New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the UGC NET 2024 result and the final answer key soon. Candidates who have appeared for the exam, which was held between August 21 and September 4, 2024, should stay updated as the results may be announced any day. Meanwhile, the last date to challenge the UGC NET provisional answer key was September 9, 2024.


NTA released the provisional answer key on September 7, 2024, for candidates to review and raise objections. If any candidate was not satisfied with the answers provided, they had the option to challenge the key by paying a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 200 per question.

UGC NET 2024 Answer Key Challenge Window Details

The UGC NET 2024 exam was held in multiple shifts between August 21 and September 4, 2024. On September 7, NTA released the provisional answer keys for the exams conducted on August 21, 22, and 23. The answer keys for the subsequent papers held between August 27 and September 4 are expected to be released soon.

Candidates could review their answer sheets and question papers and record responses on the official NTA website. Those dissatisfied with the provisional answer key were allowed to challenge it by paying a fee of ₹200 per question. The fee could be paid using a credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI, and the last date for payment was September 9, 2024, up until 11:50 PM.

How to Challenge the UGC NET Provisional Answer Key

Candidates who wished to challenge the provisional answer key were required to follow these steps:

  • 1. Visit the official NTA website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • 2. Click on the option “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key.”
  • 3. Log in using your application number and date of birth, and enter the security pin displayed on the screen.
  • 4. View your marked responses by clicking on “View Answer Sheet.”
  • 5. To challenge any of the answers, click on the “Challenge” button next to the respective question.
  • 6. The ID next to the question under the ‘Correct Option(s)’ column indicates the answer key used by NTA. Dropped questions were marked separately and could not be challenged.
  • 7. Select the option you believe is correct from the next four columns by clicking the check box next to your chosen answer.
  • 8. Upload supporting documents in a single PDF file to strengthen your claim.
  • 9. After making your selection, click on ‘Submit and Review Claims,’ followed by ‘Final Submit’ if no further modifications are needed.
  • 10. The website would display all the Option IDs you have challenged, allowing you to modify or finalise your claims.
  • 11. After saving your claims, proceed to payment by clicking ‘Pay Now.’
  • 12. Complete the payment process through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
What Happens After the Challenge?

Once candidates submit their challenges, a panel of subject experts will review the objections. If a challenge is found to be correct, the answer key will be revised. The final answer key will be applied to all candidates' responses accordingly, and the UGC NET 2024 result will be prepared based on this revised key.

However, it is important to note that candidates will not be informed individually about the acceptance or rejection of their challenges. NTA has clarified that the decision made by the panel of experts regarding the final answer key will be final, and no further changes will be entertained. The final result will be prepared based on the revised answer key, which will be the basis for the scores of all candidates.

UGC NET Result 2024: When to Expect the Results

With the challenge window closed, candidates can expect the results to be declared soon. The result of the UGC NET exam will be based on the final answer key, which will be published after considering all the challenges raised by candidates. As per the official notice, candidates are advised to regularly visit the NTA website for the latest updates on the results.

For further updates, candidates can visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.