UGC NET June Answer Key 2026

About This Answer Key

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) to determine eligibility for 'Assistant Professor' and 'Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor'. Following the successful completion of the Computer-Based Test across various centers nationwide, NTA publishes the provisional answer key along with candidates' question papers and recorded responses.

The availability of response sheets allows candidates to verify their attempted answers against the provisional master key. If candidates find any discrepancies or disagree with the official key, NTA provides an online Challenge Window where candidates can submit objections backed by valid scientific or documentary evidence within the prescribed timeframe.

All representations submitted by candidates are reviewed by a panel of subject experts appointed by NTA. If a challenge is found valid, the key is revised accordingly for all candidates. The final answer key prepared post-expert evaluation forms the basis for raw score compilation and percentile calculation in the official UGC NET June results.

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How to Download UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key

1. Visit the official NTA UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Locate and click on the link titled "UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key / Response Sheet Challenge" on the homepage.
3. Select the login option: "Through Application Number and Password" or "Through Application Number and Date of Birth".
4. Enter your credentials along with the displayed security PIN/CAPTCHA.
5. Click 'Submit' to access your candidate dashboard.
6. Click on "View/Challenge Answer Key" to display your question paper, recorded responses, and official correct option IDs.
7. Download and save the PDF copy of your response sheet for future personal analysis.

How to Raise Objection

1. Log in to the official NTA candidate portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in during the active challenge window.
2. Click on the "Challenge Answer Key" option provided on the dashboard.
3. You will see Question IDs in sequential order along with the Option ID declared as correct by NTA.
4. To challenge an option, check the box next to one or more Option IDs that you believe are correct.
5. Upload supporting documents/proofs in a single PDF file (if required) as evidence for your challenge.
6. Click 'Save your Claim' and proceed to the payment page.
7. Pay the required non-refundable processing fee per question challenged using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
8. Download and save the challenge confirmation receipt for your records.

Check the official website notification for exact objection fees, rules, and window timings once declared by NTA.

How to Calculate Expected Marks

Candidates can estimate their raw examination scores using the provisional answer key and response sheet by applying the verified UGC NET examination scheme:

• Paper 1: 50 Questions (100 Marks) — General Teaching & Research Aptitude
• Paper 2: 100 Questions (200 Marks) — Subject-Specific Paper
• Total Questions: 150 Questions | Total Marks: 300 Marks | Duration: 3 Hours
• Marking Scheme: Award +2 marks for every correct answer.
• Negative Marking: There is NO negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions.
• Calculation Formula: Total Marks = (Number of Correct Answers) × 2.

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