The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET 2022 answer key online on the official website – ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The subject-wise UGC NET 2022 answer key will be released for December 2021 and June 2022 merged cycles. Candidates will be able to download the UGC NET answer key 2022 for all three phases exam in PDF format from the website.
Let’s learn how to check and challenge UGC NET 2022 answer key, calculating marks along with other important details.

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How to Check UGC NET 2022 Answer Key?
The UGC NET answer key like UGC NET eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus and other exam-related details is made available online on the official website of UGC-NET. Candidates can download the UGC NET answer key pdf by following the instructions below:
- Visit the UGC-NET official website.
- Click on the link provided to access the UGC NET 2022 answer key.
- A new UGC NET answer key 2022 login screen will appear.
- Enter your login information (application number, date of birth, and security pin).
- Submit the information.
- The PDF of the UGC NET 2022 answer key will be shown on the screen.
- Download and store it for future use.
UGC NET Answer Key 2022 Highlights
- A single UGC NET answer key PDF will be provided for both Papers I and II.
- To download the UGC NET 2022 answer key, candidates must provide their application number and date of birth.
- NTA releases the final answer key after reviewing the provisional UGC NET Answer Key 2022.
Details mentioned in UGC NET Answer Key 2022
- Exam Name
- Exam Date
- Subject ID
- Exam Shift
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
How to Challenge UGC NET 2022 Answer Key in Case of Discrepancy?
In the event of a mistake in the UGC NET 2022 answer key, candidates may challenge it within the time limit set by the examination authority. Candidates must pay Rs. 1000 each question to submit an objection, after which the authorities will evaluate the provisional answer key.
To challenge the official UGC NET answer keys, aspirants must go to the official website, click on the answer key challenge page, and pay Rs. 1000 per question. Candidates are advised to print their OMR sheets, registered answers, answer keys, and challenges. If the submitted objections to the UGC NET 2022 answer keys are correct, candidates will receive a refund immediately to their bank account.
Steps to Challenge Any Discrepancies in the Answer key of UGC NET 2022
- Visit the UGC NET official website.
- Click on the link for the UGC NET 2022 answer key.
- Click on any of the following links:
- Through application number and password
- Through application number and date of birth
- To sign in, enter your application number, password or date of birth, and security pin.
- Click the link for the challenged Answer Key.
- Choose the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which a challenge is required.
- Upload the document that backs up your claimed answer.
- Select the ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ option.
- In the online mode, pay Rs 1,000 for each question.
How to Calculate UGC NET Answer Key 2022?
The UGC NET exam consists of two papers, Paper I and Paper II, with Paper I carrying 100 marks and Paper II carrying 200 marks respectively. Since there will be no negative marking, candidates will be able to calculate their marks based on the number of correct answers they get.
Calculation formulae:
Total Marks Scored = Number of correct answers – Marks for incorrect answers