NTA Issues Revised Final Answer Keys for UGC NET December 2025 Session
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the revised final answer keys for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 session. This significant update comes after the Agency complied with directives issued by the Delhi High Court, addressing concerns raised by candidates and legal petitions.
Background and Initial Release
Previously, the final answer keys were published on April 3, but they were incomplete, covering only History, Economics, Education, Commerce, and Hindi subjects. Following a thorough review of objections and court orders, the NTA has now issued a comprehensive set of revised final answer keys to ensure accuracy and fairness in the evaluation process.
Detailed Changes in Subject Papers
History Paper Revisions: The History subject underwent the most substantial modifications. The NTA has eliminated four questions from the paper entirely. Additionally, three questions have been updated to indicate that they have two correct answers. These adjustments were implemented in response to numerous objections filed by candidates who participated in the exam.
Commerce Paper Updates: For the Commerce paper, which was administered in the first shift on January 3, three questions have been removed. One question has also been revised to include two correct answers, aligning with the feedback and scrutiny received.
No Changes in Other Subjects: The NTA confirmed that no alterations were made to the Economics, Education, and Hindi papers. The Economics exam was held on January 7 in the first shift, the Education exam took place on January 3, and the Hindi paper remained unchanged with no questions dropped.
Examination and Legal Context
The UGC NET December 2025 examination was conducted from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, with the provisional answer key released on January 14. This test is crucial for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and admission to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes across India.
The legal proceedings began when student Kartikeya Kahol filed a writ petition challenging four specific question IDs: 4324498604, 4324498530, 4324498544, and 4324498600, urging the court to review them. A total of 60,777 candidates appeared for the History paper in the December session, and results were initially declared on February 4. Post-results, many candidates reported inaccuracies in question markings, with some voicing concerns on social media platforms about ignored errors.
Impact and Future Steps
Candidates who appeared for the affected subjects can anticipate revised results shortly. The updated results are expected to be published on the official website at any time. To download the revised final answer key, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the "UGC NET December 2025 Revised Final Answer Key" link
- The answer key PDF will open on the screen
- Download and save the file for future reference
Candidates are strongly advised to monitor the official website regularly for updates regarding the revised results and any further announcements from the NTA.
