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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Eligibility Test
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CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 - Direct Link, Final Answer Key, PDF Download

CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the answer key for CSIR NET exam on March 11, 2025. The answer key objection window for CSIR NET exam closed on March 14, 2025.

CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 - The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the answer key for the CSIR UGC NET exam on its official website - csirnet.nta.ac.in. The answer key is released a few weeks after the examination is concluded. As per the NTA schedule, CSIR NET exam was successfully conducted from February 28 to March 2, 2025.

Latest Updates:

  • NTA has released the final answer key for CSIR NET on April 17, 2025. CSIR NET result for December 2024 exam will be announced soon. 
  • The provisional answer key for CSIR NET was released on March 11, 2025 at csirnet.nta.ac.in. The objection window closed on March 14, 2024. 

The initial answer key released by NTA is provisional in nature. Candidates who are not satisfied with the CSIR NET provisional answer key will be able to raise objections against it online. The objection window will remain open till March 14, 2025. Based on the objections received, NTA will prepare the final answer key and CSIR NET result. Candidates must note that no objections against the final answer key will be accepted.

The direct link to download the answer key for the CSIR NET exam 2024 has been activated by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at csirnet.nta.ac.in. Students will be able to download the provisional key using their application number, password, and security pin. Check the link to download answer key below: Check the image of CSIR NET answer key login window below:

csir net answer key

CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 Dates

The National Testing Agency is conducting the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2024 exam from February 28 to March 2, 2025. The answer was issued on March 11, 2025. 

Exam Session Exam Dates Answer Key Dates Number of Days 
December 2024 February 28 to March 2, 2025 March 11, 2025 9
July 2024 July 25 to July 27, 2024 August 8, 2024 12
December 2023 December 26 to December 28, 2023 January 6, 2024 9
December 2022-June 2023 June 6 to June 8, 2023 June 14, 2023 6

CSIR NET Answer Key 2024 - Steps to Download

Candidates can download the CSIR NET answer key online. The following are the steps to download CSIR NET December Answer Key 2024: 

  • Visit the official website of NTA CSIR NET - csirnet.nta.ac.in
  • Click on the ‘CSIR NET Answer Key December 2024’ link available on the homepage
  • Enter your application number and password
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button
  • The answer key PDF and response sheet for CSIR NET exam will appear on the screen
  • Download and take print out for future reference.

CSIR NET answer key will be made available online at csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can now download the provisional answer key and cross check their answers. Check the following details which will be mentioned in the CSIR NET December answer key: 

  • Shift wise classification 
  • Set wise classification
  • Serial wise questions and their correct answers 
  • CSIR NET response sheets
  • Subject
  • Instructions on how to challenge the answer key

The CSIR NET provisional answer key can be challenged by candidates who are not satisfied with the answers provided by NTA. The steps to raise challenge are as follows: 

  • Visit the official NTA website - csirnet.nta.ac.in
  • Login with your application number and date of birth
  • Enter security pin for successful login
  • Click on ‘View Question Paper’ 
  • Click on ‘Challenge Answer Key’ tab
  • If you wish to challenge any question then mark the Question ID and the correct answer (as per your knowledge)
  • Scroll down and click on ‘Save your Claim’
  • You can challenge multiple questions with the same process
  • Then, click on ‘Save your Claims and pay Fee’
  • Candidates have to pay the fee of INR 200 per question ID
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button for successful challenge to the CSIR NET answer key 2024.

After the objection window for CSIR NET provisional answer key is closed, the National Testing Agency prepares the final answer key on the basis of objections received on the provisional key. Candidates must note that the final answer key can be different from the provisional key. Check the final answer key for CSIR NET December 2024 exam below: 

CSIR NET Final Answer Key December 2024 - Download PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who releases the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the CSIR NET answer key at csirnet.nta.ac.in.

When will NTA release the CSIR NET December Answer Key 2024?

The CSIR NET December Answer Key 2024 will be released a few days after the exam is over. Candidates will be able to download the answer key from the official website.

Can I raise objections against the CSIR NET Answer Key 2024?

Yes, candidates can raise objections against the CSIR NET answer key. However, only the provisional answer key can be challenged by aspirants.

What is the CSIR NET answer key challenge fee?

As per the official brochure released by NTA, the answer key challenge fee for CSIR NET exam is INR 200 per question.

How to download CSIR NET Answer Key PDF?

To download CSIR NET answer key 2024 PDF, aspirants have to login with their application number and password through candidates’ portal.

What is CSIR NET Answer key 2024 release date?

CSIR NET answer key will be released after the conclusion of the exam. NTA will soon release examination dates for CSIR NET December session at csirnet.nta.ac.in.

Can I challenge the CSIR NET final answer key 2024?

No, candidates can not challenge the final answer key for CSIR NET exam. Candidates will only be able to challenge the provisional answer key.

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