UGC NET June 2025 – Provisional Answer Key Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Provisional Answer Key for the UGC NET June 2025 examination. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now access their response sheets, question papers, and answer key, and also challenge any discrepancies within the stipulated time frame.


📅 Important Dates

EventDate
Provisional Answer Key Released6 July 2025
Last Date to Challenge8 July 2025 (up to 5:00 PM)
Challenge Fee₹200 per question (non-refundable)
Mode of ObjectionOnline only

🧾 What Has Been Released?

Candidates can now access:

  • The Provisional Answer Key
  • Their Recorded Responses
  • The Question Papers for all subjects

These are accessible through the UGC NET official login using application number and date of birth/password.


🛠️ How to Download the Answer Key & Response Sheet

  1. Visit the official UGC NET portal.
  2. Click on the link titled “Display of Provisional Answer Key & Recorded Responses”.
  3. Login using your Application Number and Date of Birth or Password.
  4. You will see:
    • Your individual response sheet
    • The question paper for your subject
    • The provisional answer key
  5. Download or take a printout for your records.

❗ How to Challenge the Answer Key

If a candidate finds any incorrect answer(s) in the provisional key, they may raise an objection as follows:

Step-by-Step Process:

  1. Login to the UGC NET portal using credentials.
  2. Click on “Challenge Answer Key”.
  3. Choose the question(s) you wish to challenge by selecting the correct options.
  4. Upload supporting documents (PDF format) to justify your claim.
  5. Pay the non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question using a credit/debit card or net banking.
  6. Submit the objection before 5:00 PM on 8 July 2025.

Note: No objections will be accepted after the deadline.


🔍 What Happens After Objections?

  • All challenges will be reviewed by a panel of subject experts.
  • If a challenge is found correct, the answer key will be updated accordingly.
  • Based on the final answer key, the result will be compiled and declared.
  • No individual candidate will be informed about the acceptance/rejection of their challenge.

📊 Final Answer Key and Result

  • After reviewing all objections, the final answer key will be released.
  • The UGC NET June 2025 result will be prepared using this final key.
  • The result date will be announced shortly after the closure of the objection process.

✅ What Candidates Should Do Now

  • Download the provisional key and your response sheet immediately.
  • Cross-check your responses with the answer key.
  • File objections, if needed, before the deadline.
  • Keep your login credentials ready for future updates on the final answer key and result.

🧑‍🎓 UGC NET June 2025 at a Glance

ComponentDetails
Exam NameUGC NET June 2025
Conducting BodyNational Testing Agency (NTA)
Mode of ExamComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Answer Key TypeProvisional (Final to be released after objections)
Challenge Window6 July to 8 July 2025 (till 5 PM)
Objection Fee₹200 per question
Result DateTo be announced