The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December Final Answer Key 2026 for the December 2025 examination session. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now download the final answer key PDF from the official website and check the correct answers for all subjects.
The UGC NET December exam was conducted from 31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across various exam centres in India. After reviewing objections raised by candidates on the provisional answer key, NTA published the final answer key along with the results.
This answer key helps candidates verify their responses and calculate their expected scores before checking the official result.
NTA UGC NET December 2026 Overview
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2025 Session |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Date | 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | 14 January 2026 |
| Objection Window | 14 – 17 January 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Release | 4 February 2026 |
| Result Release Date | 4 February 2026 |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
The final answer key contains question IDs and correct answer options for each subject, which are used for preparing the final result.
Important Dates
- UGC NET December Exam: 31 December 2025 – 7 January 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Release: 14 January 2026
- Objection Last Date: 17 January 2026
- Final Answer Key Release: 4 February 2026
- Result Declaration: 4 February 2026
Candidates were allowed to challenge the provisional answer key before the final key was released.
Details Mentioned in UGC NET Final Answer Key
The final answer key includes the following information:
- Subject Name and Code
- Exam Date and Shift
- Question ID
- Correct Answer Option ID
- Final Answer Key after objections review
Candidates can use the answer key to match their responses and estimate their marks.
How to Download NTA UGC NET December Final Answer Key 2026
Follow these steps to download the answer key:
- Visit the official UGC NET website.
- Click on UGC NET December Final Answer Key 2026 link.
- The answer key PDF will open on the screen.
- Download the PDF and check answers subject-wise.
- Save the file for future reference.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Download Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Cutoff Marks | Click Here |
| Download Result | Click Here |
| Download Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Check Exam City Details notice | Click Here |
| Correction Link | Click Here |
| Check Correction Notice | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Bulletin | Click Here |
| NTA Official Notification | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |
About UGC NET Exam
The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is conducted by NTA to determine eligibility for:
- Assistant Professor
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
The exam is conducted twice every year in June and December sessions for candidates who wish to pursue careers in teaching and research in Indian universities.