The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the provisional answer key for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2026 will be published on the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in by August 10, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download the answer key and raise objections against any discrepancies.
Release Date and Availability
According to an official notice from NTA, the UGC NET 2026 answer key will be made available from August 8 to August 10, 2026. The exact date and time will be notified later. The answer key will be in PDF format for each subject and paper. Candidates are advised to check the website regularly for updates.
How to Download the UGC NET 2026 Answer Key
Follow these steps to download the answer key:
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link titled “UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key” on the homepage.
- Enter your application number and date of birth to log in.
- The answer key will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and take a printout for future reference.
How to Raise Objections
Candidates can challenge the answer key by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs. 200 per question. The objection window will be open for a limited period after the answer key release. Steps to raise objections:
- Log in to the official website using your credentials.
- Select “Challenge Answer Key” option.
- Choose the question(s) you want to challenge and provide supporting evidence.
- Pay the fee online and submit.
Important Details
“The answer key is provisional; candidates should verify their responses and raise objections if needed,” said an NTA official. The UGC NET 2026 exam was held from July 20 to July 24, 2026, in computer-based test (CBT) mode across multiple shifts. Over 10 lakh candidates registered for the exam this year. The final result is expected in September 2026.
Candidates are advised to keep their login details handy and regularly check the official website for announcements. No separate communication will be sent.
