August 2, 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the provisional answer key and response sheets for the CSIR-UGC NET exam that took place on July 28, 2025. This information is crucial for the over 1.95 lakh candidates who participated in this significant national-level examination. With the answer key now available on the official NTA website (csirnet.nta.ac.in), candidates have the opportunity to estimate their scores, raise objections if necessary, and prepare for the final results. Candidates wishing to contest any answers in the Provisional Answer Key can do so until August 3, 2025. Each challenge must be submitted with a fee of ₹200 per question. This step is vital as it precedes the announcement of the final answer key and results for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and PhD eligibility. For candidates who sat for the CSIR UGC NET exam, accessing the provisional answer key is straightforward. They need to follow these steps: 1. Visit the website csirnet.nta.ac.in. 2. Log in using their application number and date of birth. 3. Click on the "Display of Provisional Answer Key" link. 4. Review the relevant documents and responses. The key can also be downloaded directly through a provided link. If candidates find discrepancies in the answer key and wish to challenge any responses, they need to click on the “Challenge Answer Key” option after logging in. They should select the question(s) they wish to dispute, upload any supporting documents, and submit the payment of ₹200 per question through online payment methods. It's essential to note that the deadline for raising objections is strictly set for August 3, 2025, at 5 PM. No challenges will be accepted after this deadline. Following the closure of the objection window, the NTA will conduct a thorough review of all the received challenges. Experts in relevant subjects will closely examine each objection based on the documents and evidence submitted by candidates. If any errors or discrepancies are identified within the provisional key, necessary corrections will be applied. Ultimately, a final answer key will be published on the official website, serving as the authoritative standard for evaluations. No further objections will be accepted once the final answer key has been made public. The revised final answer key will play a crucial role in calculating the raw scores for each candidate as well as determining the subject-wise cut-offs necessary for the JRF and PhD qualifications. Candidates can expect the CSIR-UGC NET 2025 results to be declared by mid-August, reflecting any adjustments made following the review of challenges. For updates, candidates can follow TOI Education on WhatsApp to stay informed about further announcements and educational news.

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