National Testing Agency (NTA) — University Grants Commission
| Organization / University | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Exam / Course Name | Assistant Professor / JRF |
| Update Category | Answer Key & Objections |
| Status | ARCHIVED |
| Release Date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the provisional Answer Key along with the question paper and response sheets for Assistant Professor / JRF (All India). Candidates who appeared in the test can cross-check their marked responses with the official key to compute their estimated scores. In case of any discrepancies, candidates may submit online objections within the stipulated challenge window accompanied by prescribed proof. Detailed instructions and direct objection links are available below.
| Exam Date | 22 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Result Date | 28 Aug 2026 |
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Final Answer Key for the UGC NET June 2026 examination session. The release, dated 28 August 2026, covers 84 out of the 87 subjects conducted during the exam cycle. Please note that the papers for English, Commerce, and Sociology are currently excluded from this release as they are scheduled for a re-examination.
Candidates can access their response sheets and the final answer key by following these steps:
The UGC NET evaluation is based on the following criteria:
Calculate your total score by summing the marks obtained in both Paper I and Paper II. The final answer key is considered the authoritative source for evaluation, and no further objections will be accepted.
Candidates appearing for English, Commerce, and Sociology are reminded that their respective final answer keys and results will be processed only after the successful completion of the re-examination scheduled for 9 and 10 September 2026. Ensure you verify the Question IDs on your response sheet against the final key, as IDs are unique to specific shifts and subjects.
No, the final answer key published by the NTA is binding. No further objections or representations regarding the content of this key will be entertained.
If your subject is English, Commerce, or Sociology, your key is not yet released because the re-examination for these subjects is pending.
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