Overview
- The UGC NET computer‑based exam was held June 22–30 and one Jalandhar centre was re‑examined on July 5, but the NTA has not released the provisional answer key or candidates’ response sheets.
- Media reporting and trend analysis show the delay has stretched beyond 26 days, making this the longest gap for an answer key in recent sessions and the NTA has not explained the hold-up or given a release date.
- Thousands of aspirants have publicly pressed NTA officials and the new Union Education Minister on social platforms using hashtags and tags to demand the documents and clarity.
- When published, the NTA is expected to post the provisional key with recorded responses, question papers and an objection window that requires a fee per challenged question and review by subject experts.
- Candidates say the delay could push back university admissions, JRF and fellowship decisions and PhD starts, and authorities and students should be watched for an official update or protests while applicants monitor ugcnet.nta.nic.in.