CSIR NET answer key 2025 for July exam released at csirnet.nta.ac.in: Check direct link and steps to raise objections here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer key and response sheets for the CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 exam on its official website, csirnet.nta.ac.in. This comes as a crucial update for over 1.95 lakh candidates who appeared in the national-level exam on July 28, conducted in a single shift across India. The release enables candidates to estimate scores, raise objections, and prepare for the final results. Those who wish to challenge any answer can do so by August 3, by paying a fee of ₹200 per question. This process marks an important step before the declaration of the final answer key and result for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and PhD eligibility.
How to access the CSIR NET answer key
Candidates who appeared for the CSIR UGC NET exam on July 28 can access the provisional answer key by:
- Visiting csirnet.nta.ac.in
- Logging in with application number and date of birth
- Selecting the “Display of Provisional Answer Key” link
- Reviewing the relevant documents and responses
Direct link to download CSIR NET answer key 2025.
Steps to challenge answer key
To challenge any response:
- Click on “Challenge Answer Key” after login
- Select the question(s) to dispute
- Upload supporting documents
- Pay ₹200 per question via online payment methods
The deadline for raising objections is August 3, 2025 (5 PM). No challenges will be accepted after that.
CSIR NET final answer key and result date
Once the objection window closes on August 3, 2025, at 5 PM, the National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin a detailed review of all the challenges submitted by candidates. Each objection will be carefully examined by a panel of subject-matter experts to determine its validity based on the supporting documents and evidence provided. If any discrepancies are found in the provisional key, corrections will be made accordingly. Following this expert review process, the final answer key will be released on the official website, and no further objections will be entertained after its publication. This final version will serve as the definitive benchmark for evaluation, based on which raw scores will be calculated, and subject-wise cut-offs will be determined. The CSIR-UGC NET 2025 results are expected to be declared by mid-August, taking into account the revised key. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here.
