UGC NET Final Answer Key 2024: Subject-wise PDF link, Steps to Download

Updated By Bipasha Ray on 15 Feb, 2024 12:59

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UGC NET Answer Key 2024

The final UGC NET Answer Key 2024 will be made available along with the UGC NET June 2024 result and the UGC NET cutoff 2024.  The direct link to view and download the UGC NET Dec 2024 final answer key will be updated below after it has been released officially.

UGC NET Final Answer Key 2024(June) - PDF Download Link(To be Activated)

The provisional UGC NET Answer Key 2024 for the June session will be released on the official website @ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will have the opportunity to raise objections against the answer key for a designated time. A processing fee of INR 200 will be charged per question that students will be required to pay to challenge the UGC NET 2024 answer key. If the challenge is accepted after evaluation and is proven to be correct, candidates will receive their fees back.

The UGC NET answer key 2024 includes the question IDs and IDs of the right options. The UGC NET 2024 exam for the June cycle is scheduled to be conducted between June 10 to 21, 2024. Candidates appearing for the UGC NET 2024 June cycle exam, will get the complete information about the UGC NET 2024 answer key on this page.

Highlights of UGC NET Answer Key 2024

In the table given below, candidates can check all the details about the answer key of UGC NET 2024 -

Features

Details

Name of the Exam

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET)

Conducting Body

National Test Agency (NTA)

Answer Key Mode

Online

Result Mode

Online

Points to Remember
  • '%' means marks are awarded to all candidates who appeared.
  • '&' means that the question is not considered for evaluation.

UGC NET Answer Key 2024 Dates (June Session)

Here in the below table, candidates can view the dates of UGC NET answer key 2024 for the June Cycle. 

Events

Dates

UGC NET 2024 Exam

June 10 to 21, 2024

Release of UGC NET June 2024 Provisional Answer Key

July 2024

UGC NET Answer Key 2024 Challenge Window

July 2024

Last Date for Payment of Fees to Challenge the UGC NET Answer Key 2024

July 2024

Release of UGC NET Dec 2024 Provisional Answer Key for Archaeology Subjects

July 2024

UGC NET Answer Key 2024 Challenge Window for Archaeology Subjects

July 2024

Release of UGC NET 2024 Final Answer Key

July- August 2024
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Steps to Download UGC NET 2024 Answer Key

The UGC NET answer key 2024 for Dec Cycle will be released in online mode on the official website. In order to download the UGC NET answer key pdf, candidates can follow the steps below:

Step 1: Access the NTA UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

UGC NET Official Website

Step 2: Open the "UGC NET Dec 2024 Answer Key" link that has been made available.

Step 3: Choose a login link from the list.

  • Through the application number and password
  • Through application number and date of birth

UGC NET Login

Step 4: Enter the following details:

  • Application number
  • Date of birth or password
  • Security pin as shown on the screen

Step 5: Click on the Login button

Step 6: The UGC NET Dec 2024 answer key PDF will be available on the screen

Step 7: Download and save it for future references

Details Mentioned in UGC NET Answer Key 2024

The UGC NET 2024 answer key includes the right responses to every question asked in the test. The following are some of the details found on the UGC NET answer key:

  • Date and Shift of the UGC NET Exam

  • Exam Subject Name and Code

  • Correction Option ID

  • Question ID

How to Calculate Scores Using UGC NET Answer Key 2024?

The UGC NET provisional answer key 2024 is released along with the questions and marked responses. Candidates are urged to thoroughly review all of the answers in the answer key after it has been made public in order to estimate their UGC NET score accurately. Applicants can use the UGC NET answer key to compute their scores by following the procedures listed below:

  • Tally the marked responses with the official correct answers
  • Add two marks for each correct answer in the exam
  • Add zero marks for each incorrect answer in the exam
  • Total the marks for all the correct answers in the exam

Discrepancy in UGC NET 2024 Answer Key

Candidates can raise objections against the answer key during the answer key challenging window through the official website if they find any discrepancies. The candidates, who are not satisfied with the UGC NET 2024 Answer Key, may challenge the same by paying a fee of INR 200 per question challenged, as a non-refundable processing fee.

