UGC NET Answer Key 2026 Live Updates: June Provisional Key Download Link Out Soon at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is highly expected to release the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 exam anytime today, July 15, 2026. Candidates who appeared for this national-level eligibility test can check and download their response sheets directly from the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Along with the provisional answer keys, the NTA will also release the individual response sheets and the official question papers for all 87 subjects. This update brings major relief to nearly 9.08 lakh registered candidates who have been waiting for their recorded responses to calculate their estimated scores.
UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: Overview
| Exam Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2026 Session |
| Total Number of Subjects | 87 Subjects |
| UGC NET Exam Dates | June 22 to June 30, 2026 (Re-exam on July 5) |
| Answer Key Release Status | Expected Today (Live Anytime) |
| Official Website Link | ugcnet.nta.nic.in or ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
How to Download UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates need their official login credentials to download the answer key. Follow these direct steps once the link goes live on the NTA website:
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UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Challenge and Fee Details
The NTA allows candidates to challenge the provisional answer key if they find any errors. The online objection window will remain active for two to three days after the initial release.
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Objection Fee: Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged.
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Payment Mode: The fee can be paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
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Supporting Documents: You must upload a valid academic reference or textbook proof in a single PDF file to back up your challenge. Unverified online sources will not be accepted.
Subject experts will review all submitted objections. If a challenge is proven correct, the NTA will modify the answer key and release a final version.
How to Calculate Your Scores Using the Answer Key?
You can easily estimate your raw score before the official results come out. The UGC NET exam follows a straightforward marking structure:
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Each correct answer gives you 2 marks.
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There is no negative marking for wrong answers or unattempted questions.
To calculate, match your marked options from the response sheet with the correct option IDs in the official answer key. Count the total number of correct responses across Paper 1 and Paper 2, then multiply that number by 2 to get your total score out of 300.
Keep checking the official portal closely today for the direct download link activation.
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