CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Out: Download Link, Raise Objection

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the provisional answer key for the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 cycle on 16 August 2026, on the official portal csirnet.nta.ac.in. The exam was conducted on 17-18 July 2026 for candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for Assistant Professor positions. Candidates can download their subject-wise provisional answer key along with their recorded response sheet by logging into the portal with their registration number and date of birth. The answer key covers the five CSIR NET streams — Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. An objection window has been opened on the official portal for candidates who wish to challenge specific answers before the key is finalised; candidates should check the exact closing date and any per-question challenge fee on the CSIR NET portal itself, as these details can change from cycle to cycle. After examining the objections received, NTA will publish the final answer key, followed by the CSIR UGC NET June 2026 result, which determines JRF awards and Assistant Professor eligibility across Indian universities and research institutions.