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UGC NET Answer Key 2026 (Unofficial): Download Subject-wise Response Sheet PDF

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Jun 11, 2026 10:25 AM IST
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The unofficial UGC NET Answer Key 2026 is now available, curated by expert faculty at Adda247. Download your subject-wise response sheet PDF via the direct link provided below to cross-verify your answers.

The UGC NET June 2026 examination is being held from June 22 to June 30, 2026. While the official answer key will be published on the NTA portal at www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in, our subject experts at Adda247 have compiled this unofficial version based on memory-based questions shared by recent test-takers.

UGC NET Answer Key 2026 Out

By utilizing this unofficial answer key, candidates can thoroughly review their performance, calculate estimated scores, and gauge their chances of qualifying before the official results are declared.

Particulars Details
Answer Key (Unofficial) 26th June 2026
Answer Key 1st Week of July 2026
Raise Objections To be Notified
Raise Objection Fee Rs. 200/-
Result Release Date By the end of July 2026
Login Credentials Application Number and Date of Birth
Exam Date 22nd to 30th June 2026
Exam Name University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET June Cycle) 2026
Number of Subjects 87
Mode of Answer Key Online
Marking Scheme Each Question Carries 2 Marks
Negative Marking No

UGC NET Answer Key 2026 Download Link

Download the unofficial subject-specific answer keys using the provided links. Candidates can calculate their tentative scores by awarding themselves 2 marks for every correct answer; please note that there is no negative marking in the UGC NET 2026 exam.

Day Shift  Papers English Hindi
22nd June 2026 Shift 1 Paper 1 Click to Download Click to Download
Geography) Click to Download Click to Download
Shift 2 Paper 1 Click to Download Click to Download
Computer Science Click to Download
Home Science Click to Download Click to Download
Music Click to Download Click to Download
23rd June 2026 Shift 1 Paper 1 Click to Download Click to Download
Education Click to Download Click to Download
Shift 2 Law Click to Download
Philosophy Click to Download Click to Download
24th June 2026 Shift 1 Paper 1 Click to Download Click to Download
Political Science Click to Download Click to Download
Shift 2 Paper 1 Click to Download Click to Download
Commerce Click to Download
25th June 2026 Shift 1 Paper 1 Click to Download Click to Download
Shift 1 English Click to Download

How to Download UGC NET June Answer Key 2026?

The official UGC NET June session answer key will be accessible on the official website, www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can retrieve it by logging in with their application number and password.

  1. Visit the official website of UGC NET, i.e., www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
  2. On the homepage, click on “UGC NET June Answer Key Challenge” under the candidate’s activity section.
  3. After this, a new page appears with Login Options “Through Application Number and Password” and ” Through Application Number and Date of Birth”
  4. Click on any of these and enter the required credentials per the admission certificate.
  5. The UGC NET Answer Key PDF 2026 appears on the screen.
  6. Download the UGC NET June Answer Key and cross-check the answers asked in the examination

UGC NET 2026 Marking Scheme

Unsure about the UGC NET 2026 marking scheme? We have provided a detailed breakdown of the scoring process to help you accurately calculate your total marks using the official UGC NET Answer Key 2026.

UGC NET Answer Key 2026- Marking Scheme
Particulars Marks
Each Correct Answer +2 marks
Each Incorrect Answer 0 mark
More than one response 0 mark
Blank Answer 0 mark

Raise Objection

The UGC provides a formal window for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key if they identify any discrepancies. Valid objections must be submitted with supporting evidence within the specified timeframe, accompanied by the required fee paid via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Steps to Raise Objections to UGC NET Answer Key 2026

To file an official objection regarding the UGC NET Answer Key 2026, please follow the step-by-step instructions outlined below.

  1. Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth. Enter your Security PIN as displayed, then click on the submit button.
  2. Click on “View Question Paper” for marked responses and to view or challenge the Answer keys.
  3. You will see Question IDs in sequential order.
  4. The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option(s)’ stands for the correct Answer Key to be used by NTA.
  5. If candidates want to challenge this option, they may use any one or more of the Option IDs given
  6.  In the next four columns, by clicking the check box.
  7. After clicking your desired option, scroll down to ‘Save your Claims’ and move to the next.
  8. You will see a display of all the Option IDs you have challenged.
  9. You may want to upload supporting documents in which you can select ‘Choose File’ and upload (all documents are to be put in a single PDF file only)
  10. Click on ‘Save your Claims and pay fee’ or, in case you want to modify the claims, click on ‘Modify your Claims’.
  11. After saving the claims, you will find a screen displaying your challenges.
  12. Kindly pay the fee by clicking on ‘Pay Fee. ’
  13. The claims will be saved after the successful payment of the required fee.
  14. Select your Mode of Payment and pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 200/- for each question challenged.

FAQs

When will UGC NET Answer Key 2026 release?

The official UGC NET Answer Key for the June 2026 cycle is expected to be released during the first week of July 2026.

What credentials are required to candidates to download the official UGC NET Answer Key?

To download the official UGC NET Answer Key, candidates must have their application number ready along with their password or date of birth.

Is there a negative marking in UGC NET Exam 2026?

No, there is absolutely no negative marking applicable for the UGC NET Exam 2026.

How much fee must the candidates pay to challenge a wrong answer key?

The processing fee for challenging each question in the UGC NET provisional answer key is set at ₹200.

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