How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2024?

Candidates can visit the official website, click on the answer key challenge notification from the bottom of the homepage, and pay INR 200 per question to raise challenges in the official UGC NET answer keys. If candidates are not satisfied with the answer key, they can object and challenge the answer key within an allotted time. Candidates are advised to take a printout of the OMR sheets, registered answers, answer keys, and challenges submitted by them. Candidates will get the refund for the objections raised on the UGC NET answer key 2024 to the bank account directly if the raised objections are correct. Check the steps below to challenge the answer key of UGC NET 2024.

Steps to challenge the answer key of UGC NET 2024

  • Visit UGC NET's official website.
  • Access the answer key by clicking on the provided link which will be named 'UGC NET 2024 Anwer Key'.
  • Click on any one of the links: Through the application number and password or the application number and date of birth to login
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen) and click on the Sign In button.
  • Click on the Challenge Answer Key link.
  • Choose the right answer option ID for the question ID that requires a challenge.
  • Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
  • Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
  • Click on the ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ button
  • Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode to complete the objection process.

UGC NET Result 2024

After the release of the final UGC NET answer key 2024, candidates have to wait for the UGC NET 2024 result which will be available on the official website in the form of a scorecard and can be downloaded by the candidates through their login credentials. Candidates must use their registration number and birth date/password to check the result of UGC NET 2024. Only those candidates who can secure marks equal to or more than the cut off scores will be considered eligible.

UGC NET Cut off 2024

A merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates according to the final answer keys. Amongst those candidates who have obtained Minimum marks a merit list will be prepared subject-wise and category-wise using the aggregate marks of two papers secured by such candidates. UGC NET cut off is released separately by the NTA for both Assistant Professor and JRF.

The examination authority decide the UGC NET 2024 cut off on the basis of the number of applicants who have appeared, the level of complexity of the examination and the total number of vacancies. Applicants must also score the minimum qualifying marks determined by the examination authority before achieving the cut off scores.

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FAQs about UGC NET Answer Key

When will the UGC NET answer key 2024 be released?

The UGC NET answer key 2024 for the June session is expected to be released by the NTA by the end of July 2024 on the official website- ugcnet.nta.nic.in. 

How can I calculate my expected score through the released UGC NET answer key?

Along with the questions and marked responses, the UGC NET provisional answer key is also made available. Candidates are urged to thoroughly review all of the answers in the key after it has been made public in order to estimate their UGC NET score accurately. Candidates should carefully review the UGC NET exam pattern 2023 in order to prepare for the same. Candidates can use the UGC NET answer key to calculate their scores by following the procedures listed below:

  • Tally the marked responses with the official correct answers
  • Add two marks for each correct answer in the exam
  • Add zero marks for each incorrect answer in the exam
  • Total the marks for all the correct answers in the exam

How to challenge the UGC NET answer key?

If candidates find any discrepancies in the provisional answer key of UGC NET they can raise objections against it by following the below-mentioned steps: 

  1. Go to NTA’s official website @ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  2. Click on the link on the homepage that says "Challenge UGC NET Answer Key". 
  3. Enter the required credentials in order to login to your account, such as, application number and password or application number and date of birth. 
  4. To challenge the answer key for the exam you have appeared for, click on the appropriate link. 
  5. Choose the question number for which you wish to challenge the answer key. 
  6. Attach the supporting documents in your upload and give an in-depth explanation for why you think the solution key is inaccurate. 
  7. For each question you want to challenge, pay the necessary fee of INR 900. Even if NTA accepts the challenge, the fee cannot be refunded. 
  8. Submit the challenge. 

It is crucial to remember that applicants can only challenge the answer key within a specific period of time, which will be stated in the notification sent by NTA.

