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NTA UGC NET December Answer Key 2026 – Download Provisional Answer Key PDF

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the NTA UGC NET December Answer Key 2026 on its official website. Candidates who appeared in the UGC NET / JRF December 2025 examination, conducted from 31 December 2025 to 07 January 2026, will be able to check and download the provisional answer key by logging in with their Application Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth.

The answer key allows candidates to verify their responses and estimate their expected scores before the declaration of the final result.

NTA UGC NET December 2025 – Overview

  • Exam Name: NTA UGC NET / JRF December 2025
  • Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
  • Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Answer Key Status: To Be Released
  • Official Website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Important Dates

  • Online Application Start Date: 07 October 2025
  • Last Date to Apply Online: 07 November 2025
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 07 November 2025
  • Correction Window: 10 – 12 November 2025
  • Exam Date: 31 December 2025 – 07 January 2026
  • Exam City Intimation Slip: 20 December 2025
  • Admit Card Release Date: 28 December 2025
  • Answer Key Release Date: 13 January 2026 (Expected)
  • Result Date: Will Be Updated Soon

Candidates are advised to verify all dates from the official NTA UGC NET website.

Application Fee

  • General Category: ₹1150/-
  • OBC / EWS: ₹600/-
  • SC / ST / PwD: ₹325/-

Payment Mode (Online):

  • Debit Card
  • Credit Card
  • Internet Banking
  • IMPS
  • Mobile Wallet

Age Limit (As per NTA Rules)

  • Maximum Age for JRF: 30 Years

Age relaxation is applicable as per UGC NET / NTA norms.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the following eligibility conditions:

  • Must have passed or appeared in a Master’s Degree examination
  • Minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories)
  • Degree must be from a recognized university or institution
  • Subject and code must match UGC NET notification

How To Check & Download NTA UGC NET December Answer Key 2026

  1. Open your web browser on mobile or computer
  2. Visit the official NTA UGC NET website
  3. Go to Latest Announcements / Notifications / Answer Key section
  4. Click on UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key link
  5. Login using:
    • Application Number
    • Date of Birth / Password
  6. Enter the captcha code and submit
  7. Your provisional answer key and response sheet will appear
  8. Download and save the answer key PDF
  9. Take a printout for future reference

NTA UGC NET December 2025 – Selection Process

  • Online Application Submission
  • Admit Card Release
  • Computer Based Examination
  • Provisional Answer Key
  • Result Declaration
  • Final Selection (JRF / Assistant Professor Eligibility)

Important Links

NTA UGC NET December Answer Key 2026 – FAQs

Q1. When will the NTA UGC NET December Answer Key 2026 be released?
The provisional answer key is expected to be released on 13 January 2026.

Q2. How can I check my UGC NET answer key?
You can check it by logging in to the official NTA website using your application number and date of birth.

Q3. Is the answer key final?
No, NTA releases a provisional answer key first. Candidates may be allowed to raise objections.

Q4. Is the exam city slip the same as the admit card?
No. The exam city slip is for information only. The admit card is issued separately.

Q5. What is the official website of NTA UGC NET?
The official website is https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/

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