The UGC NET answer key 2025 has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for the June session. Candidates who took the exam from 25 to 29 June 2025 can now access the provisional answer key and challenge any discrepancies through the official website.
Key Dates and Details for UGC NET Answer Key 2025
- Exam Dates: 25–29 June 2025
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 6 July 2025
- Objection Window: 6 July to 8 July 2025 (until 5 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 8 July 2025 (until 5 PM)
- Objection Fee: ₹200 per question (non-refundable)
- Official Website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
How to Download the UGC NET Provisional Answer Key 2025
Follow these steps to access your answer key and recorded responses:
- Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the “UGC NET June 2025 Provisional Answer Key” link under the Public Notices section
- Log in with your application number and date of birth/password
- View your answer key, question paper, and recorded responses
- Download or print a copy for reference
Details available on the answer key:
- Exam name and date
- Subject ID and exam shift
- Question ID and correct answer ID
- Answers marked by the candidate
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Steps to Raise Objections to the UGC NET Answer Key
If you find any discrepancies, you can challenge them as follows:
- Log in at ugcnet.nta.ac.in with your credentials
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge
- Upload supporting documents or justification (if available)
- Pay the challenge fee of ₹200 per question via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI
- Submit your challenge before 5 PM on 8 July 2025
Note: Challenges without payment will not be considered. No objections will be accepted after the deadline or through any other mode.
What Happens After You Raise an Objection?
- All objections are reviewed by a panel of subject experts.
- If your challenge is accepted, the answer key will be updated for all candidates.
- The final result will be based on the revised answer key.
- No individual communication will be sent regarding the acceptance or rejection of objections.
- The final, expert-reviewed answer key is binding and will determine the results.
UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Paper | Number of Questions | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 50 | 100 | Objective (MCQ) |
| Paper 2 | 100 | 200 | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total | 150 | 300 |
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Purpose: Eligibility for Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Marking Scheme:
- Each question carries 2 marks
- No negative marking
- No marks for unanswered or marked-for-review questions
- Full marks awarded for any incorrect or ambiguous question attempted
Why Is the UGC NET Provisional Answer Key Important?
- Transparency: Allows candidates to verify their responses and ensures a fair evaluation process.
- Accuracy: Candidates can challenge errors, leading to corrections before final results.
- Preparation: Helps candidates estimate their probable scores ahead of the official result declaration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where can I check the UGC NET answer key 2025?
A. The answer key is available at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Q. What is the last date to raise objections?
A. Objections can be raised until 8 July 2025, 5 PM.
Q. What is the fee for challenging each question?
A. The fee is ₹200 per question, non-refundable.
Q. When will the final answer key and results be released?
A. The final answer key will be published after reviewing all objections, followed by the result declaration.
UGC NET 2025: Subjects Covered
The exam included 85 subjects such as Hindi, English, Mass Communication, Library Science, Labour Welfare, and various regional and foreign languages.
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