The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026 for the June session on 28 August 2026 at the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The final key covers 84 out of 87 subjects. English, Commerce, and Sociology are not included in this release because those three papers are being reconducted. This article explains the important dates, how to download the final answer key and response sheet, the marking scheme, the objection rules, and what happens next.
Direct Link to Check UGC NET June 2026 Final Answer Key
UGC NET June 2026 Final Answer Key - Quick Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2026 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admission |
| Total Subjects in Exam | 87 |
| Subjects Covered in Final Answer Key | 84 |
| Subjects Excluded (Reconduct) | English, Commerce, Sociology |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Mode | Online, through candidate login |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
UGC NET Answer Key 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UGC NET June 2026 Exam | 22 June to 30 June 2026 |
| Re-Examination (for affected candidates) | 5 July 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key Objection Window | 16 August to 18 August 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | 28 August 2026 |
| Re-Exam for English, Commerce & Sociology | 9 and 10 September 2026 |
| Result Status | 28 August 2026 |
Documents and Login Credentials Needed to Download the Answer Key
- Application Number
- Password or Date of Birth (as set during registration)
- Examination name and examination district
- Roll number or seat number
- Security PIN / CAPTCHA code (generated at login)
How to Download UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026: Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the "Click to View Final Answer Key" link under the latest updates or notices section.
- Click the link, which will redirect to the candidate login portal.
- Enter your examination name, examination district, roll number or seat number, and date of birth.
- Carefully enter the CAPTCHA code shown on screen and click submit.
- Your subject-wise final answer key and response sheet will open on the next page.
- Download and save a copy of the final answer key and response sheet for your records.
How to Calculate Your UGC NET Score Using the Final Answer Key
- Log in to the official NTA UGC NET portal.
- Download your Final Answer Key PDF and Response Sheet PDF.
- Match each Question ID in the response sheet against the correct option shown in the final key.
- Add 2 marks for every question where your marked response matches the final key.
- Add 0 marks for unattempted or incorrect responses.
- Sum the marks across Paper I and Paper II to get your estimated total score out of 300.
There is no negative marking in the UGC NET examination, so incorrect answers do not reduce your score.
What Information Does the UGC NET Final Answer Key Contain?
- Exam date and shift (morning or evening)
- Subject name and subject code
- Question ID (a unique identifier for each question)
- Correct answer or correct option number for each question
- Your marked response as recorded in the response sheet
- Question paper code or test booklet details
Important Instructions for Candidates
- The final answer key is legally binding for evaluation; no further objections are entertained against it.
- Candidates of English, Commerce, and Sociology must appear for the reconducted exam before their key and result are processed.
- Always download the final answer key and response sheet directly from ugcnet.nta.nic.in using your own login credentials.
- Keep a saved or printed copy of your final answer key and response sheet for future reference or grievance purposes.
- Cross-check the Question ID carefully while matching responses, as similar-looking questions can carry different IDs across shifts.
