NTA UGC NET December Final Answer Key 2026 Out – Check Now
📢 Result Released
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the final answer key for the NTA UGC NET December 2025 examination. Candidates who appeared in the exam held from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, can now check the final answer key to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores before the official result declaration.
📌 Overview
| Organization Name | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | NTA UGC NET December 2025 |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor posts |
| Exam Dates | 2025-12-31 to 2026-01-07 |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | 2026-01-15 |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/ |
📥 Check Final Answer Key
All candidates can check the final answer key for the UGC NET December exam on the official NTA website. Access the solution key to cross-verify your answers and assess your expected score.
📅 Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 2025-10-07 |
|---|---|
| Application Last Date | 2025-11-07 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 2025-12-28 |
| Exam Dates | 2025-12-31 to 2026-01-07 |
| Final Answer Key Release Date | 2026-01-15 |
📝 How to Check Final Answer Key
- Visit the official website at https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/.
- Look for the "Final Answer Key December 2025" link on the homepage.
- Enter your exam credentials as required.
- Download and carefully compare your answers with the official final answer key.
📊 Details in Final Answer Key
The final answer key includes correct answers for all questions from Paper 1 and Paper 2. It serves as an official reference for candidates to tally their attempted questions and calculate their estimated marks before the announcement of final results.
⚠️ Instructions
- The final answer key is compiled after reviewing all challenges and objections submitted by candidates against the provisional keys.
- Use the final answer key as the authoritative source for evaluating your exam performance.
- Keep checking the official website for updates on the result declaration date and further instructions.
🔗 Important Links
| Official UGC NET Website | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/ |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Here |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
❓ FAQs
When was the NTA UGC NET December 2025 exam conducted?
The exam was conducted from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026.
Where can I find the final answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 exam?
The final answer key is available on the official NTA UGC NET website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
How can I check the final answer key online?
Visit the official website and click on the "Final Answer Key December 2025" link. Enter your exam credentials to view and download the final key.
Is the final answer key subject-wise for Paper 1 and Paper 2?
Yes, the final answer key contains correct answers for both Paper 1 (general) and Paper 2 (subject-specific).
Can I challenge the final answer key?
The final answer key is released after considering all challenges. No further challenges are accepted post final key release.
What should I do after checking the final answer key?
Candidates should wait for the official result announcement based on the final answer key.
Where can I check my official UGC NET results after the answer key?
Results will be declared on the official NTA result portal: https://cnr.nic.in/Results26/Score/Login?apprefno=101052512
What details do I need to check the final answer key?
Applicants typically need their application number and date of birth to access the final key.
Why is the final answer key important?
It helps candidates accurately assess their performance and predict their scores before the final results.
What if the official website is down?
Try accessing the site after some time as high traffic may cause temporary downtime.
I found a discrepancy in the final answer key. What should I do?
No changes are accepted after the release of the final answer key. Contact NTA through official channels for clarifications.
Will the final answer key affect the merit list?
Yes, the final merit list and results are prepared based on the final answer key.
Are the exam dates fixed or subject to change?
The exam was conducted as per the schedule from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026.
Is there a direct official link to download the final answer key?
Yes, the final answer key can be accessed through the official UGC NET website linked above.
What is the next stage after the answer key release?
After the final answer key, candidates should await the official result declaration and then proceed with further admission or recruitment processes as applicable.