UGC NET Answer Key 2025: Download PDF, Response Sheet

NTA will release the UGC NET Answer Key 2025 in two parts, firstly the provisional answer key, the first document containing answers to the questions asked in the examination followed by the final answer key. During this period, candidates will have an opportunity to raise any obligations (if found). Then the next and final answer key will be released after being reviewed by the experts. This will be the last answer key where there will be no option to change anything, this will be followed by the announcement of the results.

UGC NET Answer Key 2025 

For the UGC NET June session 2025, the UGC NET Provisional Answer key 2025 will be released today, 4th July 2025 on the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in. It will be available in the form of a PDF, allowing candidates to review and download it easily. 

The answer key helps the candidates to evaluate their performance, calculate the approximate value/score, and analyse the chances of selection or cracking the exam. The most crucial feature of the answer key includes the option of raising the obligation. Candidates can object to any answer, which includes a complete process, one of which includes paying an amount of INR 200 for each question. 

How to Download the UGC NET Answer Key 2025?

To download the UGC NET Answer Key 2025 , here is a step-by-step guide to help candidates access the answer key: 

Step 1: Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in 

Step 2: Click on the link labeled “UGC NET Answer Key 2025.”

Step 3: Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth

Step 4: View and download the Provisional Answer Key and your Response Sheet

Step 5: If needed, click on “Challenge Answer Key” to raise objections (a fee of INR 200 per question applies)

UGC NET Answer Key 2025 PDF Download Link 

UGC NET is conducted for 85 subjects including Adult Education / Continuing Education / Andragogy / Non? Formal Education, Home Science, Defence and Strategic Studiesand more. Candidates can access the Answer key of all these subjects via this official link, Answer Key Download . 

Here is a list of the Top 10 subjects and the link to their answer key given below: 

UGC NET Answer Key 2025 Marking Scheme

Note: Candidates can use this formula to calculate their expected score:
Total Score = (Correct Answers × 2) 

How to Object Answer Key? 

If candidates find any discrepancy in the UGC NET provisional answer key 2025 , they can raise objections within the given time frame. The process is conducted online through the official NTA portal with a fee of INR 200 per challenged question.

1. Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in 
2. Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth
3. Click on the link for “Answer Key Challenge.”
4. Select the question(s) you wish to challenge
5. Upload supporting documents or explanations for your claim
6. Pay the non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question via online payment
7. Submit your challenge before the deadline

How to Calculate Marks with Answer Key

To calculate your UGC NET 2025 marks using the answer key, follow these simple steps:

1. Download the Provisional Answer Key and your response sheet from ugcnet.nta.ac.in
2. Match your answers with the correct options in the answer key
3. Count the number of correct answers in both Paper I and Paper II
4. Use this formula: Total Marks = Number of Correct Answers × 2
5. There is no negative marking, so incorrect or unattempted questions don’t affect your score

For example: If you got 42 correct in Paper I and 85 correct in Paper II, your score will be = (42 + 85) × 2 = 254 marks. 

UGC NET Answer Key 2025 Release Date