NTA UGC NET Answer Key 2026: The National Testing Agency has released the answer key for the NTA UGC NET December exam. Candidates who appeared in this exam were eagerly awaiting the answer key. They can now download the answer key from the official NTA website and evaluate their answers. Please note that candidates will need their application number, password, and captcha code to download the answer key. If candidates are not satisfied with any of the answers provided, they can raise objections online within the stipulated dates. Let’s find out how to download the UGC NET Answer Key 2025.
UGC NET Answer Key 2025: How to Download the Answer Key
Candidates need to visit the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Click on the active link related to the answer key in the LATEST NEWS section on the website’s homepage.
Enter your application number, date of birth, and the provided security PIN and submit.
The answer key will then open on the screen.
You can download it and compare your answers.
Objection Window Activated
The answer key for the UGC NET December exam has been released by NTA. Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer can register their objections. The objection window will be active from January 14th to January 17th, 2026. Candidates must pay an objection fee of Rs. 200 per question.
NTA UGC NET Answer Key 2026: How to register an objection
To register an objection, first visit the official website.
Click on the ‘View Question Paper’ section on the website’s homepage.
Click on the ‘View/Challenge Answer Key’ link.
After clicking the link, select the question and register your objection.
Finally, pay the objection fee.
When will the result be declared?
The UGC NET exam was conducted by NTA on January 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026, in two shifts. This exam was conducted for 85 subjects. The notification advises candidates to regularly visit the official website for the latest exam updates. According to media reports, the results are also expected to be released very soon.