The National Testing Agency (NTA) has now confirmed the release date for the UGC NET and CSIR NET June 2026 provisional answer keys. As per the latest official update the provisional answer keys for UGC NET June 2026 and CSIR NET June 2026 will be released on August 16, 2026. Earlier NTA had only stated that the answer keys would be published this week, without mentioning an exact date. Candidates who appeared for the June 2026 examinations can check and download their provisional answer keys through the official NTA website once released.
Check out the official tweet below.
NTA UGC NET & CSIR NET Answer Key 2026 Highlights
The NTA has stated that the provisional answer keys for UGC NET June 2026 and CSIR NET 2026 will be published on the official websites. Check the key highlights related to the recruitment in the table given below.
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Particulars
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Details
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Exam
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UGC NET & CSIR NET June 2026
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Conducting Authority
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National Testing Agency
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UGC NET Exam Date
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June 22 to June 30, 2026
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CSIR NET Exam Date
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July 17 to 18 July 2026
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Answer Key
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Provisional
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Release Date
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August 16, 2026
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Official Website
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nta.ac.in or csirnet.nta.ac.in
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UGC NET Answer Key June 2026 Expected Date and Time
The UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key has not been released till now. NTA has said that the key will be published this week. As per the official update the answer key will now be released on August 16, 2026. The answer key will consist of the question paper and recorded responses.
CSIR NET Answer Key June 2026 Expected Date and Time
The CSIR NET June 2026 provisional answer key is also awaited by candidates. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has now announced that the answer key will be released on August 16, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can check and download the provisional answer key from the official NTA website once it is released. The agency will also provide an opportunity for candidates to raise objections against the provisional answer key within the specified period.
UGC NET & CSIR NET Answer Key 2026 Download Link
Once released, candidates will be able to download the provisional answer keys through the official website. The answer key link will become active after NTA publishes the official notice. The direct link to download the answer key will be provided in the table below.
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UGC NET Answer Key 2026
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Click Here (Activated Soon)
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CSIR NET Answer Key 2026
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Click Here (Activated Soon)
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How to Download UGC NET and CSIR NET Answer Key
Candidates can follow these steps after the answer key link is activated-
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Visit the official UGC NET or CSIR NET website.
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Click on the UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key or CSIR NET June 2026 Answer Key link.
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Enter the login credential such as application number and passwords.
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Submit the details and answer key would appear on your screen
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Download and save the answer key for future reference.