NTA released the provisional UGC NET answer key 2024 on January 31, 2025, for the exams conducted between January 3 and 27, 2025. The authority released the answer key on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The answer keys will help students evaluate their expected scores in the UGC NET exam 2024. 

Candidates were given time to raise objections to the UGC NET provisional answer key by paying INR 200 per objection till February 3, 2025 (up to 6:00 PM). Candidates must note that the objections submitted after the deadline will not be considered. After carefully considering the objections, the exam authorities will release the UGC NET final answer key.

Candidates can download the UGC NET 2024 answer key and results using their registered login credentials. Candidates in the UGC NET 2024 exam can use the UGC NET answer key to estimate their scores.

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Steps to Download Provisional UGC NET Answer Key 2024

The provisional UGC NET 2024 answer key has been released, candidates must download it and tally it with their responses to estimate their marks. The provisional CSIR UGC NET answer key 2024 download steps are shared below for the applicants:

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: Candidates must select the 'Public Notice' option present on the left-hand side of the homepage.
• Step 3: They need to find the link to the answer keys for UGC NET Merged Cycle 2024 and click on it.
• Step 4: Candidates will be redirected to a PDF file containing the final answers to UGC NET question papers of all 82 subjects.

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Direct Link to Challange Provisional UGC NET Answer Key 2024

The provisional answer key has been released and NTA has issued a public notice regarding the answer key challenge. The last date to raise objections is also notified on the official website.

The table below contains the direct link to challenge the provisional answer key and public notice issued by NTA regarding the few guidelines associated with the provisional UGC NET answer key 2024.

Steps to Challenge NET Exam Answer Key 2024

The UGC NET provisional answer key has been released. After which aspirants are given time till February 3, 2025 (up to 6:00 PM) to file objections to the UGC NET 2024 answer key. Any changes will not be considered after the objection window is closed.

The candidates can refer to the steps below for the UGC NET answer key 2024 challenge UGC NET exam.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website - ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
• Step 2: They must click 'View Question Paper and Challenge Provisional Answer Key'.
• Step 3: On the redirected page, they must log in with their application number, date of birth, and password and enter their security pin as displayed.
• Step 4: Now applicants must click on the 'Challenges regarding UGC NET Merged Cycle 2024', and they will see question IDs in sequential order.
• Step 5: They can click the appropriate checkbox next to a particular answer to raise a challenge to that specific question.
• Step 6: After clicking the desired option, scroll down, 'save the claim, and move to the next screen.
• Step 7: Finally, they can see all the answer IDs they have challenged on the UGC NET NTA answer key 2024 for the December session.
• Step 8: They will also have the option of adding certain essential documents relevant to their claim.
• Step 9: Candidates must remember to put all their documents in a single PDF file.
• Step 10: Now, they must click the 'save your claim' option.
• Step 11: After double-checking all the raised challenges, proceed with payment.
• Step 12: Pay the requisite fee by clicking on 'Click here to pay.'
• Step 13: Applicants can use any mode of payment, including debit, credit card, or net banking.
• Step 14: If the answer is correct, the amount will be refunded to the candidate's account.

UGC NET Answer Key 2024 Objection Fee

As per the official UGC NET notification 2024, the NTA has decreased the provisional UGC NET answer key 2024 challenge fee from INR 1,000 to INR 200 per challenge. Now, students can challenge the answer key at a reduced amount and only have to pay INR 200 respectively.

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Final UGC NET Answer Key 2024 PDF: Download Subject-Wise PDF

The UGC NET final answer key will be released after considering the objections raised by the candidates. Candidates can also file objections against the UGC NET provisional answer key now.

The National Testing Agency will release the final answer key on the official website tentatively in February 2024. Candidates can refer to the UGC NET 2024 answer key to estimate their scores for the exam.

The CSIR UGC NET answer key 2024 will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The direct link for the UGC NET NTA answer key 2024 will be updated in the table below.

UGC NET Official Answer Key 2024 For December Session

The official UGC NET answer key 2024 will be released soon as the provisional answer key is released and exams were conducted between January 3 and 16, 2025 (revised). It will help students learn the questions and expected answers for the papers commenced. 

The table below will be updated shortly after the final answer key for the UGC NET December session is out.

UGC NET Shift 1 Paper 1 Answer Key

The table below contains subject-wise UGC NET shift 1 paper 1 answer keys. 

UGC NET Shift 2 Paper 1 Answer Key

The table below contains subject-wise UGC NET shift 2 paper 1 answer keys. The table will be updated soon after the exams are conducted for the UGC NET December session.

CSIR UGC NET 2024 Answer Key Dates - December Session

NTA UGC NET 2024 answer key (final) will be released soon on the official website shortly before the results. In addition, the authority released the provisional answer key and will announce the official dates regarding official answer keys soon.

The date chart for the UGC NET answer key 2024 release is shared below in a tabular format for the candidates which will be updated on the table below after the release.

Note: The final UGC NET exam answer key 2024 PDF download link will be provided to the candidates once released on the official website.

How to Calculate UGC NET 2024 Scores?

UGC NET answer key 2024 scores are essential for every candidate as they impact the cutoff and merit list for the UGC NET admission process. Candidates can check UGC NET 2024 scores through UGC answer key 2024 by following the steps mentioned below:

• Candidates must add two marks for each correct answer.
• They must add zero marks for each incorrect answer.
• At last, applicants must add marks for all correct answers.

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UGC NET Answer Key 2024 Details

UGC NET answer key 2024 comprises the right answers for all the queries asked in the exam. Some of the particulars that are present on the UGC NET exam answer key 2024 are given below:

• Exam date
• Exam shift
• Exam subject name and code
• Question ID
• Correct option ID

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UGC NET Previous Years Answer Keys

Aspirants preparing for the exam can refer to the UGC NET previous question papers with answer key PDF to get an in-depth understanding of the question pattern and evaluation criteria. The following table contains answer keys for the previous academic years.

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