The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the temporary answer keys for the UGC NET December 2025 session . Students who took this exam can now check these answer keys. Along with the answer keys, the NTA has also provided each student's marked response sheet and the actual question paper. Students can download these documents from the NTA website by logging in. The last date to challenge any answer is January 17, 2026 .
This is an important step for students to check their performance before the final results are out. If any student finds a mistake in the NTA's answer key, they can object to it online. A fee of Rs 200 must be paid for each question challenged.
Key Dates for UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key
The National Eligibility Test (NET) for the December 2025 session took place from December 31, 2025 , to January 6, 2026 . Now, students can review the temporary correct answers for the questions asked in the exam. Here are the important dates related to the answer key and the challenge process:
| Event | Date |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key, Response Sheet, and Question Paper | January 14, 2026 |
| Time to Challenge Answer Keys | January 14 to January 17, 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Objection Fee | January 17, 2026, till 11:50 PM |
How to Download Your UGC NET Answer Key and Response Sheet
To get your temporary answer key, your response sheet, and the question paper, follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official NTA UGC NET website.
- Look for the link that says "UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key" or "Challenge of Answer Key UGC NET December 2025".
- Click on the link.
- You will need to log in. Enter your application number and your password . You might also need to type a security key (a code shown on the screen).
- Once logged in, you can see and download your provisional answer key, your response sheet (which shows the answers you marked), and the question paper.
- Download these documents and save them on your computer or phone.
How to Challenge an Answer in UGC NET December 2025
If you believe that any answer provided by the NTA in the provisional answer key is wrong, you can challenge it. Follow these steps:
- First, download and carefully check the provisional answer key against your response sheet.
- If you find an answer you think is incorrect, log back into the NTA portal using your application number and password.
- Find the option to "Challenge Answer Key".
- Select the question number you want to challenge.
- You will need to provide proof or a reason why you think NTA's answer is wrong. This could be from a textbook or an academic source.
- After selecting the question(s) and giving your reasons, you must pay the objection fee.
Objection Fee Details
For each question you challenge, you need to pay an amount of Rs 200 . This fee is non-refundable, which means you will not get the money back even if your challenge is found to be correct. You must pay this fee online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking. Challenges submitted without the correct fee will not be reviewed by the NTA.
What is UGC NET?
UGC NET stands for University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test. It is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This exam is for Indian citizens who want to become Assistant Professors in Indian universities and colleges, or for those who want to get a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Passing this exam is important for a career in teaching and research at the university level.
Next Steps After Answer Key Challenge
After the deadline for challenging answers, the NTA will review all the objections received. If any challenges are found to be valid, the provisional answer key will be updated. A final answer key will then be released. Following this, the NTA will declare the final results for the UGC NET December 2025 session. Students should keep checking the official NTA website for the latest updates on results.
