The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key along with the response sheet and recorded question papers on 16 August 2026 at the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the UGC NET June 2026 exam can now log in, download their response sheet, compare it with the provisional key, and raise objections if they find any question, option, or answer to be incorrect.
Direct Link to Check NTA UGC NET June Answer Key 2026
NTA UGC NET June Answer Key 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2026 (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admission |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | 22 June to 30 June 2026, with a re-exam held on 5 July 2026 for some candidates |
| Answer Key Release Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
UGC NET June 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UGC NET June 2026 CBT Exam | 22 June - 30 June 2026 |
| Re-exam (postponed candidates) | 5 July 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key & Response Sheet Released | 16 August 2026 |
| Objection Window Opens | 16 August 2026 |
| Objection Window Closes | 18 August 2026 |
How to Download the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link that reads "UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key" or "Challenge/Objection for Provisional Answer Key."
- Log in using your application number and password, or your date of birth along with the security pin shown on screen.
- Your question paper, recorded responses, and the provisional answer key will be displayed.
- Cross-check each of your recorded answers against the answer key.
- Download the answer key PDF and response sheet, and save or print them for future reference.
UGC NET June 2026 Marking Scheme
| Paper | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 50 | 2 | None |
| Paper 2 | 100 | 2 | None |
Candidates get 2 marks for every correct answer in both papers, and there is no negative marking for wrong or unattempted questions. This is the standard UGC NET marking pattern used by NTA across sessions.
How to Calculate Your Probable UGC NET Score
Total Marks = Number of Correct Answers × 2
Add up your correct responses in Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately using the provisional key, then multiply each by 2 and add the totals for your estimated score out of 300.
How to Raise an Objection Against the Provisional Answer Key
If you believe an answer, question, or option in the provisional key is incorrect, you can challenge it during the objection window (16-18 August 2026).
- Go to ugcnet.nta.nic.in and log in with your application number and password/date of birth.
- Open the "Challenge Answer Key" link.
- Select the question ID you want to challenge and choose what you believe is the correct option.
- Upload supporting evidence or academic references if required.
- Pay the objection fee online for each question challenged.
- Submit the challenge before the window closes.
Important Notice for English, Commerce, and Sociology Candidates
NTA has stated that a separate committee was set up to examine complaints of errors in the question papers for three subjects - English, Commerce, and Sociology. A separate public notice for these three subjects was expected to be issued after the main answer key release. Candidates of these subjects should watch the official website for this specific update, since it may affect their answer key or objection process differently from other subjects.
What Happens After the Objection Window Closes
- NTA's subject-matter experts review every valid objection received.
- Answers found to be genuinely incorrect are revised.
- A final answer key is prepared and released, generally alongside the result.
- The final answer key cannot be challenged again.
- The UGC NET June 2026 result and scorecard will be prepared based on this final key.