The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing the Provisional Answer Key, Question Paper, and Candidate Recorded Response Sheets for the UGC-NET June 2026 examination across 87 subjects. Over 10 lakh candidates who appeared for the national eligibility test can view and download their response sheets from the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in or ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
NTA UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: Key Highlights & Schedule
Candidates can evaluate their examination performance and challenge discrepancies in the provisional key as per the schedule below:
- Conducting Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Official Website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in | nta.ac.in
- UGC NET June 2026 Exam Dates: June 22 to June 30, 2026 (Retest: July 5, 2026)
- Document Released: Provisional Answer Key, Recorded Response Sheet & Master Question Paper
- Objection / Challenge Window: Open for 3 Days from publication date
- Objection Fee: Rs. 200/- per challenged question (Non-refundable)
- Mode of Challenge: Online through candidate login portal
How to Calculate Your Probable Score Using Response Sheet
Candidates can compute their estimated raw score based on UGC NET's official marking scheme:
- Paper 1 (General Teaching & Research Aptitude): 50 Questions (100 Marks)
- Paper 2 (Subject-Specific): 100 Questions (200 Marks)
- Marking Scheme: +2 marks for every correct answer; No negative marking for incorrect or unattempted responses.
- Total Score Formula:
Total Score = (Total Number of Correct Responses) × 2.
Step-by-Step Guide to Challenge UGC NET Provisional Answer Key
If candidates notice any factual error or discrepancies in the provisional answers, they can file an objection through these steps:
- Go to the official portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link reading "UGC NET June 2026: Answer Key Challenge / View Response Sheet".
- Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
- Click on "View Question Paper / Response Sheet" to review your marked answers.
- Click on "Challenge Answer Key" to view the official Question IDs and Option IDs.
- Select the Option ID you claim to be correct against the disputed Question ID.
- Upload supporting academic documents/proof in a single PDF file (Max 1 MB).
- Click "Save Your Claims & Pay Fee", pay Rs. 200/- per question online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI, and save the payment receipt.
Post-Objection Evaluation & Final Result Timeline
Following the closure of the objection window, NTA subject matter experts will review all candidate challenges:
- Expert Panel Review: If an objection is found valid, the answer key will be revised for all candidates across shifts.
- Full Credit Rule: If a question is found technically incorrect or dropped, 2 marks will be awarded to all candidates who attempted that question.
- Final Answer Key & Results: The final answer key will be released along with the UGC NET June 2026 scorecards and category-wise cut-off percentiles for JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admissions.