CSIR-NET and ICAR AIEEA PG Answer Key Released for 2026; Response Sheets and Objection Procedure Available

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the provisional answer keys for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026, ICAR AIEEA (PG), and AICE JRF/SRF (PhD) examinations today, August 16, 2026. The CSIR NET examinations were held on July 17 and 18, while the ICAR AIEEA (PG) exams took place on July 4.

Candidates who participated in these examinations can now access their recorded responses and have the opportunity to challenge any provisional answers they believe are incorrect within the specified objection window.

Following this process, the final scorecards, along with merit lists and ranks for the candidates, are anticipated to be released in the last week of August. The CSIR-UGC NET exam is essential for determining eligibility for the award of Junior Research Fellowships and for appointing lecturers in Indian universities and colleges, while the ICAR AIEEA (PG) examination is critical for admission to postgraduate agricultural programs in Indian Agricultural Universities.

For further details on accessing the answer keys and filing objections, candidates can visit the official NTA website.