NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key OUT Check Now
National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the Provisional Answer Key and Recorded Response Sheets for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination June 2026 on 16 August 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Computer Based Examination held on 17 and 18 July 2026 can check and download their answer key, question paper, and response sheet online through csirnet.nta.ac.in using their Application Number and Date of Birth / Password.
Important Dates
| Advance City Intimation Slip | 08 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Release Date | 13 July 2026 |
| CSIR NET Exam Dates | 17 & 18 July 2026 |
| Answer Key Available | 16 August 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | Notified Soon |
Exam Summary
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 |
| Eligibility Award | JRF & Assistant Professor (Ph.D. Admission) |
| Objection Fee | ₹200/- Per Question Challenged (Non-Refundable) |
Required Login Details
- CSIR NET Application Number.
- Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY) OR Password.
- Security PIN / Captcha Code.
Subjects Covered
- Chemical Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
CSIR UGC NET June 2026: Answer Key Overview
| Exam Name | Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 17 and 18 July 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Released (16 August 2026) |
| Official Portal | csirnet.nta.ac.in |
How to Download & Challenge NTA CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key
- Visit the official NTA CSIR NET website - csirnet.nta.ac.in.
- On the homepage, click on the link titled “Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026: Click Here to Answer Key Challenge”.
- Choose your login option: Through Application Number and Password OR Through Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Enter your credentials and security PIN, then click “Sign In”.
- Click on “View / Challenge Answer Key” to view your question paper, recorded responses, and provisional answer keys.
- To challenge any answer key, select the Question ID and the option ID you claim to be correct.
- Upload supporting documentary proof in a single PDF file.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of ₹200/- per question online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Save and print the challenge confirmation receipt for future reference.
Important Links
Before Checking Answer Key
Please verify the official website, objection window, fee rules, and question paper details before submitting any challenge.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.