The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) for determining the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in universities and other higher educational institutions across India.
The NTA UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key is scheduled to be released on the official UGC NET website for candidates who appeared in the UGC NET June 2026 Examination. The examination was conducted from 22 June to 30 June 2026, while the online application process started on 29 April 2026 and continued until 24 May 2026. Candidates will be able to check their answer key by logging into the official portal using their Application Number, Date of Birth/Password, and Security Pin. The answer key will allow candidates to check their responses and estimate their probable marks before the declaration of the final result.
NTA UGC NET June Answer Key 2026: Overview
Candidates can check the important highlights of the UGC NET June 2026 Examination below.
| Examination Name | UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Examination Purpose | Assistant Professor & JRF Eligibility |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Start Date | 29 April 2026 |
| Examination Date | 22–30 June 2026 |
| Answer Key | 16 August 2026 (Available Soon) |
| Result | To Be Announced |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of the following important dates related to the NTA UGC NET June 2026 examination.
| Online Application Start | 29 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 May 2026 (Extended) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 24 May 2026 |
| Application Correction | 26–28 May 2026 |
| Exam City Details | 10 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 17 June 2026 |
| UGC NET Examination | 22–30 June 2026 |
| Answer Key | 16 August 2026 (Available Soon) |
| Result | To Be Announced |
Important Links
Candidates can use the following links to access the answer key, admit card, exam city details, notification, and other important resources.
| Check Answer Key / Register | Available |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Available |
| Download Admit Card | Available |
| Download Official Notification | Available |
| Check Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Available |
| NTA Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
Application Fee
Candidates were required to pay the examination fee according to their respective category.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1,150 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹325 |
Payment Mode: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet, and other available online payment methods.
Age Limit
Candidates must satisfy the age criteria prescribed for the respective UGC NET category.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| JRF | Maximum 31 Years |
| Assistant Professor / NET | No Upper Age Limit |
Additional age relaxation is applicable as per the UGC NET June 2026 examination guidelines.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification for UGC NET June 2026.
| Examination | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| UGC NET / JRF June 2026 | Candidates who have passed or are appearing in a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks are eligible. Candidates holding a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree may also be eligible as per the prescribed rules. |
Candidates should check the official notification for complete subject-wise and category-wise eligibility conditions.
How to Check NTA UGC NET June Answer Key 2026?
Candidates can check and download their answer key by following these steps.
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website.
- Click on the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Enter the Security Pin displayed on the screen.
- Click on the Submit/Login button.
- Your UGC NET Answer Key and response details will appear on the screen.
- Download the answer key and save it for future reference.
- Check your responses and calculate your probable score.
- If the objection facility is activated, candidates can raise objections within the prescribed period.
NTA UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: What After Answer Key?
After the release of the provisional answer key, candidates will be able to verify their answers and, if required, raise objections against the questions or answers within the prescribed objection window. NTA will examine the objections and release the final answer key after completing the objection process. The UGC NET June 2026 Result will subsequently be prepared on the basis of the final answer key.
NTA UGC NET June 2026: Mode of Selection
The UGC NET examination is conducted through the following process:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Provisional Answer Key
- Objection Process
- Final Answer Key
- Result Declaration
- Eligibility for Assistant Professor and/or JRF
Candidates qualifying for JRF and/or Assistant Professor eligibility will be determined according to the applicable UGC NET rules and qualifying criteria.