The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the Answer Key for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 exam soon. Candidates who appeared for the exam can download their answer keys from January 15, 2026 . This key will help students check their answers and raise objections if they find any errors. The UGC NET December 2025 exam was held from December 31, 2025, to January 07, 2026 , for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions.
Key Dates for UGC NET December 2025
Here are the important dates related to the UGC NET December 2025 examination:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | October 07, 2025 |
| Online Application Start | October 07, 2025 |
| Online Application Last Date | October 07, 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | October 07, 2025 |
| Application Correction Dates | November 10 to 12, 2025 |
| Exam City Information Slip | December 21, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | December 28, 2025 |
| Exam Dates | December 31, 2025 to January 07, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | January 15, 2026 |
| Raise Objection Date | As per official schedule (to be announced) |
| Result Date | To be notified soon |
About the UGC NET JRF Exam
The National Eligibility Test (NET) is conducted by the NTA for the University Grants Commission (UGC). This exam helps decide if Indian nationals are eligible for Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges, or for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The JRF provides financial support for higher studies and research.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet certain conditions to be eligible for the UGC NET JRF exam:
Age Limit (as of 2025)
- For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum age is 30 years .
- For Assistant Professor only: There is no age limit .
Educational Qualification
Candidates need to have a Master’s Degree. They should have passed or be appearing for their Master’s Degree in a related subject. A minimum of 55% marks or an equivalent grade from any recognized university or institution in India is required. For more details, students must check the official NTA UGC NET JRF Notification 2026.
Application Fees
The application fees for the UGC NET December 2025 exam were as follows:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹1150/- |
| EWS/OBC | ₹600/- |
| SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities (PH) | ₹325/- |
Candidates paid the examination fee using Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or other online payment methods.
Subjects Covered in UGC NET JRF
The UGC NET JRF exam covers a wide range of subjects. Some of these include:
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|
| 01 | Adult Education / Continuing Education |
| 11 | Commerce |
| 14 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 18 | Economics / Rural Economics |
| 21 | English |
| 31 | History |
| 41 | Law |
| 59 | Political Science |
| 68 | Sanskrit |
| 74 | Sociology |
There are many more subjects listed in the official notification. Candidates should check the complete list on the NTA website.
Selection Process
The selection process for UGC NET JRF December 2025 involves these stages:
- Written Exam
- Merit List preparation
- Document Verification
How to Download the Answer Key and Raise Objections
The NTA will release the answer key on its official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in , on January 15, 2026 . Follow these simple steps to download your answer key:
- Go to the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in .
- Look for the link that says “UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key” or “Check Marks 2026” and click on it.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth in the required fields.
- Click the “Submit” button.
- Your UGC NET JRF Answer Key 2026 will appear on the screen.
- Download and print the Answer Key. Keep it safe for your records.
If you find any incorrect answers in the key, you can raise an objection. NTA will announce the specific dates for raising objections soon. Keep checking the official website for updates on the objection window and the final result date.