NTA to release answer keys for UGC-NET and other exams this week
The National Testing Agency announced that provisional answer keys for the UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, ICAR AIEEA (PG), and AICE (PhD) 2026 examinations will be released on its official website this week. Candidates will be provided with a specific window to review the keys and submit objections, with further instructions to be issued alongside the release.
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What Happened
The National Testing Agency announced on Monday that it will release the provisional answer keys for the UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, ICAR AIEEA (PG), and AICE (PhD) 2026 examinations within the current week. The agency stated that the keys will be made available on its official website, and candidates will be given a designated period to challenge the answers if necessary.
This announcement follows public frustration from candidates regarding delays in the publication of the UGC-NET answer keys. Some candidates had previously threatened to protest if the keys were not released by August 10. The agency has advised all applicants to monitor its official channels for further updates and detailed instructions regarding the challenge process.
Key Facts
- The NTA will release answer keys for UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, ICAR AIEEA (PG), and AICE (PhD) exams this week.
- The answer keys will be published on the official NTA website.
- Candidates will have a specific time frame to raise objections to the provisional keys.
- The announcement follows pressure from candidates who threatened protests over delays.
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