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NTA Confirms UGC NET Answer Key Release This Week Amidst Delays
13 Aug
Summary
- NTA confirmed UGC NET provisional answer keys will be released this week.
- Candidates can raise challenges within a notified window after release.
- The UGC NET exam was held from June 22 to June 30, 2026.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has finally addressed concerns regarding the UGC NET answer key, confirming its release this week via a public notice on August 10, 2026. This announcement comes after days of candidate uncertainty and a reported 40-day wait since the examination concluded.
The provisional answer keys for the UGC-NET June 2026 examination, along with those for CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA (PG) & AICE (PhD) 2026, will be published on the official website. Aspirants will need their application number, password, and security pin to access and download the keys.
Detailed instructions for viewing the provisional answer keys and raising challenges will be provided upon publication. The NTA advises candidates to regularly check the official website for updates and rely solely on official communications. The UGC NET examination, which determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowships and Assistant Professor appointments, was held from June 22 to June 30, 2026, with a re-examination on July 5, 2026.
