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UGC NET 2025 Answer Key: Live Updates & Guide to Download Provisional Key

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET June 2025 exam from June 25 to June 29, 2025, across various centers in India.

UGC NET 2025 Answer Key

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET June 2025 exam from June 25 to June 29, 2025, across various centers in India. Candidates who appeared for this national-level eligibility test for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) roles are eagerly awaiting the release of the UGC NET 2025 provisional answer key. This article provides the latest updates on the answer key, steps to download it, and how to raise objections.

Latest Updates on UGC NET June 2025 Answer Key

Expected Release: The provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2025 session is expected to be released in the first week of July 2025 on the official NTA website.
Objection Window: Candidates will have a limited window (typically 2-3 days) to challenge discrepancies in the provisional answer key by paying a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question.
Final Answer Key: After reviewing objections, the NTA will release the final answer key, which will form the basis for the UGC NET June 2025 results.

The answer key will include correct answers for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, along with the candidate’s response sheet and question paper, enabling aspirants to estimate their scores before the official results are announced.

How to Download the UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key

Follow these steps to access the provisional answer key:

Visit the official UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Click on the “UGC NET Answer Key 2025” link displayed on the homepage.
Log in using your application number, date of birth, and security pin.
View and download the provisional answer key, response sheet, and question paper in PDF format.
Save and print the documents for future reference.

How to Raise Objections

If candidates find discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they can challenge it by:

Visiting ugcnet.nta.ac.in and clicking the “Challenge UGC NET Answer Key” link.
Logging in with their credentials (application number and date of birth).
Selecting the question(s) to challenge and providing valid proof.
Paying INR 200 per question via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable unless the challenge is accepted.

Importance of the Answer Key

The UGC NET answer key allows candidates to:

Verify Answers: Compare their responses with the official answers to estimate scores.
Challenge Errors: Ensure accuracy by submitting objections to incorrect answers.
Ensure Transparency: Promotes fairness in the evaluation process.

Additional Information

The UGC NET June 2025 exam was conducted in two shifts daily (9 AM–12 PM and 3 PM–6 PM) in computer-based mode for 85 subjects.
The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for the general category and 35% for reserved categories for both papers.
Results and scorecards will be available on ugcnet.nta.ac.in after the final answer key is released.

For further assistance, contact the NTA at 011–40759000 or email ugcnet@nta.ac.in. Stay updated by regularly checking the official website for the latest announcements.