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UGC NET Answer Key 2026: When will provisional key, question papers, response sheets release? check past trends

UGC NET Answer Key 2026 has not been released. The provisional key, question papers and response sheets will be out within two weeks, as per past trends.

Published on: Jul 3, 2026, 11:36:43 IST
Edited by Papri Chanda
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The National Testing Agency (NTA has not yet released the UGC NET Answer Key 2026. When released, candidates who have appeared for the UGC National Eligibility Test can check the provisional key on the official website of NTA UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

UGC NET Answer Key 2026: When will provisional key, question papers, response sheets release? check past trends
UGC NET Answer Key 2026: When will provisional key, question papers, response sheets release? check past trends

In past years, the UGC NET answer key was released within 2 weeks of the exam. Check the past trends here.

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UGC NET Answer Key 2026: Check past trends

2025: The examination was held from June 25 to June 29, 2025. The provisional answer key was released on July 6, 2025.

2024: The examination was conducted till June 18. The UGC NET answer key was released on June 26, 2024.

2023: This year, the examination commenced on June 13 and concluded on June 22, 2023. The results were announced on July 6, 2023.

This year, the UGC NET exam was held from June 22 to June 30, 2026. The exam was held in two shifts: the first from 9 am to 12 noon and the second from 3 pm to 6 pm.

The Test paper consisted of two sections, each of which comprised of objective-type, multiple-choice questions. There was no break between the papers. Paper I had 50 questions of 100 marks and Paper II had 100 questions of 200 marks.The medium of the question paper was in English & Hindi only, except for language papers.

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UGC NET Answer Key 2026: How to download

To download the provisional key, candidates can follow the steps given below.

1. Visit the official website of NTA UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

2. Click on UGC NET Answer Key 2026 link available on the home page.

3. A new page will open where candidates will have to enter the login details.

4. Click on submit and your answer key will be displayed.

5. Check the answer key and download it.

6. Keep a hard copy of the same for further need.

For more related details candidates can check the official website of UGC NET.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Papri Chanda

Papri Chanda is the Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital. With over 12 years of experience as an education journalist, she has worked across multiple media platforms, building deep expertise in education policy, examinations, and higher education systems. In her current role, Papri manages the day-to-day editorial work for the education beat. She plans daily content, decides story priorities, and oversees breaking-news coverage in a fast-moving digital newsroom. She works closely with reporters to ensure stories are accurate, timely, and meet editorial standards. Papri plays a key role during major exam cycles, CBSE and state board exam results, and policy announcements. Her work focuses on covering India’s education system, including the Ministry of Education, UGC, CBSE, NEET, JEE, CUET, and important higher-education policy changes. Prior to joining Hindustan Times Digital, Papri served as Correspondent – Education at Times Now Digital, where she delivered high-volume breaking news under intense newsroom deadlines and conducted interviews with key policymakers and academic leaders. Earlier, at Dainik Jagran, she independently managed the education and careers vertical, leading coverage of competitive exams, government jobs, and admission cycles, while mentoring junior writers and streamlining editorial workflows. Papri holds a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the University of Burdwan. Outside work, she enjoys travelling, reading, experimenting with new recipes, and exploring diverse cuisines.

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