UGC-NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Keys Released for English, Commerce and Sociology

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC-NET June 2026 provisional answer keys for candidates who appeared in the examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology.

According to the update, the provisional answer keys are now available for the concerned subjects. Candidates who took the examinations can use the provisional keys to review the answers provided for the questions in their respective examinations.

The examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology were conducted on September 9 and September 10, 2026, as indicated in the official update.

The release of the provisional answer keys provides candidates with an opportunity to check the answers and, where necessary, raise challenges through the designated process.

Challenge Window Opens on September 10

Candidates who wish to challenge the provisional answer key can submit their challenges through the official UGC-NET portal.

The challenge window is open from September 10 to September 13, 2026. Candidates are required to submit their challenges within the specified period, with the window remaining available until 11:59 PM on September 13, 2026.

Candidates intending to raise objections are therefore required to complete the challenge process before the deadline. The update specifically provides September 13, 2026, as the last date associated with the challenge window.

The official portal mentioned for the UGC-NET process is ugcnet.nta.nic.in, where candidates can access the relevant information and proceed with the answer-key challenge process.

UGC-NET Answer Key Challenge Fee

The official update specifies a challenge fee of ₹200 per question.

The fee is applicable for challenges submitted against questions in the provisional answer key. The information also states that the challenge fee is refundable for accepted challenges.

Candidates planning to challenge an answer should therefore take note of the per-question fee and the final deadline for fee payment.

The last date for fee payment is September 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM. This makes it important for candidates to complete the required payment within the specified time while submitting their challenges.

Subjects Covered Under the Update

The provisional answer key update applies to three UGC-NET June 2026 examination subjects:

• English

• Commerce

The examinations for these subjects were conducted on September 9 and 10, 2026.

Candidates who appeared for the concerned examinations can refer to the provisional answer keys and determine whether they wish to challenge any answer.

The update specifically concerns the provisional answer keys, meaning candidates have been provided with a challenge opportunity during the prescribed window.

Important Dates for Candidates

The key dates mentioned in the update are as follows:

Examination: September 9 and 10, 2026

Challenge Window: September 10 to September 13, 2026

Last Date for Fee Payment: September 13, 2026, up to 11:59 PM

Challenge Fee: ₹200 per question

Refund: The fee is refundable for accepted challenges.

Candidates should keep these dates in mind while accessing the provisional answer keys and submitting challenges.

Official UGC-NET Portal and Contact Details

Candidates can visit the official UGC-NET portal at ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the provisional answer key and challenge-related process.

The update also provides the UGC-NET helpline number 011-40759000 for assistance.

The official email address provided for UGC-NET-related communication is ugcnet@nta.ac.in.

The update also displays ugcnet@nta.nic.in as a contact address.

Candidates seeking information or assistance regarding the UGC-NET June 2026 provisional answer keys can use the contact details provided in the update.

What Candidates Should Check

Candidates who appeared for the English, Commerce or Sociology examinations should check the provisional answer key relevant to their examination.

If a candidate believes that an answer requires a challenge, the candidate can use the challenge facility available during the specified window. Challenges must be submitted between September 10 and September 13, 2026, and the applicable fee is ₹200 per question.

The last opportunity to complete the fee payment is 11:59 PM on September 13, 2026. The update states that the challenge fee will be refundable where the challenge is accepted.

Candidates are advised to complete the process within the prescribed timeline and use the official UGC-NET portal for the relevant answer-key challenge procedure.