UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key by 15th Jan, NTA to Release Provisional Key, Question Paper & Recorded Responses

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	https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in

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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