NTA UGC NET December Answer Key 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the answer key for the UGC NET December 2026 examination cycle. Candidates who appeared for the exam held between 31 December 2025 and 07 January 2026 can now download the provisional answer key to cross-check their answers and estimate their scores.
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| Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Start Date: 07 October 2025 | General: ₹1150/- |
| Last Date: 07 November 2025 | OBC, EWS: ₹600/- |
| Fee Payment Last Date: 07 November 2025 | SC/ST: ₹325/- |
| Correction Dates: 10-12 November 2025 | Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet |
| Exam Dates: 31 December 2025 - 07 January 2026 | |
| Admit Card Released On: 28 December 2025 | |
| Answer Key Available From: 13 January 2026 |
About NTA UGC NET December Answer Key 2026
The NTA UGC NET December Answer Key 2026 has been published to allow candidates to verify their answers and raise objections if any discrepancies are found. This key is provisional and subject to change after the objection window closes.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must have passed or appeared for their Master's Degree examination in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university or institution to be eligible for the UGC NET exam.
Age Limit
- Maximum age for JRF: 30 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per NTA rules and government regulations.
How to Download the Answer Key
Follow these steps to download the official answer key:
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
- Look for the 'Latest Announcements' or 'Answer Key' section on the homepage
- Click on the link for “UGC NET December 2025 (2026 cycle) Answer Keyâ€
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth as registered
- Submit the details and view the provisional answer key
- Download and print the answer key for future reference
Selection Process
The selection for NTA UGC NET includes the following stages:
- Online Application Submission
- Release of Admit Card
- Written Examination
- Answer Key Release and Objection Window
- Result Declaration
- Final Selection
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Official Answer Key | Click Here |
| Answer Key Notice PDF | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Exam City Notice | Click Here |
| Correction Link | Click Here |
| Correction Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Official Bulletin | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |
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FAQs
The provisional answer key was made available from 13 January 2026 onwards.
You can download it from the official NTA UGC NET website by logging in with your application number and date of birth.
No, the answer key is provisional and candidates can raise objections within the specified window before the final key is released.
The maximum age limit for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is 30 years with applicable relaxations as per NTA guidelines.
Candidates must have passed or appeared in a Master’s Degree examination with at least 55% marks from a recognized university.
No, applications are only accepted up to the last date, which was 07 November 2025 for this cycle.
All official updates can be found on the NTA UGC NET official website and on Sarkari Job Setu.
You need your application number and date of birth to download the admit card from the official portal.
No, the exam city slip provides exam location details only, while the admit card contains detailed exam information and is released separately.
The final selection is based on written exam results followed by eligibility as per UGC guidelines.
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