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UGC NET Answer Key 2024 Out

The National Testing Agency (NTA) uploaded the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2024 on which the result is prepared. The UGC NET June Exam was held from 27th August to 5th September 2024. All those candidates who appeared in the exam can check the final answer key as it is released in pdf format at the official website https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

NTA UGC NET Answer Key 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has successfully conducted the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET 2024) from 21st August to 05th September 2024 in CBT mode.  The exam consists of two papers- I, and II. There were 150 multiple-choice questions asked for a total of 300 multiple-choice questions. Candidates must note that 02 marks are rewarded for each correct answer and there is no negative marking in the UGC NET Exam 2024.

UGC NET Answer Key 2024- Highlights
Organization National Testing Agency (NTA)
Exam Name University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET 2024)
Category Answer Key
Status Released
UGC NET Exam Date 2024 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th August, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th September 2024
UGC NET Final Answer Key 12th October 2024
UGC NET Result 2024 17th October 2024
Negative Marking No
Official website www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in

UGC NET Final Answer Key 2024 Link

The UGC NET Final Answer Key 2024 link for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test has been released online on the official website www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The answer key has been released for all subjects including the serial-wise question numbers along with their correct answers.

The UGC NET Final Answer Key pdf link is given below. You can check it by clicking on the link given below.

UGC NET Answer Key 2024 PDF- Download Link 

Steps to Download UGC NET Answer Key and Raise Objection Process

For the candidate’s convenience, and smooth download procedure, we have shared a few steps that help candidates download the UGC NET Answer Key 2024 from the official website. The steps to raise objections are also discussed here.

  1. Visit the official website of  NTA i.e. https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
  2. Click on the link that reads: “Click Here to Answer Key challenge”.
  3. Login with your Application Number and Date of Birth enter your Security PIN as displayed and submit.
  4. Click on “View Question Paper” for marked responses and to view or challenge the Answer keys, click on the link “Click to view /Challenge Answer Key”.
  5. You will see Question IDs in sequential order.
  6. The ID next to the question under the column ‘Correct Option(s)’ stands for the correct Answer Key to be used by NTA. The Dropped Questions are highlighted and not for challenge.
  7. If you wish to challenge this option, you may use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box.
  8. After clicking your desired option, scroll down, ‘Save your Claims’, and move to the next screen.
  9. You will see a display of all the Option IDs you have challenged.
  10. You may upload supporting documents which you can select ‘Choose File’ and upload (all documents to be put in a single pdf file).
  11. Click on ‘Save your Claims and pay fee’ or in case you wish to modify the claims, click on ‘Modify your Claims’.
  12. After saving the claims, you will find a screen displaying your Challenges.
  13. Kindly pay the fee by clicking on ‘Pay Fee’. The claims will be saved finally after the successful payment of a requisite fee.
  14. Select Mode of Payment and Pay your fee @ Rs.200/- for each question challenged. Make payment through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.
  15. In case of any difficulty, please feel free to contact the authorities at 011 – 40759000 or write an e-mail to ugcnet@nta.ac.in.

Details Mentioned on UGC NET Answer Key 2024

The UGC NET Answer Key contains the answers marked by you as well as the correct answer key. Apart from this, the following details are mentioned in the answer key.

  • Candidates Name
  • Application Number
  • Roll Number
  • Test Date
  • Test Timing
  • Subject
  • Subject ID
  • Shift Timing
  • Question ID
  • Correct answer ID
  • Answer marked by the candidate

UGC NET Answer Key 2024: Raise Objection

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has provided an opportunity for the candidates to raise objections to the provisional answer key. Candidates who are not satisfied with answer key can submit their objection from 13th September 2024 (11:50 pm). Candidates have to submit their objections in the stipulated time frame along with the feedback and pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 200/-. Challenges without justification/ evidence after the stipulated time period will not be considered. The subject experts will examine all the challenges received by candidates and then a final answer key will be displayed.

How to Calculate Marks Using UGC NET Answer Key 2024?

As the UGC NET Answer Key 2024 has been released on the official website www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in. candidates can calculate their tentative scores with the help of the marking scheme. Here are the steps that explain the process of calculating the marks using the UGC NET answer key.

  • For each correct answer, the candidate will be provided 02 marks in both papers 1 & 2.
  • There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the UGC NET 2024 exam.
  •  For questions unanswered/marked for review, no marks will be given.
  • If a question is found to be incorrect/ambiguous during the key challenge, the candidate who has attempted the question and chosen one of the correct answers will be given the credit. If there is any dropped question(s), marks will be awarded to all the candidates.

Total Marks = Number of correct answers * 2 – Marks for the wrong answer

UGC NET 2024: Marking Scheme

The UGC NET exam was held in computer-based mode. The exam consists of two papers. 50 questions in Paper I and 100 questions in Paper II. With the help of UGC NET Answer Key and marking scheme candidates can calculate the marks that they are going to score in the exam.

Particulars Marks
Each Correct Answer 02 marks
Negative Marking No marks
Unattempted Question No marks

UGC NET Exam 2024- Minimum Qualifying Marks

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has set the minimum qualifying marks for the UGC NET Exam 2024. Candidates from the general category will have to score a minimum of 40% marks in the UGC NET Exam 2023 whereas candidates belonging to other categories will require only 35%.

UGC NET 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category Minimum qualifying marks (in %)
Paper – I Paper – II
General candidates 40% 40%
OBC – NCL/PWD/ST/SC candidates 35% 35%
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UGC NET Answer Key 2024- FAQs

Yes, UGC NET Answer Key 2024 has been released on 12th October 2024 for the candidates who have appeared in the exam from 27th August to 5th September 2024.

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