{"id":30237,"date":"2026-07-20T17:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=30237"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T12:10:40","slug":"why-ugc-net-answer-key-delay-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/why-ugc-net-answer-key-delay-2026","title":{"rendered":"Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay 2026? Reasons, Latest Update &amp; Expected Release Date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay<\/b> <b>2026 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">question being asked by thousands of candidates who appeared for the June 2026 examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released the provisional answer key, leaving candidates waiting for their response sheets and objection window. While there is no official notice explaining the delay, several factors may have affected the timeline. Notably, the June session included a re-examination on July 5 for candidates at selected centres, which likely extended the overall evaluation process. As of now, NTA has not announced an official answer key release date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/previous-year-paper\/MQ\/MTE3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Free Live UGC NET PYQ Test &#8211; Click Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/MTc1NTUxMjU5NHw1Mzg=?utm_source=website_seo1&amp;utm_medium=blog1&amp;utm_campaign=study_planner1&amp;utm_id=seo_3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"985\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 985px) 100vw, 985px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay Highlights<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why is there a Delay in the UGC NET Answer Key \u2013 This article serves as a brief introduction to the latest happenings with regard to the delay in the publication of the provisional answer key for the upcoming UGC NET June 2026 exam. Even though NTA has not provided an official statement on the matter, aspirants may find all relevant information from the below-mentioned table.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 97.4759%;height: 793px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Particular<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Article Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET June 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conducting Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Exam Dates<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">25 June to 29 June 2026<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Re-Examination Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 July 2026 (Selected Centres)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official Reason for Delay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not Announced by NTA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Likely Reasons<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Re-examination, answer key verification, response sheet processing, subject-wise review<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provisional Answer Key Status<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Awaited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expected Provisional Answer Key<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">July 2026 (Tentative)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Response Sheet Release<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Along with the Provisional Answer Key<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Objection Window<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To open after the release of the provisional answer key<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Challenge Fee<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To be notified by NTA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expected Final Answer Key<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First Week of August 2026 (Tentative)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Expected Result Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First or Second Week of August 2026 (Tentative)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Official Website<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ugcnet.nta.ac.in<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Free UGC NET Live Test \u2013 Click Here<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET JUNE 2026 ANSWER KEY? \ud83d\ude31 RESULT DATE? DEC 2026 EXAM UPDATE?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eTSiFOPZ1nQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay in 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay is now a frequently discussed topic among aspirants. While the official reason for such delay by NTA has yet to be disclosed, the below-mentioned reasons can be some of those responsible for the same.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Live-PYQ-Test-Series.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Live-PYQ-Test-Series.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Re-Examination Conducted<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the biggest reasons behind Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay is the re-examination conducted on July 5, 2026, due to the examination being re-scheduled for some students. As NTA releases the answer key only after the completion of all the examinations, the re-exam probably delayed the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll UGC NET Foundation Course<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Verification of Responses<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The provisional key is released only after the verification of the question papers, recorded responses, and answer keys for subjects separately by NTA. This quality assurance may result in delayed processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Large Number of Subjects<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET is conducted for more than 80 subjects. The preparation, scrutiny, and uploading of answer keys for each subject take extra time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Test-Series.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-Test-Series.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Technical Processing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The candidate\u2019s responses sheets, question papers, and answers are uploaded at once. This technical aspect might also be the cause behind Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Internal Review Before Publication<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NTA may conduct an internal review to reduce errors before opening the objection window. This helps avoid unnecessary corrections later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-30240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-answer-key-delay-300x200.png\" alt=\"UGC NET answer key delay\" width=\"881\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-answer-key-delay-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-answer-key-delay-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-answer-key-delay-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/UGC-NET-answer-key-delay.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 881px) 100vw, 881px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/courses\/ugc-net-online-test-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join UGC NET Online Test Series<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is the Delay Unusual?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to past trends, the release of answer keys usually occurs after one to two weeks of the exam date. But this time, there is some delay because the exam itself ended on July 5, which was a re-test. So it seems that the delay in releasing the answer key of UGC NET is due to the new examination schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"989\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Latest Update on Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently, there is no official update from NTA regarding the Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay and the actual date of the release of the answer key. It is suggested that candidates should not believe anything which comes via rumors from the social media network. According to some news channels, the answer key will come shortly, but no confirmed timeline has been issued.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/ugc-net-coaching-in-jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll UGC NET Coaching in Jaipur<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Answer Key Expected Release Date<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The UGC NET June 2026 Provisional Answer Key is expected to be released in the third week of July 2026. Although the National Testing Agency (NTA) has not issued any specific date for releasing the answer key, it is quite obvious that the same will be out very soon as the whole process of conducting the exam is complete including the re-conduction of exam on July 5. The NTA is expected to release the answer key along with the question paper and candidate\u2019s response sheet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Should Candidates Do During the Delay?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While waiting for the <\/span><b>Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> issue to be resolved, candidates should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep checking the official NTA website regularly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid believing unofficial answer key release dates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep login credentials ready.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download the response sheet immediately after release.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Be prepared to submit objections within the given deadline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/ugc-net-coaching-in-jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Best UGC NET Offline Coaching in Jaipur<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Will Be Released Together?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When NTA releases the answer key, candidates can expect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UGC NET Provisional Answer Key<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidate Response Sheet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Question Paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Objection Window<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Challenge Fee Details<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a style=\"font-size: 16px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><b>When Will the Final Answer Key Be Released?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once the candidates raise their objections, the concerned subject experts will review all the objections raised. In case any of the objections is found to be genuine, the required changes will be made in the final answer key. According to the regular schedule of the NTA, the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026 will be released in the first week of August 2026, which will be followed by the announcement of the UGC NET June 2026 Result in the first or second week of August 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-30238 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-30238{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-30238 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-30238{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-30238.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-30238.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-30238.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-30238.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-30238.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1784546835\"><div id=\"sp-ea-30238\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-30238\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302380\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302380\" aria-controls=\"collapse302380\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay in 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse302380\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30238\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302380\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exam is re-conducted on July 5 and the verification procedures are believed to be the primary reasons behind the delay.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302381\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302381\" aria-controls=\"collapse302381\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Has NTA explained Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse302381\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30238\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302381\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, there is no official notification from NTA explaining Why UGC NET Answer Key Delay.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302382\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302382\" aria-controls=\"collapse302382\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Will the response sheet be published with the answer key?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse302382\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30238\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302382\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, NTA usually publishes the answer key, recorded answers, and question papers all at once.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302383\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302383\" aria-controls=\"collapse302383\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can aspirants raise objections against the provisional answer key?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse302383\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-30238\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-302383\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, aspirants can raise their objections against the provisional answer key.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-302384\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse302384\" aria-controls=\"collapse302384\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i 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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet released the provisional answer key, leaving candidates waiting for their response sheets and objection window. 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