CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key for candidates who appeared in the exam. The exam was conducted on 17 and 18 July 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across 224 cities and 352 centres for 1,87,739 registered candidates. Candidates can use the answer key to estimate scores and, if needed, raise objections through the official portal within the given window.

The provisional answer key has been published on 16 August 2026. Candidates can compare their marked responses with the official provisional solutions and access the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Response Sheet PDF to review their answers. If any official answer is found incorrect, objections can be submitted online during the objection period. After subject experts review all valid challenges, NTA will release the final answer key, which will be used for result calculation and for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

This notification is for the release of the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key and the process to download response sheets and submit challenges. It does not provide recruitment vacancies or post-wise vacancy counts.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

The provided information does not include educational qualification requirements for CSIR UGC NET June 2026. Candidates should refer to the official CSIR UGC NET information bulletin/eligibility details on the official portal for the complete qualification criteria.

Age Limit

The provided information does not specify age limits or age relaxation rules. Candidates should check the official eligibility notification for the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 age criteria and any applicable relaxations.

Application Fee

There is a fee for challenging the answer key. The processing fee is Rs. 200 per question challenged. The fee is stated as non-refundable. Payment is made online during the challenge submission flow.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
2. Open the candidate login section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key”.
4. Enter your Application Number and Password.
5. Enter the CAPTCHA as displayed and submit.
6. Click on “View Question Paper” to view your marked/recorded responses.
7. Click on “Click to view / Challenge Answer Key” to view the answer keys.
8. Check the answers against your responses and identify the question(s) you want to challenge.
9. Select the relevant option IDs for the question(s) you wish to challenge.
10. Upload supporting documents (all supporting documents must be combined into a single PDF file with a maximum size of 500 KB).
11. Click on “Submit and Review Claims” to proceed to the next screen after selecting the option IDs.
12. Review the summary of all question IDs and option(s) you have challenged; use “Modify Claim” if you need changes.
13. Click on “Save Claim and Pay Fee” to move to the payment gateway.
14. Click on “Pay Now” and proceed with payment using Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. After successful payment, modifications are not permitted.
15. Download the acknowledgment receipt for future reference.

Salary & Pay Scale

This page is about the answer key and challenge process for CSIR UGC NET. No salary or pay scale information is provided in the notification.

Selection Process

The notification describes the answer-key challenge workflow rather than a recruitment selection process. After the provisional answer key is released, candidates can submit challenges during the objection window. NTA will then review all valid objections with subject experts and release the final answer key. Marks calculated using the final answer key will determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.

Candidates who appeared for CSIR UGC NET June 2026 should download the response sheet/answer key from the official portal and submit challenges within the objection window, which ends on 2026-08-18 (up to 11:00 PM).