After weeks of anticipation, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2025 exam. If you were among the lakhs who sat for the exam last month, it’s time to log in and review your responses.
📥 How to Check the Answer Key
Checking the answer key is pretty straightforward:
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Head over to the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
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Click the link for the "Provisional Answer Key – June 2025"
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Log in using your Application Number and Date of Birth
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Download your response sheet and question paper
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Compare answers and estimate your score
The key has been released for all subjects, across all shifts. Whether you're from English, Commerce, or Environmental Sciences, your key is now live.
🕐 Objection Window: Open Until July 9
Found something off in the key? You’re not alone. Many candidates often spot discrepancies, and the NTA gives you a chance to raise objections.
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You have until 5 PM on July 9 to submit your challenge.
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A fee of ₹200 per question is applicable.
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Supporting documents or references are a must—so come prepared.
Once objections are reviewed, the NTA will release a final answer key, likely within 10–14 days. No changes can be made after that.
🎯 Why This Key Matters
For many candidates, this isn’t just about a score—it’s about qualifying for Assistant Professor roles or landing the coveted Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Your estimated score from this key gives you an early idea of where you stand.
Candidates are already trying to predict the cut-offs, which vary widely by subject. A few coaching centers have also begun publishing unofficial cut-off estimates, but it’s best to wait for NTA’s official word.
🧭 What’s Next?
After objections close and the final answer key is reviewed, the results will likely be published in the third or fourth week of July. Candidates will be able to download their scorecards and see whether they’ve cleared the cut-off for their respective subject and category.
🔚 Final Word
The release of the UGC NET June 2025 answer key is a big step in this long and stressful process. If you haven’t checked your key yet, do it now. And if something feels off, don’t hesitate to raise a challenge—this is your right, and it might just make the difference.
"The system may not be perfect, but it’s getting more transparent with each cycle," said Riya Sharma, a NET aspirant from Pune. "At least now, we have a say before the results are locked in."