The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET December 2025 Final Answer Key today, 4th February 2026, at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Aspirants can now download the subject-wise UGC NET 2026 Final Answer Key PDF directly from this guide.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026, alongside the exam results and category-wise cut-off marks, on 4th February 2026. This definitive answer key incorporates revisions based on valid candidate objections submitted against the provisional key. Final results are calculated strictly using this data, and no further challenges will be entertained.
UGC NET Final Answer Key and Result 2026 Out
Candidates who participated in the UGC NET 2026 examination can now download the official final answer key PDF to verify their performance. This subject-specific document features the corrected responses and serves as the primary benchmark used by the NTA to finalize results and determine qualifying statuses.
Key highlights from the NTA results include:
- 5,108 candidates qualified for both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor.
- 54,713 candidates qualified for Assistant Professor and PhD admission.
- 1,17,058 candidates qualified for PhD admission only.
UGC NET Final Answer Key- Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Exam Date | 31st December 2025, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th January 2026 |
| Final Answer Key | 4th February 2026 |
| Result | 4th February 2026 |
UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026 (Subject-wise)
Subject-wise UGC NET Final Answer Key PDFs are now live at https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/. Candidates can access their specific subject file via the link provided below without requiring any login credentials.
| Subjects | Answer Key PDF |
| English | Click to Download |
| Ayurveda Biology | Click to Download |
| Commerce | Click to Download |
| Geography | Click to Download |
| Hindi | Click to Download |
| Sociology | Click to Download |
| Electronic Science | Click to Download |
| Home Science | Click to Download |
To access the answer keys for all other subjects, please use the direct link provided here:
UGC NET Result 2026 Out
Concurrent with the final answer key, the NTA has issued official scorecards detailing individual qualifying status and marks for the 7,35,614 candidates who appeared for the UGC NET December 2025 exam. Access your results using the direct link below.
How to Download UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026?
Follow the outlined steps to securely download your final answer key from the official NTA portal.
- Visit the official website www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the link “UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026”
- The page with subject-wise names appears on the screen.
- Click on the subject you have appeared and download the UGC NET Answer key PDF.
- Download and save the PDF for reference
FAQs
Q1. Is UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026 released?
Yes, the NTA officially released the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026 on 4th February 2026.
Q2. Is the UGC NET result prepared based on the final answer key?
Yes, all examination results have been calculated precisely based on this final answer key.
Q3. Where can I download the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026 PDF?
You can download the files directly from the official website at www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
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