The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the UGC NET 2025 provisional answer key shortly on its official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2025 will be able to download the answer key, check their recorded responses, and raise objections, if any, within the stipulated time window. The provisional answer key is a crucial step in the result declaration process, allowing transparency and fairness in evaluation.
The UGC NET exam determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) across Indian universities and colleges. With the examination process completed, aspirants are now keenly awaiting the release of the answer key to assess their performance and estimate their probable scores.
What Is the UGC NET Provisional Answer Key?
The provisional answer key contains the correct responses to all questions asked in the exam. Along with it, NTA also releases the response sheet, which shows the answers marked by the candidate during the examination. By comparing both, candidates can calculate their expected score before the final results are announced.
It is important to note that this answer key is “provisional,” meaning candidates are allowed to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect, subject to valid proof.
How to Check UGC NET Answer Key 2025?
Candidates can follow the step-by-step guide below to download the provisional answer key once it is released:
Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Click on the link titled “UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key” on the homepage
Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password
The answer key and response sheet will appear on the screen
Download and save the PDF for future reference
Objection Window and Fee Details
NTA will open a dedicated objection window along with the release of the provisional answer key. During this period, candidates can challenge one or more answers by submitting supporting documents.
Objection Fee: ₹200 per question
Mode of Payment: Online (non-refundable)
Evaluation: Objections will be reviewed by subject experts
If a challenge is found to be valid, the answer key will be revised accordingly, and the fee may be refunded as per NTA norms. The final answer key will be prepared after considering all accepted objections.
Calculation of Expected Scores
Using the answer key, candidates can estimate their scores based on the UGC NET marking scheme:
Correct Answer: +2 marks
Incorrect Answer: No negative marking
Unanswered Question: 0 marks
This estimated score helps candidates gauge their chances of qualifying for Assistant Professor or JRF before the official results.
What Happens After the Final Answer Key?
Once all objections are examined, NTA will publish the final answer key, which will be used to prepare the UGC NET 2025 results. No further challenges will be allowed after this stage. The result, along with scorecards and cut-off marks, will be announced subsequently on the official website.
Key Points to Remember
The provisional answer key is for reference and objection purposes only
Candidates must submit objections within the deadline
Final results will be based solely on the revised final answer key
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official NTA UGC NET website for the latest updates and notifications regarding the answer key, objection dates, and result declaration.
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