The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 examination. This key helps candidates check their answers and estimate their scores. Students who took the exam can download the answer key and their own response sheets from the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in .
The UGC NET exam is very important for those who want to become Junior Research Fellows (JRF) or Assistant Professors in Indian universities and colleges. The December 2025 session exams were held across India from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026 . The exam covered 85 different subjects . Based on past trends, the answer key is expected to be available online by the last week of January 2026 .
UGC NET December 2025: Key Dates
Here are the important dates related to the UGC NET December 2025 exam and its answer key:
| Event | Date |
| UGC NET December 2025 Exam Dates | December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | Expected by Last Week of January 2026 |
| Window to Raise Objections | To be announced soon |
| Final Answer Key Release | To be announced soon |
| UGC NET December 2025 Result | To be announced soon |
How to Download UGC NET Answer Key 2025
Candidates can follow these simple steps to download their provisional answer key and response sheet:
- Step 1: Go to the Official Website
Visit the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in . - Step 2: Find the Link
On the homepage, look for a link that says "UGC NET December Answer Key 2025" or similar. Click on it. - Step 3: Log In
A new page will open asking for your login details. Enter your Application Number , Date of Birth , and the Security Code shown on the screen. - Step 4: Submit Details
After entering the information, click on the "Submit" button. - Step 5: View and Download
Your UGC NET provisional answer key and response sheet will appear on your screen. You can check your answers against the key. - Step 6: Save for Future Use
Download the answer key and save it as a PDF file. It is good to keep a printout for your records.
Remember to keep your application number and date of birth handy before starting the download process.
Challenging the Provisional Answer Key
After the provisional answer key is released, the NTA will open a special window for candidates to raise objections. If you think an answer in the key is wrong, you can challenge it during this period. You will likely need to pay a small fee for each question you challenge.
After receiving all objections, a panel of subject experts will review them carefully. If an objection is found to be correct, the answer key will be updated. The decisions made by these experts will be final.
What Happens After the Provisional Answer Key?
Once all objections are reviewed, the NTA will release the final answer key . This final key will be used to calculate the scores. Soon after, the UGC NET December 2025 results will be announced. Keep checking the official website for the latest updates on these important steps.
