The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET December 2025-26 result on 4 February 2026 for candidates who appeared in the national eligibility test to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor roles and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The result, along with subject-wise scorecards, is now available to download from the authorised portals ugcnet.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in.
Official Websites to Access UGC NET Result and Scorecards
Candidates should use one of the following official websites to check their result:
- ugcnet.nta.nic.in — primary portal for UGC NET results and scorecards
- nta.ac.in — alternate official portal in case of heavy traffic
- Direct scorecard link (when activated) on the official sites as notified by NTA
To view the result and download the scorecard, candidates must log in with their application number and date of birth or password on the respective portal.
What the UGC NET Scorecard Shows?
The downloaded UGC NET scorecard includes:
- Marks scored in Paper I and Paper II
- Aggregate score and percentile
- Qualifying status for JRF, Assistant Professor, or PhD eligibility
- Subject-wise performance details
- Category-wise cut-off marks
Candidates are advised to verify all details carefully and save both digital and printed copies for admissions, recruitment, and verification processes.
How to Download the UGC NET Result?
Follow these steps once the result link is active:
- Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in (official portal).
- Navigate to “UGC NET December 2025-26 Result” or “Scorecard” section.
- Enter your application number, date of birth and other login details.
- Submit the information to view the result on screen.
- Download and save the scorecard PDF for future use.
If the main portal experiences lag due to high traffic, candidates are advised to retry after a short while or use the alternate nta.ac.in link as a fallback.
Next Steps for Qualified Candidates
Candidates who qualify the UGC NET exam can take the following steps based on their qualifying category:
- Assistant Professor eligibility: Apply for faculty positions at colleges and universities as vacancies arise.
- JRF qualification: Eligible for funded research fellowships and can pursue PhD programmes in recognised institutions.
- NET qualification for PhD: Candidates marked “Qualified for PhD only” can use their scorecards for doctoral admissions where NET scores are considered.
UGC NET serves as a critical benchmark for lectureship and research eligibility across Indian universities and colleges, and the December session result marks a key milestone for aspirants advancing in academic careers.