UGC NET Answer Key 2024: Subject-wise DEC Answer Key PDF Link & Release Date

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2024 ( UGC NET )

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Updated on Jan 13, 2025 13:06 IST

The NTA is expected to release the UGC NET 2024 December session provisional answer key within a week of the completion of an exam. Candidates will be able to download it from the official website or via direct link provided below once released. The UGC NET 2024 December exam was started on January 3, 2025 and will end on January 16, 2025. The UGC NET result and cut-off for the December session will be released on the official website. The UGC NET 2024 Final Answer Key for the December session will be released at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. 

However, the UGC NET answer key is released in two phases- i) Provisional Answer Key and ii) Final Answer Key in the form of a PDF. The candidates can access the UGC NET answer key through the candidates' login on the official website-ugcnet.nta.ac.in using their application number and date of birth.

Direct Link to check: UGC NET 2024 June Final Answer Key

Q:   How can I download UGC NET December Answer Key?

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The National Testing Agency NTA will release the UGC NET 2024 December answer key on the official website. The answer key will be released on the official website of NTA and can be downloaded by following the below-mentioned steps: a) Visit the official website b) Click on the "Answer Key" link available on the homepage. (C) Click on the link for the answer key. E) The answer key will be displayed on the screen in PDF format. F) Download the answer key and take a printout of it for future reference. 

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Q:   What is the fee for challenging the UGC NET provisional answer key?

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The fee for challenging the UGC NET answer key is INR 200 per question. Candidates can challenge as many questions as they want by paying the fee for each question separately. The fee for challenging the answer key is non-refundable, even if the challenge is accepted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates can pay the fee for challenging the answer key online using a credit card, debit card, or net banking. It is important to note that the fee for challenging the answer key is subject to change, and candidates should check the latest notification released by NTA for the updated fee structure. Candidates should also note that they can challenge the answer key only within a specified timeframe, which will be mentioned in the notification released by NTA. Candidates are advised to carefully review the answer key and supporting documents before raising any objections. The challenges raised by the candidates will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts, and the final answer key will be released after considering all the objections raised by the candidates.
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Q:   How can I raise objections against UGC NET provisional answer key?

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If candidates find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key of UGC NET they can raise objections against it by following the below-mentioned steps: a) Visit the official website b) Click on the "Challenge UGC NET Answer Key" link available on the homepage. C) Enter your login credentials such as application number and password to log in to your account. D) Click on the link for challenging the answer key for the exam you have appeared for. E) Select the question number for which you want to challenge the answer key. F) Upload the supporting documents and provide a detailed explanation of why you think the answer key is incorrect. G) Pay the required fee for each question that you want to challenge. The fee is non-refundable, even if the challenge is accepted by NTA. H) Submit the challenge. It is important to note that candidates can challenge the answer key only within a specified timeframe, which will be mentioned in the notification released by NTA. Candidates are advised to read the instructions carefully before raising the objections. The challenges raised by the candidates will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts, and the final answer key will be released after considering all the objections raised by the candidates.
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UGC NET Final Answer Key Release Date 2024

The UGC NET 2024 December session Answer Key will be released on the official website. The UGC NET provisional answer key 2024 for the December session is expected to be released within a week of the completion of an exam.

Direct Link to check: UGC NET 2024 December Answer Key: to be updated

Direct Link to check: UGC NET 2024 June Final Answer Key

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UGC NET 2024 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

03 Jan '25 -

27 Jan '25

UGC NET 2024 December Exam Date

ONGOING
DatesPast Exam Dates

17 Oct '24

UGC NET Exam 2024 June Cutoff

17 Oct '24

UGC NET Exam 2024 June Result

11 Sep '24

UGC NET Exam 2024 Provisional Answer Key for Aug 27 to Sep 5 Out

How to Download UGC NET Answer Key 2024?

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check and download the UGC NET 2024 June Final answer key:

  • Visit the official website of NTA UGC NET: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
  • Click on the "Final UGC NET Answer Key 2024" link, on the homepage
  • A new PDF file will open.
  • The UGC NET final answer key will appear on the screen
  • Download and save it for future references

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check and download the UGC NET 2024 provisional answer key:

Step 1: Log on to the official website of NTA UGC NET - https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Step 2: Click on the answer key link available for the UGC NET exam

Step 3: Click on any one of the login links:

  • Through the application number and password
  • Through application number and date of birth

Step 4: Enter the following details:

  • Application number
  • Date of birth or password
  • Security pin as shown on the screen

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Step 5: Click on the Sign In button

Step 6: Download UGC NET answer key, response sheet, and question paper

Details Given on UGC NET Answer Key

UGC NET 2024  answer key contains correct answers for all the questions asked in the exam. Some of the details that are present on the UGC NET answer key are as follows:
  • Exam date
  • Exam shift
  • Exam subject name and code
  • Question ID
  • Correct option ID

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UGC NET Answer Key Challenge Fee

All candidates who are not satisfied with the answer(s) in the key can challenge it in the prescribed format on the official website of the exam. However, candidates have to pay non-refundable INR 200 per question in online mode via Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking/ UPI. 

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Steps to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2024

The steps to challenge the UGC NET provisional answer key are given below:

  •  Visit the official website of UGC NET 2024
  •  Click on the link available for the answer key
  • Click on any one of the links: Through the application number and password or the application number and date of birth
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
  • Click on Sign In
  • Click on the Challenge Answer Key link
  • Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
  • Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
  • Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
  • Click on the ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ button
  • Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode

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UGC NET Answer Key Challenge Fee Reduced

As per the official UGC NET notification, the NTA has reduced the provisional UGC NET answer key 2023 challenge fee from INR 1,000 to INR 200 per challenge.

How to Calculate UGC NET Score based on Answer Key?

The UGC NET provisional answer key is released along with the questions and marked responses. Once released, candidates are advised to check all answers in the key carefully to have the correct estimation of the UGC NET score. For the same, candidates should go through the UGC NET exam pattern 2024 thoroughly. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to calculate their scores correctly through the UGC NET answer key:

  • Tally the marked responses with the official correct answers
  • Add two marks for each correct answer in the exam
  • Add zero marks for each incorrect answer in the exam
  • Total the marks for all the correct answers in the exam

How to Download UGC NET Final Answer Key 2024?

Candidates can check the final answer key for the UGC NET exam by following the steps mentioned below

Step 1: Log on to the official website of NTA - ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Step 2: Click on the final answer key link

Step 3: View, download, and print the UGC NET answer key

The final answer key contains ‘%’ and ‘&’ as correct answers for a few questions. These symbols imply:

  • '%' means marks are awarded to all candidates who appeared
  • '&' means that the question is not considered for evaluation

UGC NET/JRF Certificate for 2024

The candidates can download the e-certificate from the official website by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website- ecertificate.nta.ac.in 
  • Select the institution- UGC NET/JRF 
  • Enter the captcha  
  • The page will redirect to the login page for e-certificates 
  • Fill out the application number, date of birth, and session  
  • Click on Proceed 
  • UGC NET/JRF e-certificate will appear on the screen  
  • Download the UGC NET/JRF e-certificate and save it for later use

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