The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the UGC NET December 2025 results for the university Grants Commission‑National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) exam. Candidates who appeared in the exam can now check their scorecards and cut‑off marks online on the official NTA portal.
📅 Exam Overview: Dates & Details
- The UGC NET December 2025 session was held in computer‑based test (CBT) mode.
- It took place from 31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026 across 663 centres in 283 cities nationwide.
- The exam covered 85 subjects and was conducted in multiple shifts.
📊 How to Check Your UGC NET 2025 Scorecard
To view your result and scorecard:
Visit the official UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Click on “UGC NET December 2025 Result/Scorecard” link.
Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
Submit and download your scorecard.
Save/print it for future reference and academic use.
The scorecard typically displays:
- Marks obtained in Paper 1 and Paper 2
- Total score and percentile
- Qualifying status for Assistant professor, junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD eligibility
📈 Final Answer Key & Fair Evaluation Process
Before announcing results:
- NTA released the provisional answer key on 14 January 2026.
- Candidates could challenge discrepancies till 17 January.
- Subject experts reviewed objections and finalized the answer key.
- The results are prepared based on this revised final answer key, ensuring fairness and accuracy in evaluation.
🎯 Cut‑off Marks & Qualifying Criteria
Along with results, the cut‑off marks have been released:
- Cut‑off is category‑wise and subject‑wise.
- Minimum qualifying criteria normally follow UGC‑NET norms:
40% for General category and ~35% for reserved categories in both papers. - Cut‑offs determine eligibility for:
✔ Junior Research Fellowship (JRF + Assistant Professor)
✔ Assistant professor only
✔ PhD program eligibility
According to one report:
- Around 5,108 candidates qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor.
- 54,713 candidates qualified for Assistant professor & PhD eligibility.
🧠 What This Result Means for You
🧑🏫 If You Qualified for Assistant Professor
- You are eligible to apply for teaching positions in universities and colleges that require UGC NET qualification.
🎓 If You Qualified for JRF
- You can pursue funded research or PhD programs under the junior Research Fellowship scheme.
📍 Next Steps
- Download your e‑certificate and scorecard from the portal.
- Keep these documents ready for job applications and academic admissions.
🚨 Technical Tips & Common Issues
Some candidates reported initial slow loading or server issues when checking results due to high traffic, so:
- Try refreshing or accessing at non‑peak hours.
- Ensure you enter correct credentials (Application Number & DOB).
Always use the official UGC NET portal to avoid misleading third‑party sites.
📌 Summary
- UGC NET December 2025 results are officially declared by the National Testing Agency.
- Scorecards and cut‑off marks are now available on ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Candidates are advised to check, download, and save their results and understand their eligibility for teaching, JRF, or PhD programs.
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