What is the UGC NET response sheet?

The candidate's recorded responses to the multiple-choice questions asked in the exam are included in the UGC NET Response Sheet 2023. Candidates may use it as a crucial tool to evaluate their performance and identify their strengths and weaknesses across various subject areas. The National Testing Agency (NTA) normally makes the response sheet accessible immediately after the exam is conducted.

How to download the UGC NET answer key?

A few days after the exam is conducted, the National Testing Agency (NTA) provides the UGC NET answer key. You can acquire the answer key by following the instructions below. The answer key is made available on the NTA's official website: 

  1. Go to NTA’s official website @ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  2. Click on the link on the homepage that says "Answer Key". 
  3. Provide the required credentials in order to login to your account, such as, application number and password or application number and date of birth. 
  4. To access the answer key for the exam you have appeared for, click on the appropriate link. 
  5. The UGC NET answer key will be displayed on the screen in PDF format. 
  6. Download the UGC NET answer key and take a printout of it for future reference.

What are the details mentioned on the UGC NET answer key?

All the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam are included in the UGC NET answer key. Candidates can estimate their probable scores and verify the accuracy of their answers with the aid of the answer key. The following information are included in the UGC NET answer key: 

  1. Exam details: Exam date, shift, and subject 
  2. Question number: Question number for each question asked in the exam
  3. Correct answer for each question
  4. Candidate's response: response chosen by the candidate for each question
  5. Marking scheme: number of marks allotted for each question and negative marking (if any) 
  6. Calculation of scores: By comparing their choices with the correct answers, candidates may determine their probable scores with the use of the answer key. 
     

What can be considered a good score in the UGC NET exam?

Candidates who receive more than 65% of the total marks will likely qualify for the UGC NET exam. Candidates must earn more than 67% of the total marks to be considered for a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), which is awarded to the top 1% of those who meet the requirements for an assistant professorship. A decent UGC NET exam score often falls between 65 and 70% of the possible points. Candidates that get more than 65% of the total marks have a better chance of getting selected.

Is there any subject wise cutoff for UGC NET?

Yes, the National Testing Agency makes the UGC NET cutoff available to applicants who have taken the exam in PDF format, which include subject and category-wise cutoffs. Candidates for assistant professorships or JRF and assistant professorships shall be deemed qualified if their scores are higher than the cutoff scores for their category.

For how long will the UGC NET certificate remain valid?

The Assistant Professor UGC NET Eligibility Certificate is valid for lifetime. The UGC NET JRF award letter, however, is only valid for three years after it is issued. The individuals who qualify the NET exam would be entitled to work as assistant professors in Indian universities and colleges. The Indian government will subsidize PhD research for applicants who pass the UGC JRF exam, and they will also be eligible for assistant professorships.

What is the UGC NET Answer Key?

The UGC NET Answer Key is a document that contains the correct answers to the questions asked in the UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) examination. It is released by the conducting authority after the completion of the exam.
 

Why is the UGC NET Answer Key important?

The UGC NET Answer Key is important as it allows candidates to cross-check their answers and calculate their estimated scores before the official result declaration. It helps candidates assess their performance and determine their chances of qualifying for the exam.

Where can I find the UGC NET Answer Key?

The UGC NET Answer Key is published on the official website of the conducting authority, such as the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates can visit the official website and look for the answer key notification or section to access the answer key.

Can I challenge the UGC NET Answer Key if I find any discrepancies?

Yes, candidates are usually given a specific time period to challenge the UGC NET Answer Key if they find any discrepancies or have valid objections. They need to follow the prescribed procedure and pay the required fee (if applicable) to submit their challenges.

How is the final UGC NET result calculated? Is the UGC NET Answer Key considered final?

The final UGC NET result is calculated based on the final answer key released by the conducting authority. The answer key released initially is considered provisional and subject to changes based on valid challenges received from the candidates. After considering the challenges, the conducting authority releases the final answer key, and the result is prepared based on that.

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