CSIR NET Answer Key 2025 June Out: Download Response Sheet PDF at csirnet.nta.ac.in

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the CSIR NET Answer Key (June-2025) on 1st August 2025 on its official website. This is the provisional answer key for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2025, examination for which was conducted on 28th July 2025. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now download the Provisional Answer Key from the official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. Check all details about the CSIR NET Answer Key here.

• The answer key is released for each subject separately.
• Candidates can submit objections, if any, against the responses of the NTA CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key only by paying Rs. 200 per question. 
• The objections are accepted only through online mode.
• The final CSIR NET answer key is released after considering objections raised by candidates against the provisional answer key of CSIR NET.

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CSIR NET Answer Key 2025: Important Dates

The CSIR NET answer key is available after the exam was conducted. Check out the official CSIR NET answer key release dates, objection deadline, and other details from the table given below.

CSIR NET Answer Key 2025 Download Link

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has activated the CSIR NET Answer Key Download Link for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 Exam held on 28th July 2025. This is provisional answer key. The final answer key will be released after considering objections against the provisional answer key released earlier. The CSIR NET Result will be evaluated based on the responses mentioned in the final answer key. the direct link to download the final CSIR NET Answer Key PDF is given below.

Download Notification for CSIR UGC NET June 2025 Provisional Answer Key PDF

How to Download NTA CSIR NET Answer Key June 2025?

The steps to download the NTA CSIR NET answer key are given below.

Step 1: Click the direct link given above to download CSIR UGC NET Answer Key.

Step 2: Crosscheck the answer key displayed for each question.

Step 3: Download the answer key displayed on the screen.

Step 4: Alternatively, you can visit the CSIR NET official website.

Step 5: From Home Page click the Result Section.

Step 6: On the result section, click on the link stating CSIR Net Answer Key and download the subject-wise answer key.

How to Challenge CSIR NET Answer Key?

The steps to challenge the NTA CSIR NET answer key are given below.

Step 1: Visit the NTA website @csirnet.nta.ac.in

Step 2: Search for 'Challenge (s) regarding Answer

Step 3: The candidates then should login with their Application Number and Date of Birth and enter the security pin and as displayed and submit. 

Step 4: Select "View Answer Sheet" for marked responses and to view or challenge the Answer keys, then click the link "Challenge" button to view provisional answer keys and challenge the questions. 

Step 5: Question IDs in sequential order will be displayed

Step 6: The ID mentioned next to the question under the column 'Correct Option(s)' is for the correct Answer Key to be used by NTA. The questions that dropped are highlighted and are not for challenge. 

Step 7: If candidates wish to challenge this option, they can use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box. 

Step 8: The candidates can also upload supporting documents in which you can select 'Choose File' and upload (all documents to be put in a single pdf file). 

Step 9: Once the documents are uploaded, they can click on the desired option, scroll down, 'Submit and review Claims' and move to the next screen. 

Step 10: All the Option IDs that have been challenged will be displayed. 

Step 11: Select the 'Modify your Claims' option if the claims are to be modified OR 'Final Submit'. 

Step 12: Once the claims are saved, a screen displaying challenges will be visible. 

Step 13: Thereafter, pay the fee by clicking on 'Pay Now'. The claims will be saved after payment of the requisite fee. 

Step 14: Mode of payment is to be chosen and then payment is to be done (Rs.200/- for each question challenged). Available payment modes are through Debit/Credit card/ Net Banking/UPI. 

Step 15: In case is there is any difficulty, once can contact on 011 – 40759000 or write-mail to [email protected]

Calculation for Chemical Science

• The CSIR NET previous year question paper consists of 120 questions for 200 marks
• For every correct answer in Part A and Part B, it’s 2 marks, whereas for Part C it’s 4 marks.
• For every wrong answer 0.5 marks will be deducted for Part A and Part B, whereas for Part C 1.32 marks will be deducted.

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Calculation for Earth Science

• The question paper consists of 150 questions for 200 marks
• For every correct answer in Part A and Part B, it’s 2 marks, whereas for Part C it’s 4 marks.
• For every wrong answer 0.5 marks will be deducted for Part A and Part B, whereas for Part C 1.32 marks will be deducted.

Calculation for Life Science

• The question paper consists of 145 questions for 200 marks
• For every correct answer in Part A and Part B, it’s 2 marks, whereas for Part C it’s 4 marks.
• For every wrong answer 0.5 marks will be deducted for Part A and Part B, whereas for Part C 1 mark will be deducted.

Calculation for Mathematical Science

• The question paper consists of 120 questions for 200 marks
• For every correct answer in Part A 2 marks, for Part B it’s 3 marks w whereas for Part C it’s 4.75 marks.
• For every wrong answer 0.5 marks will be deducted for Part A and .0.75 marks from Part B, whereas for Part C no marks will be deducted.

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Calculation for Physical Science

• The question paper consists of 75 questions for 200 marks
• For every correct answer in Part A 2 marks, for Part B it’s 3.5 marks, whereas for Part C it’s 5 marks.
• For every wrong answer 0.5 marks will be deducted for Part A .0.875 marks from Part B, whereas for Part C 1.25 marks will be deducted.

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Here, we have completed our article on CSIR NET answer key 2025. If you have any questions related to this, please post them below in the comments section. The exam dates will be soon announced by the Board on its website. Start preparing for this exam now and stay ahead of the competition. Get all the study resources that you need on Testbook App.