of the exam
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

The UGC NET 2026 answer key will be announced soon on the official website. Candidates will be able to check and download their provisional UGC NET 2026 answer key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key soon on the official website. Candidates are advised to keep their login details ready before the declaration of the provisional key.

Candidates can calculate their UGC NET Scores 2026 by using the calculation formulae below:

• Total Marks Obtained = Number of correct answers x Marks allotted for each correct question

Candidates can check the UGC NET 2026 Marking Scheme below:

• In Paper 1, there will be 50 questions carrying 2 marks each.
• Paper 2 also carries 2 marks for each correct response.
• There will be no negative marking for wrong answers/unattempted questions.

Candidates can check the details mentioned in the UGC NET Answer Key 2026 below:

• Name of the exam
• Date of exam
• Subject ID
• The shift of the exam
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

Candidates can calculate their marks using the UGC NET answer key 2026. Check the marking scheme of the UGC NET 2026 answer key given below:

• There will be 50 questions carrying 2 marks each in Paper 1.
• Paper 2 carries 2 marks for each correct response.
• There will be no negative marking for wrong answers/unattempted questions.

Candidates will be able to access and download the provisional UGC NET 2026 answer key by visiting the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, and logging in with their application number and date of birth/password.

Some of the universities accepting UGC NET scores 2026 are mentioned below:

• University of Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Hyderabad
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National Open University

No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet announced the UGC NET June 2026 result date. However, the testing agency is expected to announce the UGC NET result 2026 soon on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest updates regarding the answer key and result.

Name of colleges who are accepting UGC NET scores 2026 are as follows:

• University of Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Hyderabad
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National Open University

The challenge fees for the UGC NET answer key is Rs 200 per question.

The login credentials to download the UGC NET answer key are:

• Application number
• Date of birth
• password
• Captcha code

The last year's December cycle cutoff scores for commerce are as follows:

• JRF: 218
• Assistant Professor: 186
• Phd admission: 158

The details mentioned on the UGC NET answer key are as follows:

• 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

The qualifying marks are as follows:

The factors determining cutoff are:

• Number of candidates who appeared in the exam
• Difficulty level of the UGC NET 2026 question paper
• Previous year UGC NET cut off trends

Candidates can expect the UGC NET 2026 answer key to be out soon on ugcnet.nta.nic.in. After the announcement of the provisional answer key, they will be able to access it on the official website.

The NTA is expected to issue the UGC NET 2026 June provisional answer key soon on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates will be able to access the answer key soon.

The National Testing Agency will soon issue the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep their login details ready before the announcement of the provisional key.

Some of the universities accepting UGC NET scores 2026 are mentioned below:

• University of Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Hyderabad
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National Open University

Candidates can check the marking scheme given below to calculate their marks using the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key:

The provisional UGC NET answer key 2026 will be published soon on the official website and can be challenged by the candidates who are not satisfied with the answers by paying an objection fee of Rs 200.

Candidates will be able to use the UGC NET provisional answer key 2026 to compare their responses and can also use it to calculate their marks before the declaration of the UGC NET result 2026.

The UGC NET qualifying marks for2026 have been given for the categories below:

Candidates can check the factors determining the UGC NET cut-off 2026 mentioned below:

• The number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
• The difficulty level of the UGC NET 2026 question paper.
• Previous year UGC NET cut off trends.

The list of details mentioned in the UGC NET June answer key 2026 is given below:

• 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

Candidates are required to enter their application number, date of birth/password, and the security pin to log in and view the UGC NET 2026 answer key and response sheet.

Candidates will be able to access and download the provisional UGC NET 2026 answer key by visiting the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in, and logging in with their application number and date of birth/password.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key soon on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep their login credentials ready.

Check the last year's December cycle cutoff scores for commerce are:

• JRF: 218
• Assistant Professor: 186
• Phd admission: 158

The information listed in the UGC NET June answer key 2026 is mentioned below for candidates' reference:

1. Name of the exam
2. Subject ID
3. Question ID
4. Date of UGC NET 2025 exam
5. Correct option ID
6. The shift of the UGC NET 2025 exam

To access and download the answer key, candidates are required to enter the details given below:

• Application number
• Date of birth
• password
• Captcha code

According to the marking scheme, candidates will be awarded two marks for every correct answer, and there will be no negative marking for incorrect responses. They will get zero marks for unanswered or unattempted questions.

