The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC NET June 2025 examination for various subjects across India. This exam is a national-level eligibility test for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) posts in Indian universities and colleges.
With the completion of the exam, the NTA is set to release the UGC NET June 2025 answer key, allowing candidates to check their responses, calculate probable scores, and raise objections if needed. This is an essential step in maintaining fairness and transparency in the evaluation process.
What Is the UGC NET June 2025 Answer Key?
The answer key is an official document containing the correct responses to the questions asked in the UGC NET exam. It helps candidates:
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Verify their marked answers
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Calculate estimated scores before results are announced
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Raise objections in case of discrepancies
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Gain confidence in the fairness of the selection process
Initially, NTA releases a provisional answer key, followed by a final answer key after reviewing candidate objections.
Event |
Date |
Application Start Date |
16 April 2025 |
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Correction / Edit Date |
9 – 14 May 2025 |
Admit Card |
As per Scheduled |
Extended Date for Apply Online |
12/05/2025 |
Extended Payment Date |
13/05/2025 |
Phase I Exam Date |
25-29 June 2025 |
Exam city Details |
19 June 2025 |
Phase I Admit Card |
22 June 2025 |
Phase I Answer Key |
22 June 2025 |
Application Fee :
Category |
Amount |
General |
₹1150/- |
OBC / EWS |
₹600/- |
SC / ST / PH |
₹325/- |
Payment Methods |
Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI Only |
Age Limit:
Criteria |
Age |
Minimum Age |
NA |
Maximum Age |
31 Years |
Note: Age Relaxation as per rules
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Details |
You must have completed or be in the final year of a Master’s Degree in the subject you are applying for. |
Minimum 55% marks required (for general category). |
Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject are also eligible. |
📚 Subjects Offered in UGC NET June 2025
S. No |
Subject Name |
S. No |
Subject Name |
1 |
Adult/Continuing/Non-Formal Education |
44 |
Maithili |
2 |
Anthropology |
45 |
Malayala |
3 |
Arab Culture & Islamic Studies |
46 |
Management & Business Areas |
4 |
Arabic |
47 |
Manipuri |
5 |
Archaeology |
48 |
Marathi |
6 |
Assamese |
49 |
Mass Communication & Journalism |
7 |
Bengali |
50 |
Museology and Heritage Conservation |
8 |
Bodo |
51 |
Music |
9 |
Buddhist / Gandhian / Jaina / Peace Studies |
52 |
Nepali |
10 |
Chinese |
53 |
Oriya (Odia) |
11 |
Commerce |
54 |
Pali |
12 |
Comparative Literature |
55 |
Performing Arts (Dance / Drama / Theatre) |
13 |
Study of Religions |
56 |
Persian |
14 |
Computer Science & Applications |
57 |
Philosophy |
15 |
Criminology |
58 |
Physical Education |
16 |
Defence & Strategic Studies |
59 |
Political Science |
17 |
Dogri |
60 |
International Politics & Area Studies |
18 |
Economics & Related Fields |
61 |
Population Studies |
19 |
Education |
62 |
Prakrit |
20 |
Electronic Science |
63 |
Psychology |
21 |
English |
64 |
Public Administration |
22 |
Environmental Science |
65 |
Punjabi |
23 |
Folk Literature |
66 |
Rajasthani |
24 |
Forensic Science |
67 |
Russian |
25 |
French |
68 |
Sanskrit |
26 |
Geography |
39 |
Sanskrit Traditional Subjects |
27 |
German |
70 |
Santali |
28 |
Gujarati |
71 |
Sindhi |
29 |
Hindi |
72 |
Community Health |
30 |
Hindu Studies |
73 |
Social Work |
31 |
History |
74 |
Sociology |
32 |
Home Science |
75 |
Spanish |
33 |
Human Rights & Duties |
76 |
Tamil |
34 |
Indian Culture |
77 |
Telugu |
35 |
Indian Knowledge Systems |
78 |
Tourism Management |
36 |
Japanese |
79 |
Tribal & Regional Literature |
37 |
Kannada |
80 |
Urdu |
38 |
Kashmiri |
81 |
Visual Arts (Drawing / Painting / Sculpture etc.) |
39 |
Konkani |
82 |
Women Studies |
40 |
HRM / IR / Labour Welfare / Personnel Management |
83 |
Yoga |
41 |
Law |
84 |
Disaster Management |
42 |
Library & Information Science |
85 |
Ayurveda Biology |
43 |
Linguistics |
86 |
Not Applicable (NA) |
How to Download the NTA UGC NET June 2025 Answer Key
Follow these steps to access the answer key:
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Visit the official NTA UGC NET website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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On the homepage, find and click on "UGC NET June 2025 Answer Key" notification
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Enter your application number, date of birth, and security PIN
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Choose your subject and exam date, if applicable
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The answer key and your response sheet will be displayed
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Download and save the PDF for score estimation
Always make sure to check the answer key set (Shift 1 or 2) that matches your exam session.
How to Calculate Your UGC NET Score
Here’s how to estimate your score using the official marking scheme:
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Each correct answer carries 2 marks
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There is no negative marking for incorrect responses
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Total marks = Number of correct answers × 2
Add your correct responses to get an approximate total score. This gives you a fair idea of your performance and whether you may qualify for JRF or Assistant Professor eligibility.
How to Raise Objections on the Provisional Answer Key
If you find any errors in the answer key, you have the right to challenge it. Follow these steps to raise objections:
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Visit the ugcnet.nta.nic.in portal
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Log in using your application credentials
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Click on the “Challenge Answer Key” option
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Select the question ID you want to challenge
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Upload supporting documents or references as proof
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Pay the required fee per question (refundable if your objection is correct)
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Submit before the deadline specified by NTA
After reviewing all valid objections, the NTA will publish the final answer key, which will be used to compile the result.
Why the Answer Key Matters
The UGC NET answer key ensures:
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Transparency in the result calculation
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A fair opportunity for candidates to report errors
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An early understanding of where you stand in the competition
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Trust in the examination and evaluation system
What Happens After the Final Answer Key?
Once the final key is published:
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Results will be prepared and uploaded on the official site
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Cutoff marks for each subject will be released
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Qualified candidates will receive eligibility certificates for JRF or Assistant Professor roles
Stay alert for updates on result dates and download instructions for your certificate.