New Delhi , July 14 : The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the provisional answer key for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 session shortly on its official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Along with the provisional answer key, the agency will also make available candidates’ response sheets and question papers, enabling aspirants to compare their recorded responses with the official answers and estimate their probable scores.
The UGC NET June 2026 examination was conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres nationwide on June 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 and 30, and July 5. The examination was held for multiple subjects and is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in universities and colleges across the country.
Once the provisional answer key is released, candidates will be able to download it by logging in to the official portal using their application number, date of birth and security code. The response sheet and question paper will also be accessible through the candidate login.
The NTA will provide an opportunity for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key if they find any discrepancy. Challenges can be submitted online by paying a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200 per question. Candidates must support their objections with valid justification and relevant proof.
According to the examination authority, the answer key challenge window is expected to remain open for two to three days. All objections received during this period will be reviewed by subject experts. Based on their recommendations, the agency will prepare the final answer key, which will form the basis for the declaration of the UGC NET June 2026 results.
How to download the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key:
• Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Click on the “UGC NET Provisional Answer Key 2026” link.
• Log in using the application number, date of birth and security code.
• View the provisional answer key, response sheet and question paper.
• Download and save the documents for future reference.
Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official website for the latest updates regarding the release of the provisional answer key, objection window and result announcement.