The December exam cycle UGC NET cutoff for Economics is mentioned below:

• JRF: 232
• Assistant Professor: 200
• Phd admission: 170

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the UGC NET result 2026 soon on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to keep checking the official website for the latest updates regarding the answer key and result.

Candidates who appeared for the UGC NET examination can use the formula mentioned below to calculate their UGC NET 2026 scores.

• Total Marks Obtained = Number of correct answers x Marks allotted for each correct question

Check the last year's category-wise cut-off of History JRF below: 

• Unreserved: 216
• OBC (NCL): 206
• EWS: 206
• SC: 196
• ST: 192

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not issued the exact date and time for the release of the UGC NET June session answer key. However, the answer key is expected to be announced this week.

After releasing the provisional answer key, the agency will open the objection window for three to four days. Through the window, aspirants will challenge the answer key using the supportive documents and paying the objection fees.

To access the UGC NET tentative answer key, use the following credentials:

• Application number
• Date of birth
• Password
• Captcha code

The reservation of seats are as follows:

• SC: 15%
• ST: 7.5%
• OBC NCL: 27%
• General- EWS: 10%
• 5% of the seats in the above-mentioned categories for PwBD with 40% or more disability

Applicants will receive 2 marks for every correct answer. For every unanswered or unattempted question aspirants will get zero marks. There will be no negative marking for any incorrect responses.

To challenge the UGC NET answer key 2026, candidates need to pay Rs 200 per question, which is  non-refundable.

The last year’s category-wise cut-off of History JRF are as follows:

• Unreserved: 216
• OBC (NCL): 206
• EWS: 206
• SC: 196
• ST: 192

To calculate the scores follow the formula given below:

Total Marks Obtained = Number of correct answers x Marks allotted for each correct question

To download the UGC NET result, follow the steps given below:

• Visit the official website of UGC at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Click on the public notice section, available on the screen
• Click on the 'Public Notice regarding the release of provisional answer key for UGC-NET June 2026 examination' link
• The UGC NET answer key 2026 will appear on the screen
• Download the answer key and take a printout for further reference

According to the latest update, candidates will be able to check the UGC NET 2026 answer key on ugcnet.nta.nic.in after the announcement of the provisional answer key.

The authority will also open the Objection window along with the declaration of the UGC NET Answer Key 2026. Candidates can challenge the answer key by paying Rs 200 per question.

The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key soon on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will have to keep their login details ready before the declaration of the provisional key.

• Visit the official UGC NET website
• On homepage, click on the "UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key" or "Answer Key Challenge" link
• Log in using your application number, date of birth/password and security pin
• Click on the submit button
• The answer key, question paper and your recorded responses will be displayed on the screen
• Download the answer key PDF and compare your responses to estimate your score
• If required, raise objections online within the given deadline by paying the prescribed fee per question.

Most central, state, deemed, and many private universities admit PhD candidates on the basis of UGC NET scores. Some of the popular universities are:

• University of Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Hyderabad
• Aligarh Muslim University
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Indira Gandhi National Open University

Candidates who appeared for the examination can check the list of details mentioned in the UGC NET 2026 answer key below:

• Name of the exam
• Date of exam
• Subject ID
• The shift of the exam
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

Candidates can calculate their marks using the UGC NET answer key 2026. Check the marking scheme of the UGC NET 2026 answer key given below:

• There will be 50 questions carrying 2 marks each in Paper 1.
• Paper 2 carries 2 marks for each correct response.
• There will be no negative marking for wrong answers/unattempted questions.

UGC NET 2026 examination for the June session was conducted from June 22 to 30, 2026, and July 5, 2026 (Re-exam for CT Group of institutes).

Candidates who appeared for the UGC NET 2206 examination will have to enter their application number and password at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

The National Testing Agency conducted the UGC NET 2026 examination for the June session from June 22 to 30, 2026 and July 5, 2026 (Re-exam for CT Group of institutes).

Candidates can check the list of details mentioned in the UGC NET 2026 answer key below:

• Name of the exam
• Date of exam
• Subject ID
• The shift of the exam
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

The UGC NET 2026 answer key will be published soon on the official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to view their provisional UGC NET 2026 answer key at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.