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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to publish the answer key for the UGC NET December 2026 examination on its official website. The application period for the UGC NET December 2025 was from October 7 to November 7, 2025, with the examination taking place from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. Candidates who registered for the exam will be able to download the answer key from the NTA's website.

Key Dates for UGC NET December 2026 Important Dates

• Application Start Date: October 7, 2025
• Application End Date: November 7, 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: November 7, 2025
• Correction Period: November 10-12, 2025
• Examination Date: December 31, 2025 - January 7, 2026
• Admit Card Release: December 28, 2025
• Answer Key Release: Post Examination
• Result Announcement: Post Examination

Application Fees Application Fee Structure

• General: Rs. 1150/-
• EWS, OBC: Rs. 600/-
• SC, ST, PH: Rs. 325/-
• Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, E-Challan, E-Wallet, Cash Card.

Eligibility Criteria Age Limit for Admissions

• JRF: Maximum Age: 30 Years
• NET: No Age Limit

Educational Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Post Graduation Degree or be in their final year with at least 55% marks from a recognized institution.
• Candidates with a 4-Year Bachelor’s Degree are also eligible.

Subjects Offered Available Subjects for UGC NET December 2025 S. No. Subject Name S. No. Subject Name

1	Adult Education	44	Maithili
2	Anthropology	45	Malayalam
3	Arab Culture and Islamic Studies	46	Management
4	Arabic	47	Manipuri
5	Archaeology	48	Marathi

Downloading the Answer Key Steps to Download the Answer Key

• Visit the Important Links section.
• Click on the Download Answer Key link.
• Fill in the required details such as Registration Number, Date of Birth, Gender, and Verification Code.
• Submit the information to access the answer key.

Selection Process Selection Method

• Selection will be based on the Entrance Test results.