The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Provisional Answer Key on 30th December 2025. Candidates who appeared for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination on 18th December 2025 can now download their response sheets and check the answer key from the official website https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/. Scroll down for step-by-step instructions, challenge details, and direct access information.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key Out
The CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam was conducted successfully across India in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for 2,12,552 candidates. Is the CSIR UGC NET Answer Key 2025 Out? Yes, the provisional answer key along with question papers and recorded responses has been uploaded. NTA has also opened the answer key challenge window, allowing candidates to raise objections against any discrepancies in the key by paying a fee of ₹200 per question. The final answer key will be published after reviewing all challenges.
CSIR UGC NET Answer Key 2025 Link Active: Click Here to Challenge
- Official Portal: csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Challenge Window: 30th December 2025 to 1st January 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
- Payment Last Date: 1st January 2026 (up to 11:00 PM)
Answer Key 2025 for JRF & Assistant Professor
The CSIR UGC NET is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for:
- Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor
- Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.
- Admission to Ph.D. only
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Candidates can use the answer key and response sheet to calculate their tentative scores and estimate their results. Below are the key dates:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CSIR UGC NET Exam Date | 18th December 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 30th December 2025 |
| Answer Key Challenge Window | 30th Dec 2025 – 1st Jan 2026 |
| Final Answer Key & Result | To be Announced |
Steps to Download & Challenge CSIR UGC NET Answer Key 2025
- Visit the official website: https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
- Click on the link “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key”.
- Log in using your Application Number, Password, and Security PIN.
- Click on “View Question Paper” to see your responses or “Click to view/Challenge Answer Key”.
- Match the Question IDs from your paper with those in the answer key list.
- Select the option you wish to challenge and upload supporting documents (as a single PDF).
- Click “Submit and review Claims”, then “Final Submit”.
- Pay the processing fee of ₹200 per question via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Save the confirmation for future reference.
Details Available on CSIR UGC NET Response Sheet 2025
- Candidate’s Name & Application Number
- Exam Date & Shift
- Question Paper ID / Set
- Question IDs and Options Displayed
- Candidate’s Marked Responses
- Provisional Correct Answers
- Status of Each Question (Answered/Unanswered)
- Section-wise Breakdown
How to Raise Objections Against CSIR UGC NET Answer Key 2025
Candidates unsatisfied with the provisional answer key can challenge it by:
- Logging into the portal and selecting questions to challenge.
- Uploading valid supporting documents (books, research papers, etc.).
- Paying a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question.
- Submitting before the deadline: 1st January 2026, 11:00 PM.
All challenges will be reviewed by subject experts. If accepted, the final answer key will be revised accordingly, and results will be based on the updated key.
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