UGC-NET December 2023: Provisional Answer Key(s) and Question Paper with Recorded Responses Released [Download PDF]

The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently conducted the UGC-NET December 2023 examination, setting the stage for 9,45,918 candidates across 292 cities in the country. This colossal event took place from December 6th, 2023, to December 19th, 2023, with 83 subjects being tested (Refer to Annexure – I for the subject list).

In a move towards transparency and fairness, the Provisional Answer Key(s) and the Question Paper with Recorded Responses are now available for scrutiny on the official website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/. Candidates have the opportunity to challenge the Provisional Answer Key(s) if they find discrepancies.

Answer Key Challenge Details:

Here’s a quick overview of the key details related to challenging the Answer Key:

S. No.	Description	Date(s)	Duration for Answer Key Challenge
1	UGC-NET December 2023	03 January 2024 (from 06:00 p.m.) to 05 January 2024 (upto 11:50 p.m.)
2	Last date for Payment	05 January 2024 (upto 11:50 p.m.)

Payment Information:

To initiate the challenge process, candidates need to pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹200/- per question challenged. This payment can be made through various modes, including Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, and UPI Payment Modes. The payment window is open until 05 January 2024 (upto 11:50 p.m.).

Challenge Verification and Outcome:

Challenges submitted by candidates will undergo a meticulous verification process by a panel of subject experts. If a challenge is found to be correct, the Answer Key will be revised accordingly, and the revised Final Answer Key will be applied to the responses of all candidates.

It’s important to note that the result preparation will be based on the revised Final Answer Key. However, individual candidates will not be informed about the acceptance or non-acceptance of their challenges. The key finalized by the experts post-challenge will be considered as the ultimate reference.

Candidates are encouraged to stay updated with the latest information by visiting the official website or vidyastudy.com

In conclusion, the provision of challenging the Provisional Answer Key(s) demonstrates the commitment of NTA to ensure fairness and accuracy in the evaluation process. As candidates actively participate in this phase, the UGC-NET December 2023 examination sets a benchmark for transparency and integrity in the realm of competitive exams.