NTA UGC NET Answer Key 2026 – Status Out

The University Grants Commission (UGC), through the National Testing Agency (NTA), has released the NTA UGC NET Answer Key 2026 on its official website. The examination for the NET / JRF Exam was conducted from 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 & 30 June 2026. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now check and download the answer key. The NTA UGC NET June 2026 Result is expected to be released soon. Stay tuned to Sarkari Buddy for the direct link and other important updates.

UGC NET June 2026: Overview

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET examination for eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Below are the key highlights of the June 2026 notification:

UGC NET June 2026 Important Dates

UGC NET 2026 Application Fee

Age Limit

UGC NET June 2026 Eligibility Criteria

UGC NET 2026 Exam Pattern

The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, consisting of two papers:

• Total Papers: 2 (Paper-I & Paper-II)
• Total Questions: 150 (50 in Paper-I, 100 in Paper-II)
• Total Marks: 300 (100 for Paper-I, 200 for Paper-II)
• Duration: 3 Hours (No break between Paper-I and Paper-II)
• Negative Marking: No negative marking for incorrect answers.

Paper Details:

• Paper 1: General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude (common for all candidates)
• Paper 2: Subject-Specific Paper (based on the subject chosen by the candidate from 80+ available subjects)

UGC NET Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for UGC NET includes two papers:

• Paper 1: Covers topics such as Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), People, Development and Environment, Higher Education System.
• Paper 2: Covers subject-based topics as per the candidate's chosen subject.

Candidates are strongly advised to download the detailed and official syllabus for both papers from the NTA UGC NET official syllabus page.

How to Download UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key

Follow these steps to download your NTA UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key:

1. Visit the official National Testing Agency (NTA) UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
2. Look for the “Answer Key Challenge” or “Display of Provisional Answer Key & Recorded Responses” link on the homepage.
3. Click on the relevant link for “NTA UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key”.
4. You will be redirected to a login page. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password).
5. Complete the CAPTCHA code or other security verification, if prompted.
6. Click on the Submit button to view your NTA UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key and recorded responses.
7. You can compare your recorded responses with the provisional answer key.
8. Download the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key PDF and your response sheet for future reference.
9. If the answer key challenge window is active, you can submit objections against any question/answer with supporting evidence (fee applicable per challenge).
10. Keep a copy of the downloaded answer key until the final result is declared.

General Documents Required for Application:

• Scanned Passport size photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Educational Certificates (Mark sheets, Degree Certificates)
• Category Certificate (if applicable, e.g., OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PWD)
• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)

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