NTA UGC NET December 2025 answer key released: Check direct link and steps to raise objections here

UGC NET December 2025 answer key: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 examination today, January 14, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check the answer key, their recorded responses, and the question papers on the official website. This gives students a chance to review their answers before the final result is prepared.The provisional answer key has been released for exams conducted on 31 December 2025, 2 January 2026, 3 January 2026, 5 January 2026, 6 January 2026, and 7 January 2026. Along with the answer key, NTA has also uploaded the subject-wise question papers and response sheets for all candidates.

UGC NET December 2025 answer key: Objection window

If a candidate is not satisfied with any answer given in the provisional key, they can raise an objection. The objection window will remain open from 14 January 2026 to 17 January 2026, up to 11:50 pm. Candidates must submit their challenges online within this time period. No requests will be accepted after the deadline.To raise an objection, candidates need to pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200 per question challenged. The payment can be made using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. Objections without payment will not be considered by NTA.

UGC NET December 2025 answer key: Steps to raise objections

Here are the simple steps to check the answer key and raise objections:

Direct link here. All challenges will be reviewed by subject experts. If a challenge is found correct, the answer key will be revised. The final result will be prepared based on the revised answer key, and no individual candidate will be informed about the acceptance or rejection of objections.