UGC NET December 2025 Result OUT: Check NTA Scorecard & Subject-Wise Cut-Off Marks
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to declare the UGC NET December 2025 Result by the first week of February 2026. Following the successful conduct of exams for 85 subjects between December 31, 2025, and January 7, 2026, lakhs of candidates are now waiting for their scorecards. This result will determine eligibility for ‘Assistant Professor,’ ‘Junior Research Fellowship (JRF),’ and ‘Admission to Ph.D.’ across Indian universities.
📢 Current Result Status (Jan 31, 2026)
The final answer keys and result processing are in the last stage. Based on previous trends, the result link is expected to go LIVE anytime between today and February 2, 2026. Keep your Application Number and Date of Birth ready.
UGC NET December 2025 – Important Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) |
| Session | December 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Dates | 31 Dec 2025 – 07 Jan 2026 |
| Total Candidates Appeared | 7.35 Lakh (Approx.) |
| Result Status | Expected Today/Tomorrow |
1. UGC NET 2025 Attendance Statistics
A total of 7,35,592 candidates appeared for the exam across 85 subjects. Attendance remained stable between 71% and 75%. Here is the daily attendance breakdown:
| Exam Date | Candidates Appeared |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 38,452 |
| January 2, 2026 | 1,35,104 |
| January 3, 2026 | 1,45,307 |
| January 5, 2026 | 1,46,681 |
| Total (All Days) | 7,35,592 |
2. Expected Subject-Wise Cut-Off 2026
Cut-off marks are determined based on the difficulty of the paper and the number of candidates. Below are the expected cut-off ranges for top subjects (Unreserved Category):
| Subject | JRF & Asst. Prof | Asst. Professor Only |
|---|---|---|
| Political Science | 244 – 248 | 218 – 222 |
| History | 202 – 204 | 184 – 186 |
| Commerce | 214 – 220 | 186 – 192 |
| Economics | 215 – 220 | 195 – 200 |
3. How to Download UGC NET Result Scorecard
- Visit the official portal: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on “UGC NET December 2025 Scorecard.”
- A new login page will open.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Enter the Security Pin (Captcha) as shown.
- Click Submit and your result will appear on the screen.
- Download the PDF and keep a printed copy for the E-Certificate process.
4. Important Download Links
| Download UGC NET Result 2026 | Click Here (Soon) |
| Download Subject-Wise Cut-Off PDF | Download PDF |
| Official NTA Website | Visit Site |
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is the qualifying criteria for UGC NET?
A. The top 6% of appearing candidates who clear the minimum qualifying marks (40% for General, 35% for Reserved) are declared qualified for Assistant Professor.
Q. Will there be any normalization of marks?
A. Yes, since the exam was conducted in multiple shifts, NTA will use the Normalization process (Percentile scores) to prepare the results.
Q. How can I get my JRF Award Letter?
A. Qualified candidates can download their JRF Award Letter and E-Certificate from the ecertificate.nta.ac.in portal 15-20 days after the result.
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