Patna, January 12, 2026 — The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to release the provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 examination in the coming days. Aspirants who appeared for the eligibility test for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are eagerly checking the official website for updates.
The UGC NET December 2025 session was successfully conducted from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various subjects and exam centers nationwide.
Here is a professional visual representation of the anticipation surrounding the answer key release:
According to reliable education portals and past trends, the provisional answer key along with the question papers and candidates’ recorded responses is typically released within 5–14 days after the conclusion of the exam — often within the first week. As of January 12, 2026, the key is expected anytime soon on the official portal ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Once released, candidates will be able to:
- Download the subject-wise provisional answer keys.
- Raise objections (if any) against the keys by paying a processing fee of ₹200 per challenged answer.
- Submit supporting evidence during the objection window.
This step is crucial as NTA reviews valid challenges before finalizing the answer key and declaring results.
Here are some illustrative images showing students’ excitement while checking exam-related updates:
How to Check the UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key (When Released):
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Look for the link titled “Display of Provisional Answer Key(s) of UGC-NET December 2025”.
- Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Download the answer key PDF and response sheet.
- Raise objections, if needed, through the designated challenge window.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official NTA UGC NET website for the latest notifications, as no exact release date has been confirmed yet. Unofficial answer keys from coaching institutes are already available, but aspirants should rely only on the official version for accuracy.
The release of the provisional answer key marks a significant milestone in the process, bringing candidates one step closer to knowing their eligibility for prestigious academic and research positions across India.
Stay tuned for further updates!