The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for UGC-NET June 2026 for 84 subjects. Following the release, candidates who appeared for the examination can now review the provisional answers and raise challenges against questions or answers they believe require reconsideration.
The answer key challenge facility has been made available for a limited period. Candidates are required to submit their challenges within the prescribed deadline and pay the applicable processing fee for each question challenged.
UGC-NET June 2026 Answer Key Challenge Window
According to the information released by the National Testing Agency, the UGC-NET June 2026 provisional answer key challenge window will remain open from August 16 to August 18, 2026.
Candidates can submit their challenges until 11:59 PM on August 18, 2026. Those intending to raise objections are advised to complete the process before the deadline rather than waiting until the final hours.
The challenge facility is applicable to the provisional answer keys released for 84 subjects.
UGC-NET Answer Key Challenge Fee
Candidates challenging an answer in the UGC-NET June 2026 provisional answer key will have to pay a processing fee of Rs. 200 per question challenged.
The fee is applicable separately for each question against which a candidate submits a challenge. Candidates should therefore carefully review the answer key and submit challenges only where they believe a correction is required.
The last date for payment of the challenge fee is August 18, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
Candidates should ensure that both the challenge submission and the required fee payment are completed within the specified schedule.
English, Commerce and Sociology Answer Keys
The National Testing Agency has stated that the provisional answer key process for three subjects—English, Commerce and Sociology—is being handled separately.
According to the information provided by the agency, a committee was constituted to examine complaints received regarding different types of errors in the question papers for these three subjects.
The committee will examine the complaints, and its recommendations will form the basis for further action concerning these subjects.
A separate Public Notice for English, Commerce and Sociology is being issued later today, according to the information released by the NTA.
Therefore, candidates belonging to these three subjects are advised to wait for the separate notice and follow the instructions issued by the agency.
Candidates Advised to Check Official Sources
Candidates appearing for UGC-NET June 2026 have been advised to depend only on information issued through official channels.
The National Testing Agency has specifically advised candidates to rely on information published on the official UGC-NET website and NTA’s verified social media handles.
This is particularly important during the answer key challenge process, as the deadline for submitting objections and making the required payment is fixed.
Candidates should carefully check the official instructions before submitting any challenge and ensure that the applicable fee is paid within the prescribed time.
Important Dates for UGC-NET June 2026 Answer Key
The key dates announced for the provisional answer key challenge process are:
- Provisional Answer Keys Released: August 16, 2026
- Challenge Window Opens: August 16, 2026
- Challenge Window Closes: August 18, 2026, up to 11:59 PM
- Challenge Fee: Rs. 200 per question
- Last Date for Fee Payment: August 18, 2026, up to 11:59 PM
- Subjects Covered: 84 subjects
- Subjects Under Separate Notice: English, Commerce and Sociology
What Candidates Should Note
Candidates who have appeared for the UGC-NET June 2026 examination should check the provisional answer key released for their subject and review the answers carefully.
Those who wish to challenge any answer should complete the objection process during the window from August 16 to August 18, 2026. The processing fee is Rs. 200 for each question challenged, and the payment deadline is also August 18 at 11:59 PM.
For English, Commerce and Sociology, candidates should refer to the separate Public Notice being issued by the NTA later today. The agency has indicated that a committee was constituted to examine complaints related to various types of errors in the question papers of these subjects.
The release of the provisional answer keys provides candidates with an opportunity to review the answers and submit challenges within the designated period. Since the challenge window is time-bound, candidates are advised to complete the required process before the deadline.
Candidates should also verify all updates through the official UGC-NET website and NTA’s verified social media handles, as advised by the National Testing Agency.