The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET June examination for candidates seeking eligibility for Assistant Professor positions and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The UGC NET June 2026 exam was held from 22 to 30 June 2026. As of this update, NTA has not yet released the official answer key; its status is listed as "Available Soon". This page will be updated once the key is officially published on the NTA UGC NET portal.
NTA UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 - Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2026 |
| Purpose | Assistant Professor Eligibility and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
| Exam Date | 22 to 30 June 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Available Soon |
| Answer Key Release Date | Not Yet Announced |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Start Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Application Last Date (Extended) | 24 May 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Exam Fee Payment Last Date | 24 May 2026, 11:50 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 26–28 May 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | 10 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Released | 17 June 2026 |
| Exam Date | 22–30 June 2026 |
| Answer Key | Available Soon |
| Result Declaration | Not Available yet |
Candidates should confirm all dates from the official NTA website, since schedules can be revised.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1150 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹325 |
Payment could be made online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallet.
Documents Required to Check the Answer Key
- Application Number / Enrollment Number
- Date of Birth or Login Password
- Registered mobile number or email ID (for OTP, if applicable)
How to Download NTA UGC NET June Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Look for the link titled "UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key" once it is activated.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth / Password.
- Complete the security pin/captcha and click Submit or Login.
- Your provisional answer key will be displayed on screen.
- Download and save the answer key PDF for reference.
Important Instructions
- The answer key link will remain active only for the objection window specified by NTA; check the official notice for exact dates once released.
- Candidates who wish to challenge the answer key are usually required to pay a per-question challenge fee, as specified in the official objection notice.
- Always cross-check dates and steps from the official NTA notification, since third-party sites may not reflect last-minute changes.
- Keep your login credentials (Application Number and Date of Birth) safe, as they are required to access the answer key and later the result.
Selection Process
- Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Preparation of merit list
- Eligibility determination for Assistant Professor and/or JRF
- Final result declaration
NTA UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 - Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| NTA Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
