UGC NET Answer Key 2026, June Exam Subject-wise Response Sheet PDF

UGC NET June Examination 2026 is scheduled from 22nd June to 30th June 2026 (re-exam: 5th July). Candidates who participated in the Computer-Based Examination are anxiously waiting to answer key to know the correct answer of all questions asked in the exam. UGC NET Answer Key 2026 will be released in the 2nd week of July 2026. Bookmark our page for the latest updates regarding the answer key.

UGC NET Answer Key 2026 Out

With the help of the answer key, the candidates can cross-check their responses to the questions asked in the exam to calculate their estimated scores and predict their qualifying status before the release of the results.

UGC NET Answer Key 2026

The link to download the UGC NET Answer Key 2026 PDFs will be activated in 2nd week of July 2026 by the National Test Agency at their official website www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download the subject-wise answer key by providing their login credentials. For the ease of candidates, we will also provide the official link below to download the answer key once it is officially released.

How to Download UGC NET June Answer Key 2026?

The answer key for the UGC NET June Session Exam can be accessed with the application number & password from the official website www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in by following the steps:

1. Visit the official website of UGC NET, i.e., www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
2. On the homepage, click on “UGC NET June Answer Key Challenge” under the candidate’s activity section.
3. After this, a new page appears with Login Options “Through Application Number and Password” and ” Through Application Number and Date of Birth”
4. Click on any of these and enter the required credentials per the admission certificate.
5. The UGC NET Answer Key PDF 2026 appears on the screen.
6. Download the UGC NET June Answer Key and cross-check the answers asked in the examination

UGC NET 2026 Marking Scheme

If you are confused about the marking scheme for UGC NET 2026, then do not worry; we have discussed the UGC-NET Marking Scheme in detail. Just follow it and calculate your score using the official UGC NET Answer Key 2026.

Raise Objection

UGC has also provided an opportunity to raise objections for the candidates who are not satisfied with the responses released through the answer key. The candidates can raise objections, if any, with proper proof to challenge them along with the provisional UGC NET Answer key within a given time frame. The candidates have to pay a fee per challenge through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI Payment modes.

Steps to Raise Objections to UGC NET Answer Key 2026

To raise objections to the UCG NET Answer Key 2026, candidates can follow the steps provided below.

1. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth. Enter your Security PIN as displayed, then click on the submit button.
2. Click on “View Question Paper” for marked responses and to view or challenge the Answer keys.
3. You will see Question IDs in sequential order.
4. The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option(s)’ stands for the correct Answer Key to be used by NTA.
5. If candidates want to challenge this option, they may use any one or more of the Option IDs given
6.  In the next four columns, by clicking the check box.
7. After clicking your desired option, scroll down to ‘Save your Claims’ and move to the next.
8. You will see a display of all the Option IDs you have challenged.
9. You may want to upload supporting documents in which you can select ‘Choose File’ and upload (all documents are to be put in a single PDF file only)
10. Click on ‘Save your Claims and pay fee’ or, in case you want to modify the claims, click on ‘Modify your Claims’.
11. After saving the claims, you will find a screen displaying your challenges.
12. Kindly pay the fee by clicking on ‘Pay Fee. ’
13. The claims will be saved after the successful payment of the required fee.
14. Select your Mode of Payment and pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 200/- for each question challenged.

UGC NET Answer Key 2026 (Unofficial)

Candidates can download the unofficial subject-wise answer key from the direct link shared here. Candidates can match their responses with the help of the answer key and calculate their tentative scores by adding 02 marks for each correct answer, and there is no negative marking in the UGC NET Exam.