- Live Updates
- Is the CSIR NET answer key released yet
- Answer key challenge window and objection fee
- Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 exam details
- How to check the answer key and raise a challenge
- What happens after the objection window closes
- What if the answer key is not available in your login
- Important Links
CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key is now on the NTA portal along with the question papers and every candidate’s recorded responses. The challenge window opened on 16.08.2026 and closes on 18.08.2026 at 11:00 PM. Each question challenged carries a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200, and objections are accepted online only. Nothing sent by email, post or any other route is entertained.
Live Updates
Is the CSIR NET answer key released yet
| Answer key question | What the official notice says |
|---|---|
| Provisional answer key status | Released on 16.08.2026 for Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 |
| Recorded responses available | Yes, displayed with the question paper for each candidate login |
| Where it is hosted | csirnet.nta.nic.in, the official NTA portal for this exam |
| Final answer key status | Not yet published. It follows after the challenge process closes |
| Result status | Not declared. Result is prepared on the revised final key |
Answer key challenge window and objection fee
| Objection question | Official detail |
|---|---|
| When the challenge window opened | 16.08.2026 |
| Last date to raise a challenge | 18.08.2026 up to 11:00 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 18.08.2026 up to 11:00 PM |
| Objection fee per question | Rs 200, described in the notice as non-refundable |
| Accepted payment modes | Credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI |
| Challenges by email or post | Not accepted. Online mode only, and no challenge without the fee |
Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 exam details
| Exam question | Official figure |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | 17 and 18 July 2026 |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Test |
| Number of exam cities | 224 cities |
| Number of exam centres | 352 centres |
| Registered candidates | 1,87,739 |
| Conducting body | National Testing Agency, for CSIR and UGC |
How to check the answer key and raise a challenge
- Open the official CSIR NET portal listed in the Important Links section at the end of this page.
- Click the answer key challenge link and log in with your application number and password, then enter the captcha.
- Open the question paper view to see your recorded responses against each question ID.
- Compare the option marked as correct in the provisional key with the answer you believe is right.
- Tick the option or options you want to claim as correct for that question ID.
- Upload any supporting document as a single PDF file, then save your claims.
- Pay Rs 200 for every question you challenged using a credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit before 11:00 PM on 18.08.2026 and keep the payment receipt, because an unpaid claim is discarded.
What happens after the objection window closes
| After the challenge | What NTA has stated |
|---|---|
| Who reviews objections | A panel of subject experts verifies every challenge received |
| If a challenge is found correct | The answer key is revised and applied to all candidates, not only the one who raised it |
| Will you get an individual reply | No. No candidate is informed about acceptance or rejection of a challenge |
| Revised final answer key | The key finalised by the experts is final and the result is prepared on it |
| Fee refund on acceptance | The notice records the processing fee as non-refundable |
What if the answer key is not available in your login
| Login problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Key page is blank or not loading | The portal is heaviest near the deadline. Retry off-peak and use a desktop browser rather than the mobile app view |
| Application number not accepted | Use the number printed on your CSIR NET admit card, not the registration or transaction number |
| Password forgotten | Reset it from the same login screen using the registered email and mobile number |
| Recorded response looks wrong | Raise it as a formal challenge within the window. A complaint sent by email is not treated as a challenge |
| Payment done but claim not saved | Keep the transaction receipt and contact the NTA helpline on 011-40759000 before the window closes |
Important Links
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Answer key challenge login | Open the challenge portal |
| Download Answer Key Notice PDF | Public Notice dated 16.08.2026 |
| Official CSIR NET website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
| National Testing Agency website | nta.ac.in |
| UGC NET June 2026 updates | UGC NET June 2026 answer key and re-exam |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 answer key released?
Yes. NTA released the provisional answer key on 16.08.2026 along with the question papers and recorded responses for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 examination.
What is the last date to challenge the CSIR NET answer key?
18.08.2026 up to 11:00 PM. The fee payment deadline is the same date and time, so a claim saved without payment is not considered.
How much does it cost to challenge one question?
Rs 200 per question challenged. The NTA notice dated 16.08.2026 records this processing fee as non-refundable.
Which payment modes are accepted for the objection fee?
Credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI. No challenge is entertained without receipt of the processing fee.
Can I email my objection to NTA instead?
No. Challenges are accepted only through the online challenge link on the official portal. No other mode is entertained.
When was the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 exam held?
On 17 and 18 July 2026 in Computer Based Test mode, across 224 cities at 352 centres.
How many candidates registered for this exam?
1,87,739 candidates were registered, as stated in the official public notice dated 16.08.2026.
Will NTA tell me whether my challenge was accepted?
No. The notice states that no individual candidate will be informed about the acceptance or non-acceptance of a challenge.
What happens if my challenge is found correct?
A panel of subject experts verifies it, the answer key is revised, and the correction is applied to the responses of all candidates, not only to yours.
Is the revised answer key final?
Yes. The answer key finalised by the experts after the challenge process is final, and the result is prepared and declared on that revised key.
Where do I check the CSIR NET answer key?
On the official portal csirnet.nta.nic.in, using the challenge link with your application number and password. The direct link is in the Important Links table above.