# UGC NET, CSIR NET answer keys out August 16, NTA says

2026-08-14T18:22:20+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The NTA will release provisional answer keys for UGC NET, CSIR NET, and ICAR AIEEA (PG) and AICE (PhD) 2026 on August 16. Candidates can download the keys from nta.ac.in and challenge incorrect answers within a specified window. The UGC NET exam was held on six days in June and July, with a retest on July 5. CSIR NET was conducted on July 17 and 18. The final key will be prepared after subject experts review all challenges.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/education/ugc-net-csir-net-answer-key-2026-to-be-released-on-august-16-check-details-here-article-155630839>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ugcnet-2026-provisional-answer-key-likely-on-august-16-nta-101786727404029.html>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ugc-net-2026-answer-key-to-be-released-on-august-16-testing-agency-11911955>

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