The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and recorded responses for the UGC-NET June 2026 re-examination conducted for English, Commerce and Sociology. Candidates who appeared for the re-examination can now check their provisional answer keys on the official UGC-NET website.
The re-examination for the three subjects was conducted on September 9 and 10, 2026, at various centres across the country. Along with the provisional answer key, NTA has opened the objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any question or answer.
The challenge window will remain open until September 13, 2026, with candidates required to submit their objections by 11:59 PM. The last date for payment of the processing fee is also September 13, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
UGC-NET June 2026 re-exam: Important dates
- Re-examination: September 9 and 10, 2026
- Provisional answer key released: September 10, 2026
- Answer key challenge window: September 10 to September 13, 2026
- Last date to submit objections: September 13, 2026, up to 11:59 PM
- Last date for fee payment: September 13, 2026, up to 11:59 PM
UGC-NET answer key challenge fee
Candidates who are not satisfied with an answer can raise an objection by paying a processing fee of Rs 200 per question. The fee will be refunded in full if the challenge is accepted by the subject experts. Payment can be made through debit card, credit card or net banking.
NTA has clarified that objections will be accepted only through the online challenge facility during the specified window. Challenges submitted through email, fax, letter or any other mode will not be considered.
How to check UGC-NET June 2026 re-exam answer key
Candidates can follow these steps to check their provisional answer key and recorded responses:
- Visit the official UGC-NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the link related to the UGC-NET June 2026 re-examination provisional answer key.
- Click on the answer key link.
- Enter the required login credentials.
- Submit the details to access the provisional answer key and recorded responses.
- Download the answer key and response details for future reference.
How to challenge UGC-NET June 2026 re-exam answer key
Candidates who wish to challenge an answer can use the online challenge facility available on the official website. They need to log in, select the question they want to challenge and provide relevant supporting evidence or details. After submitting the objection, candidates must pay the Rs 200 processing fee per question and retain the confirmation for future reference.
NTA said that if a challenge is found valid by the subject experts, the necessary correction will be made uniformly for all candidates who appeared for that subject. Candidates therefore do not need to submit the same objection more than once.
The challenges received within the stipulated deadline will be considered before the final answer key is prepared. NTA has also clarified that no further challenge or grievance regarding the answer key will be entertained after the objection window closes or after the declaration of the UGC-NET result.
