UGC NET June 2025 answer key PDF download link is now active on the SarkarAlert portal as well as the official NTA website. Candidates can grab the provisional answer key, check their recorded responses, and raise objections online before the deadline.
UGC NET June 2025 Answer Key – Quick Overview
- Exam Cycle: June 2025
- Key Release Date: 06 June 2025
- Challenge Fee: ₹200 per question
- Official Site: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Important Dates
- Notification: 16 Apr 2025
- Apply From: 16 Apr 2025
- Last Date: 12 May 2025
- Fee Payment: 13 May 2025
- Correction Window: 14 – 15 May 2025
- Exam Date: 25 – 29 Jun 2025
- Exam-City Slip: 19 Jun 2025
- Admit Card: 22 Jun 2025
- Answer Key Out: 06 Jun 2025
- Result: To be announced
Application Fee (for reference)
- General: ₹ 1150/-
- OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹ 600/-
- SC / ST / PwD: ₹ 325/-
- Payment Modes – Debit/Credit Card, Net-Banking, UPI, Mobile Wallet
Age (as on 01 Jun 2025): JRF – Max 31 years │ Assistant Professor – No upper-age limit • Category-wise relaxation applicable.
| Eligibility – UGC NET & JRF June 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Programme | Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
| UGC NET (Assistant Professor + JRF) | — |
• Master’s degree (or appearing) in relevant subject with at least 55 % marks (50 % for reserved categories). • Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree are also eligible for NET. |
JRF Age Relaxation – Category-wise
| Category | Maximum Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC-NCL / PwD / Women | +5 years |
| L.L.M. Degree Holders | +3 years (add-on) |
| Research Experience | Up to 5 years (based on certificates) |
Selection Process: Single-session CBT (Paper 1 & Paper 2) ➜ Aggregate score ➜ Merit List ➜ Eligibility for Assistant Professor / Award of JRF.
JRF Fellowship: ₹ 37,000 p.m. (first two years) and ₹ 42,000 p.m. (subsequent years) + HRA where applicable.
Documents You Should Save
- UGC NET Admit Card 2025 (PDF)
- Provisional Answer Key PDF
- Response Sheet PDF
- Question Paper PDF
- Fee Receipt for Objections (if submitted)
Steps to Download & Challenge UGC NET Answer Key
- Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in and select “UGC NET June 2025 Provisional Answer Key”.
- Log in with your Application Number & Date of Birth/Password.
- Click “View / Download Answer Key” to get paper-wise PDFs.
- To challenge, choose the question(s), upload supporting evidence and pay ₹ 200 per question.
- Submit before the deadline and keep a copy of the acknowledgement.
| Direct Links | |
|---|---|
| Download Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details | Click Here |
| Download Exam City Details Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| Apply Online Link | Click Here |
| Download Date Extend Notice | Click Here |
| NTA Official Website | Click Here |
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UGC NET 2025 – Exam Pattern at a Glance
The CBT is a 3-hour session containing two compulsory papers:
Paper 1 – 50 MCQs (100 marks): Teaching/Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Reasoning, DI, ICT, etc.
Paper 2 – 100 MCQs (200 marks): Subject-specific syllabus selected by the candidate.
No negative marking.
Quick Preparation Tips for Future Attempts
- Analyse previous-year question papers to understand weightage.
- Create micro-notes for quick revision of high-yield topics.
- Attempt NTA mock tests to familiarise yourself with the CBT interface.
- Allocate equal time to theory and practice; focus on accuracy.
UGC NET Exam Centres 2025
The exam is scheduled across 300+ cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Jaipur, Bhopal, and Guwahati. Candidates can choose up to four preferences while applying. For admission-related alerts, keep an eye on our Admission section.
FAQs – UGC NET June 2025 Answer Key PDF Download
- Q: Can I download the answer key subject-wise?
A: Yes, Paper 2 answer keys are available subject-wise on the login dashboard. - Q: Will NTA refund the objection fee if my challenge is correct?
A: Yes, the fee for accepted challenges will be refunded to the same payment method. - Q: Where can I find UGC NET results?
A: Results will be hosted on ugcnet.nta.ac.in and simultaneously updated on SarkarAlert in the Results section. - Q: What is the expected date of UGC NET June 2025 result?
A: Results are usually announced within 10–15 days after the final answer key release.
