UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key by 15th Jan, NTA to Release Provisional Key, Question Paper & Recorded Responses
UGC NET
December 2025 Answer Key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release
the provisional answer keys for the UGC NET December 2025 Examination by
15th January 2026 on its official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. As per the public notice issued on 12th January
2026, candidates who appeared for the exam across multiple dates will be able
to access their question papers and recorded responses to calculate their
expected scores and raise objections.
UGC
NET December 2025 Answer Key Out by 15th Jan
The
UGC NET December 2025 cycle was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
from 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026 for 85 subjects.
Following the conclusion of the exam, NTA has now announced the answer key
schedule. The release of the provisional answer key will initiate the challenge
window, allowing candidates to submit representations against any
discrepancies. The final answer key and result will be prepared after reviewing
all valid objections by subject experts.
UGC NET December 2025
Provisional Answer Key
Candidates
are advised to regularly check the official NTA UGC NET portal for the active
download link. The answer key is a crucial tool for self-assessment. Check the
important details regarding the UGC NET Answer Key 2025 process in the table
below.
Overview
|
Organization Name |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|
Exam Name |
UGC NET December 2025 Cycle |
|
Posts |
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) &
Assistant Professor |
|
Level of Exam |
National Level |
|
Provisional Answer Key Release Date |
By 15th January 2026 |
|
Challenge Window Dates |
To be notified soon (After key release) |
|
Exam Dates |
31 Dec 2025, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07 Jan 2026 |
|
Selection Process |
Single CBT Exam |
|
Official Website |
UGC NET December 2025
Answer Key & Response Sheet Link
The
direct link to download the UGC NET December 2025 Provisional
Answer Key, Question Paper, and Recorded Response Sheet will
be activated by 15th January 2026 on
the official website. Candidates must use their login credentials to access
their personalized response sheet.
- UGC NET December
2025 Answer Key Link – (Link will be activated by 15th
Jan)
Steps to Download UGC
NET December 2025 Answer Key
Candidates
can follow these steps to download the answer key once it is released:
1.
Visit the official UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
2.
Look for and click on the link titled “UGC
NET December 2025 Provisional Answer Key/Question Paper/Recorded Responses”.
3.
Enter your required login credentials, such as Application
Number and Date of Birth/Password.
4.
Enter the Security Captcha and click ‘Submit’.
5.
Your provisional answer key and recorded responses will be
displayed on the screen.
6.
Download the PDF and print it for reference during the objection
process.
UGC NET Answer Key 2025:
Raise Objection Process
Once
the provisional answer key is released, NTA will open a specified challenge
window (likely 2-3 days). Candidates who wish to challenge any answer must
follow the online process prescribed by NTA within this period.
1.
Log in to the candidate portal on the official website.
2.
Navigate to the ‘Challenge Answer Key’ section.
3.
Select the Question ID you wish to challenge.
4.
Choose the correct answer option as per your claim and upload
supporting documentary evidence (standard
textbook/reference page scan).
5.
Pay a non-refundable fee per question challenged (as
per NTA norms).
6.
Submit the challenge and keep the confirmation receipt for
future reference.
UGC NET Exam Pattern
& Marking Scheme 2025
Understanding
the marking scheme is essential for accurate score calculation.
- Exam Mode: Computer
Based Test (CBT)
- Papers: Single
Paper (150 MCQs)
- Duration: 3 hours
(180 minutes)
- Marking Scheme: +2 for
each correct answer.
- Negative
Marking: No
negative marking for incorrect answers.
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