UGC NET June 2026 answer key: When will NTA release it? Check expected date and time

Candidates who appeared for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 session are awaiting the release of the provisional answer key. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key soon in August, although the agency has not announced an official date or time for its release.

The UGC NET June 2026 examination was conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode across multiple days.The test was held from June 22 to June 30, 2026, with the examination subsequently also conducted on July 5 for the remaining scheduled subject.

The UGC NET is conducted by the NTA on behalf of the UGC to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programmes in universities and colleges across India. Held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode since December 2018, the examination assesses candidates based on their combined performance in Paper I and Paper II, which determines their eligibility for JRF and Assistant Professorship.

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UGC NET June 2026 answer key: Where to check?

Candidates will be able to check and download the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key from the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in

How to download UGC NET June 2026 answer key?

Once NTA activates the answer-key link, candidates can follow these steps:

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

2. Look for the link related to the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key.

3. Click on the answer-key link.

4. Enter the required login credentials.

5. Submit the details.

6. The provisional answer key will appear on the screen.

7. Download the answer key for reference.

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For now, candidates awaiting the UGC NET June 2026 answer key should monitor the official NTA website. The answer key is expected in August 2026, but the exact release date and time are yet to be announced by NTA.