CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key Released: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the answer key and response sheet for the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 exam today, August 16. The direct link to the answer key is now active on the official NTA website, csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download it by logging in with their credentials. Candidates who appeared for the exam had been eagerly awaiting the CSIR NET June 2026 answer key, and that wait is now over. Along with the release of the answer key, the window for raising objections has also been opened. Here’s how to download the CSIR NET June 2026 answer key.
Raise objections to the answer key by August 18
After downloading the answer key, candidates can cross-check their responses. If they are dissatisfied with any of the answers provided, they can raise an objection until 11:00 PM on August 18. Please note that a fee of ₹200 per question must be paid to challenge the answer key.
How to download and challenge the answer key via the website?
To download the CSIR NET June 2026 answer key, first visit the official website.
Look for the link labelled “Answer Key Challenges for Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026” under the “LATEST NEWS” section and click on it.
Enter your application number, password, and captcha code, then click Submit.
The answer key will appear on the screen, from where you can download it.
Select the specific answer you wish to challenge, enter the required details, pay the fee, and submit the challenge.
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Link
The result will be declared based on the final answer key
The NTA will have a team of experts address the objections raised against the answer key and prepare the final answer key. The result will be declared based on this final answer key. The result is likely to be released by the end of August or early September. The June session examinations were conducted on July 17 and 18, 2026. The exams covered five subjects: Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences.
NTA issued a notification on August 10
The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a notice regarding this on August 10. However, according to the previously released notice, the provisional answer keys for these examinations are scheduled to be released on August 16, 2026.