NTA UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Released, Challenge Window Open Till 18 August

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key and invited candidates to submit challenges against the answers. According to the official notice, the provisional answer keys and recorded responses are available for 84 subjects.

Candidates who appeared in the UGC NET June 2026 examination can check their recorded responses and provisional answer key through the official website. The answer-key challenge facility is available from 16 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

The official notice also states that English, Commerce and Sociology are being handled separately, and a separate notice regarding these three subjects will be issued by NTA.

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Overview

Particular	Details
Examination	UGC NET June 2026
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Answer Key	Provisional Answer Key
Subjects Covered	84 Subjects
Candidate Responses	Available
Answer Key Challenge	Available
Challenge Start Date	16 August 2026
Challenge Last Date	18 August 2026
Last Time	11:59 PM
Challenge Fee	₹200 per question
Mode of Challenge	Online
English, Commerce & Sociology	Separate notice to be issued
Official Website	ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Provisional Answer Key	Released
Challenge Window Starts	16 August 2026
Challenge Window Closes	18 August 2026
Last Time for Challenge	11:59 PM
Final Answer Key	To be announced
Result	As per NTA schedule

Candidates should complete their objections within the specified deadline because challenges submitted after the closing of the window will not be considered.

Answer Key Details

The provisional answer keys have been uploaded for 84 subjects. Candidates can also view their recorded responses and compare them with the provisional answers.

If a candidate believes that an answer provided in the provisional key is incorrect, they can challenge that particular question through the official online system.

Subjects Not Covered in This Notice

The official notice specifically mentions that the following three subjects are being dealt with separately:

• English
• Commerce
• Sociology

NTA has stated that a separate public notice regarding these subjects will be issued separately.

Answer Key Challenge Fee

Candidates who want to challenge a question must pay a processing fee of ₹200 per question challenged.

Particular	Details
Processing Fee	₹200 per question
Refund	Full refund for accepted challenges
Payment Mode	Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking
Challenge Mode	Online only

The processing fee will be refunded in full when a challenge is accepted by the subject experts.

How to Check Answer Key

Candidates can follow these steps to access the provisional answer key:

1. Visit the official UGC NET website.
2. Open the link related to the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key.
3. Log in using the required candidate credentials.
4. Open the provisional answer key section.
5. Check your recorded responses.
6. Download or save the answer key for reference.
7. Compare your responses with the provisional answers.

How to Challenge Answer Key

If you find an incorrect answer in the provisional key, you can submit a challenge online.

1. Open the official UGC NET candidate portal.
2. Log in using your examination credentials.
3. Select the question you want to challenge.
4. Choose the appropriate answer/objection option.
5. Provide the required supporting details, wherever applicable.
6. Pay the ₹200 processing fee per challenged question.
7. Review the submitted challenge carefully.
8. Submit the objection before 18 August 2026, 11:59 PM.
9. Keep the payment and challenge confirmation for future reference.

Challenges submitted through email, fax, letter or other offline methods will not be accepted.

What Happens After the Answer Key Challenge

NTA will review the challenges with the help of subject experts. If a challenge is found valid, the necessary correction will be applied to all candidates appearing for that subject.

The answer key finalized after considering the submitted challenges will be treated as final. Candidates will not be able to raise further objections after the challenge window closes or after the result is declared.

Application Fee

There is no new application fee involved in checking the answer key.

However, candidates who wish to challenge a question must pay a ₹200 processing fee for each question challenged.

Age Limit

The age-limit criteria are not applicable to the answer-key stage. Candidates only need to use their valid UGC NET examination credentials to access the answer key and recorded responses.

Vacancy Details

UGC NET is an eligibility examination for purposes including Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), eligibility for Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. programmes. This answer-key notice does not announce any new vacancies.

Eligibility

The present update concerns candidates who appeared in the UGC NET June 2026 examination and are eligible to access the provisional answer key and recorded responses through the official portal.

Selection Process

UGC NET is an eligibility examination. For this answer-key update, the immediate process is:

1. UGC NET Examination
2. Provisional Answer Key
3. Recorded Response Access
4. Answer Key Challenge
5. Expert Review
6. Final Answer Key
7. Result Declaration

Important Instructions

• Check the provisional answer key and recorded responses carefully.
• Submit challenges only through the official online portal.
• Pay the prescribed ₹200 fee for each question challenged.
• Keep proof or supporting material ready while submitting an objection.
• Do not send objections through email, fax or post.
• Complete the challenge process before 18 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
• The fee for an accepted challenge will be refunded in full.
• Do not submit the same challenge more than once.
• After the challenge period closes, further objections will not be entertained.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key released?

Yes. NTA has uploaded the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects and invited candidates to submit challenges.

How many subjects are covered in the provisional answer key?

The current notice covers 84 subjects.

What is the last date to challenge the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key?

Candidates can submit challenges up to 18 August 2026, 11:59 PM.

What is the fee for challenging one question?

The processing fee is ₹200 per question challenged.

Will the challenge fee be refunded?

Yes. The ₹200 processing fee will be refunded in full if the challenge is accepted by the subject experts.

Can I send my objection by email?

No. NTA has stated that challenges submitted through email, fax, letter or any other mode will not be accepted.

Are English, Commerce and Sociology included in this answer-key notice?

No. The official notice says that English, Commerce and Sociology are being handled separately and a separate notice will be issued for these subjects.

Will there be a final answer key?

Yes. After reviewing the challenges, NTA will finalize the answer key. The finalized answer key will be treated as final.

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This article is prepared from the official NTA notice for easy understanding. If any unintentional error occurs, candidates should verify all details from the official notice before taking any action.