The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Provisional Answer Key on December 30, 2025. Candidates who took the exam on December 18, 2025, can access it via the official site. The Joint CSIR-UGC NET exam occurred on December 18, 2025, in computer-based mode across India, drawing 212,552 registered candidates. It covers subjects like Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Here we will cover all important details like how to check answer key, details given in answer key and other key details.
CSIR UGC NET December 2025
| Organization | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | Joint CSIR-UGC NET exam |
| Exam Date | December 18, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 30th December 2025 |
| Objection Window | 30th Dec 2025 – 1st Jan 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Official Website | csirnet.nta.nic.in |
How To Check CSIR UGC NET Dec 2025 Answer Key
Follow below details to check answer key details:
- Go to the official website at https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/.
- On the homepage, find active link under “Latest News” section.
- Click on link titled “Provisional Answer Key – CSIR NET December 2025” under the ‘Candidate Activity’ section.
- Enter your login details like “Registration Number” and “Password”.
- After entering you will see a pdf file will appear on your screen.
- Download and take printout for future reference.
How To Raise Objection Window
Follow below details to check steps:
- The objection window is open from 30th December 2025 until 1st January 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Fee: A non-refundable processing fee of ₹200 per question applies.
- Procedure:
- Login to the portal and select the questions you wish to challenge.
- Upload supporting documents (standard textbooks or reference material) as a single PDF file to substantiate your claim.
- Pay the required fee online via Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When was the answer key released?
The provisional answer key was officially released on December 30, 2025.
What is the last date to challenge the answer key?
The objection window is open from 30th December 2025 until 1st January 2026 (up to 11:00 PM).
What is the fee for raising an objection? Is it refundable?
The processing fee is ₹200 per question challenged. As per the official notification, this fee is a non-refundableprocessing charge.
