The NTA UGC NET December 2025 Final Answer Key has been officially released today, February 4, 2026. This follows the provisional key challenge window that concluded in mid-January.
The release of the final key is a definitive signal that the UGC NET Results are also being processed and are expected to be live on the portal by tonight or early tomorrow.
📊 Exam Summary & Key Updates
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Dates | December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026 |
| Provisional Key Released | January 14, 2026 |
| Final Answer Key Date | February 4, 2026 (Today) |
| Result Date | February 4, 2026 (Expected shortly) |
| Subjects Covered | 85 Subjects |
🔗 How to Download the Final Answer Key
The final answer key is a public document and does not require a login. You can download the PDF for your specific subject following these steps:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Check Latest News: Look for the link titled “Final Answer Keys for UGC-NET Dec 2025”.
- Find Your Subject: The PDF contains the final corrected options for all 85 subjects. Scroll to find your subject code.
- Dropped Questions: Check if any questions in your shift are marked as “Dropped.” If a question is dropped, all candidates who appeared in that shift are typically awarded full marks for it (2 marks), regardless of whether they attempted it.
💡 Calculating Your Score
Since there is no negative marking, you can estimate your final score before the result is declared:
- Paper 1: (Number of Correct Answers) $\times$ 2
- Paper 2: (Number of Correct Answers) $\times$ 2
- Total Score: Sum of both papers (Maximum 300 marks)
Pro Tip: Keep your application number and date of birth ready, as the result link usually experiences heavy traffic immediately after activation.
