The National Testing Agency (NTA) is announced the results for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 session on 4th February.
Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their scorecards using their application number and date of birth. The UGC NET December session determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC-NET December 2025 Examination Overview
The UGC-NET December 2025 examination was conducted by NTA on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to ensure quality standards in higher education across India.
- Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Subjects: 85
- Exam Dates: 31 December 2025, 02, 03, 05, 06 & 07 January 2026
- Total Exam Days: 9 days
- Total Shifts: 11
- Exam Centres: 663
- Exam Cities: 283
UGC-NET December 2025 Registration Statistics
A total of 9,93,702 candidates registered for the examination, out of which 7,35,614 candidates appeared.
Gender-wise Candidate Distribution
- Female Candidates: 5,85,400 (58.91%)
- Male Candidates: 4,08,245 (41.08%)
- Third Gender: 57 (0.01%)
Important Links
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET Final Answer Key subject-wise on February 4 for the December session. The result is expected soon. Candidates who appeared in the exam will be able to download their scorecard and cut off marks once the link is activated.
The December session exam was conducted from December 31 to January 7 in Computer-Based Test mode. The UGC NET Provisional answer key was released on January 14. To check the result, candidates required their login credentials including the application number and date of birth.
UGC NET 2025–26 December Exam Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026 |
| Result Date | February 4, 2026 (Expected Today) |
| Answer Key Release | January 14, 2026 |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
How to Check UGC NET December Result 2025–26
Candidates can follow the steps below to download their result and scorecard:
- Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the UGC NET December 2025 Result link on the homepage
- A login page will open
- Enter Application Number, Date of Birth, and Security Code
- Click on Submit
- The UGC NET Result and Scorecard will appear on the screen
- Download and save the PDF for future reference
The direct result download link will be updated on the official website once activated.
UGC NET 2025–26 Expected Cut-Off Marks (December Session)
The UGC NET December 2025 expected cut-off is likely to range between 160 to 216 marks, depending on:
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of candidates appeared
- Subject-wise performance
- Category-wise reservation norms
The official cut-off marks will be released subject-wise and category-wise along with or shortly after the declaration of the result.
Candidates scoring equal to or above the cut-off marks will be considered qualified for:
- Assistant Professor
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), where applicable
UGC NET Scorecard 2025–26: Details Mentioned
The UGC NET scorecard will include:
- Candidate’s Name and Roll Number
- Application Number
- Subject Name and Code
- Paper 1 and Paper 2 Marks
- Total Marks Obtained
- Percentile Score
- Qualifying Status
Candidates are advised to download and keep multiple copies of the scorecard for future academic and recruitment purposes.
UGC NET Cut-Off 2025: How It Is Decided
The cut-off marks are determined based on:
- Overall exam difficulty
- Shift-wise normalization
- Number of qualifying candidates required
- Category-wise reservation
Only the top candidates (as per UGC norms) will be declared qualified.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Use only the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in to check results
- Keep login credentials ready
- Avoid unofficial websites and fake links
- Download scorecard immediately after result declaration
- Check subject and category details carefully