UGC-NET 2026: NTA releases provisional answer keys for 84 subjects
The challenge window is open till August 18; ₹200 processing fee per question challenged
On August 16, 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) unveiled the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects in the UGC-NET June 2026 examination. The agency noted that a challenge window would be open from August 16-18 until 11:59 PM, during which candidates can submit their challenges online through the official portal at https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
A processing fee of ₹200 per challenged question is required, with the last date for fee payment being August 18 till 11:59 PM. Challenges must be backed by documentary evidence, and any submissions received through other means will not be accepted. The agency expressed that a separate public notice will be issued for the remaining three subjects, namely English, Commerce, and Sociology.
The NTA also announced the publication of the provisional answer keys for CSIR-NET on its website, allowing Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 candidates to access the keys and challenge window.
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