UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Released by NTA
The National Testing Agency has officially released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 examination. This important announcement brings relief and opportunity to thousands of candidates across India.
Check Your Responses Now
Candidates who appeared for the UGC NET exam can now access multiple crucial documents on the official NTA website. The available materials include:
- The provisional answer key
- Individual recorded responses
- Subject-wise question papers
This release provides students with a valuable chance to review their performance before the final results are prepared. The transparency allows for careful assessment of potential scores.
Examination Dates Covered
The provisional answer key covers exams conducted on multiple dates. These include:
- 31 December 2025
- 2 January 2026
- 3 January 2026
- 5 January 2026
- 6 January 2026
- 7 January 2026
NTA has made comprehensive arrangements by uploading response sheets for all candidates alongside the answer keys.
Objection Window Details
Candidates who find discrepancies in the provisional answer key can raise formal objections. The agency has established a specific timeframe for this process.
The objection window opens on 14 January 2026 and closes on 17 January 2026. The deadline is strict - submissions must reach NTA by 11:50 PM on the final date. No exceptions will be made for late requests.
How to Raise Objections
Raising an objection involves a systematic process with financial considerations. Candidates must pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200 for each question they challenge.
Payment methods include:
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
- Net banking
- UPI payments
Objections submitted without proper payment will not receive consideration from NTA.
Step-by-Step Process
Follow these clear steps to check your answer key and raise objections:
- Visit the official NTA website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the "View Question Paper" option to see your responses
- Select "View/Challenge Answer Key" to access the provisional key
- Choose the specific question you wish to challenge
- Select the alternative option you believe is correct
- Upload supporting documents in a single PDF file
- Save your claims and proceed to payment
- Pay the required fee through available payment methods
What Happens After Objection Submission?
Subject experts will review all challenges thoroughly. When they find an objection valid, NTA will revise the answer key accordingly.
The final results will reflect these revisions. However, NTA will not inform individual candidates about the acceptance or rejection of their specific objections.
This process ensures fairness while maintaining administrative efficiency for the large number of UGC NET candidates.
