National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the recruitment advertisement / notification NTA-UGC-NET-KEY-DEC. Candidates holding the requisite qualifications are advised to review the official notification details, eligibility terms, selection process, and important dates summarized below.
National Testing Agency uploaded the provisional answer keys, recorded responses, and question papers for all 83 subjects of the UGC NET examination with an online challenge window.
Important Dates & Schedule
| Notification Date | 2025-01-31 |
| Online Application Start Date | 2024-11-19 |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 2024-12-10 |
| Examination Date | January 2025 |
Application Fee by Category
Objection processing fee of Rs. 200/- per challenged question (non-refundable).
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Recruiting Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Advertisement Number | NTA-UGC-NET-KEY-DEC |
| Total Vacancies | N/A (Eligibility Test) |
| Pay Scale / Salary | UGC Pay Scales upon appointment / Fellowship |
| Educational Qualification | Master Degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved categories). |
| Age Limit Criteria | JRF: 30 Years; Assistant Professor: No age bar. |
| Age Relaxation | OBC / SC / ST / PwD: 5 Years. |
Selection Process
1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Answer Key Challenge Review by Subject Experts
3. Final Answer Key Publication & Result Compilation
Application / Candidate Instructions
1. Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
2. Click on 'UGC NET December Answer Key Challenge'.
3. Login with Application Number and Password / Date of Birth.
4. View recorded responses and provisional key.
5. To challenge, select Question ID and upload supporting evidence, pay Rs. 200 per question online.
Official Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Download Official Notification |
| Online Application / Portal | Visit Application Portal |
| Official Board Website | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/provisional-answer-key-december |
Disclaimer: Information published on this portal is collected and verified directly from official government gazettes, recruitment portals, and public notices. Candidates are strongly advised to carefully read the official notification document before submitting their application.