UGC NET Answer Key 2025 OUT: Download NTA UGC NET December Response Sheet PDF & Raise Objections
UGC NET Answer Key 2025 – Latest Update
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key on 14 January 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam conducted between 31 December 2025 and 7 January 2026 can now download their provisional answer key and response sheet to calculate expected scores.
The answer key has been released subject-wise for all 85 subjects, and the objection window is open till 17 January 2026.
UGC NET Answer Key 2025 – Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Dates | 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 14 January 2026 |
| Answer Key Type | Provisional |
| Objection Fee | ₹200 per question |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 17 January 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Result Date | Expected February 2026 |
How to Download UGC NET Answer Key 2025 & Response Sheet
Follow these steps to download the answer key:
Visit the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Click on “UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Challenge”
Enter your Application Number and Password / Date of Birth
Click on “View Question Paper” to see your responses
Click on “View/Challenge Answer Key”
Download the Answer Key & Response Sheet PDF
Details Mentioned on UGC NET Answer Key PDF
Candidates should verify the following details carefully:
Candidate Name
Application & Roll Number
Subject Name
Exam Date & Shift
Question ID & Correct Option ID
Chosen Option ID
Question Status
How to Calculate UGC NET 2025 Score Using Answer Key
UGC NET follows a no negative marking scheme.
Marking Formula:
Correct Answer: +2 Marks
Incorrect / Unattempted: 0 Marks
Score Calculation:
Total Marks = Number of Correct Answers × 2
➡️ Calculate marks separately for Paper 1 and Paper 2, then add both for the final raw score.
How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2025
If you find any discrepancy, you can raise objections online:
Login at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Click on “UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Challenge”
Select the question you want to challenge
Upload supporting proof (standard book or authentic reference)
Pay ₹200 per question
Submit the objection
➡️ The objection fee is non-refundable.
UGC NET Answer Key 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional Answer Key Released | 14 January 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | 14 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 17 January 2026 (11:50 PM) |
| Final Answer Key | Expected Late January 2026 |
| UGC NET Result | Expected Early February 2026 |
NaukriBee Insight
Candidates should download the response sheet immediately and calculate expected marks before the objection window closes. If even one question can change your qualification status, raising a valid objection with proper proof can make a critical difference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When was the UGC NET Answer Key 2025 released?
It was released on 14 January 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to challenge the answer key?
Candidates can raise objections till 17 January 2026 (11:50 PM).
Q3. Is there negative marking in UGC NET?
No, there is no negative marking.
Q4. When will the UGC NET result be declared?
The result is expected in February 2026.
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