CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Provisional Answer Key Released
Candidates who appeared for the December 18 exam can raise objection on csirnet.nta.nic.in until January 1, 2026, 11 pm
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the provisional answer key and question paper, along with candidates’ responses for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 exam.
Candidates who appeared for the paper on December 18 can check the answer keys and their responses by logging into the portal, csirnet.nta.nic.in.
In case of discrepancy, candidates can raise a challenge to any answer they believe is incorrect. Objections can be submitted online until January 1, 2026, 11 pm.
According to the NTA notice, 2,12,552 candidates appeared for the CSIR-UCG NET December 2025 session of exam.
As mentioned in the notice, a non-refundable processing fee will be charged for each question challenged. The fee must be paid online at the time of submitting the objection. Once the objection window closes, CSIR will examine all representations received from candidates.
Each challenge must be supported by relevant academic proof or justification. Challenges submitted without valid supporting documents may not be considered.
How to raise objections to CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 Answer Key?
Step 1: Visit the official CSIR UGC NET website, , csirnet.nta.nic.in
Step 2: click on the link for the CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 answer key and response sheet.
Step 3: Log in using application number and date of birth to access the provisional answer key.
Step 4: Compare the provisional answers with your recorded responses available on the portal.
Step 5: Select the question(s) for which you wish to raise an objection.
Step 6: Upload valid academic proof or justification to support your challenge for each selected question.
Step 7: Pay the prescribed non-refundable processing fee for every objection raised through online mode.
Step 8: Submit the objection form and save the confirmation page or receipt for reference.
After reviewing the challenges, CSIR will release the final answer key.
The CSIR-UGC NET result will be declared based on the final answer key, and no further objections will be entertained.
After the final answer keys are released, CSIR will evaluate the CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 results based on them. The scorecards and result will then be declared, followed by the release of cutoff marks and eligibility details for JRF and Assistant Professor.