The National Testing Agency will release the UGC NET Answer Key 2025 soon after the exam is conducted successfully. The UGC NET December 2024 exam will be conducted from January 3 to 16, 2025, in different cities across the country. The answer key is expected to be released in the third week of January 2025.
Aspirants can download the UGC NET December Answer Key from the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, or from the direct link, which will be updated soon on this page. The answer key serves as a crucial document for analysing performance and predicting qualifying chances.
UGC NET Answer Key 2025
UGC-NET is conducted twice every year (June & December) by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to ascertain the eligibility of candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/ or Assistant Professorship. The UGC NET December 2024 exam is scheduled from January 3 to 16, 2025 and the answer key will be released in the coming days. Here are the important details for the exam given below:
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET |
| Frequency | Twice a Year |
| Eligibility for | Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and/ or Assistant Professorship |
| Exam Date | January 3 to 16, 2025 |
| Answer Key | To be released soon |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
UGC NET exam will be conducted in computer-based test mode for 85 subjects. Thus, candidates must refer to the provisional UGC NET answer key as and when released in order to compute their tentative scores in the exam and get an idea of their qualifying status.
UGC NET Answer Key 2025 Link
The UGC NET Answer Key 2025 will be made available to the candidates in two phases i.e. provisional answer key and final answer key. To check the answer key, aspirants must enter a valid application number and date of birth in the login portal. Once released, the direct link to download the answer key will be updated below.
- Official Website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Answer Key: Link to be added soon
Details Mentioned in Answer Key
The UGC NET answer key comprises the correct responses to all the questions asked in the exam. The list of the following details will be printed in the answer key as shared below:
- Exam Date
- Shift Timing
- Question ID
- Correct Option ID
- Subject Name and Code, etc
How to Calculate UGC NET Marks Using the Answer Key?
Aspirants can calculate their tentative scores in the UGC NET exam with the help of the answer key and marking scheme prescribed by the officials. Here are the quick steps shared below to compute probable UGC NET scores:
- Download the answer key from the official website.
- Compare your marked response with the provisional keys.
- For each correct response, add 2 marks.
- Deduct 0 marks for each incorrect answer.
- Now, add the marks of all the correct answers to arrive at the tentative scores.
How to Raise Objection Against Answer Key
After releasing the provisional UGC NET answer key, if any candidate finds discrepancies in the answers, they can file an objection against it in the prescribed format within the deadline. However, they need to pay fees of Rs 200 per question through online payment mode. Here are the simple steps involved in objecting the answer key:
- Go to the official UGC NET website.
- On the homepage, click on the “Answer Key” link.
- Enter the application number and date of birth to log in successfully.
- Then, select the “Challenge Answer Key” link.
- Now select the question ID along with the correct option ID you are willing to challenge.
- Attach the required document to support your claim and pay the prescribed fees to file the objection successfully.
UGC NET Final Answer Key 2025
After the release of the UGC NET provisional answer key, candidates will get the chance to challenge the keys in the stipulated period. Once the objection is received, the exam committee will review it carefully and then release the final answer key based on that. No request for modification or changes will be entertained after the release of the answer key.
How to Download UGC NET Answer Key 2025
The UGC NET Answer Key 2025 will be released in PDF format for all the candidates who have appeared in the exam. Follow these simple steps to access the answer key without any hassles:
- Go to the official UGC NET website.
- On the homepage, click on the “Answer Key” link.
- Now, log in with the application number and date of birth.
- The answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen.
- Save, download, or take the printout of the keys for future use.
