The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to announce the UGC NET December 2025 results by 4 February 2026 on the official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in for candidates who appeared in the exam conducted from 31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026.
How to Download UGC NET December 2025 Scorecard?
Once the result is published, candidates can follow these steps to download their UGC NET scorecard:
- Visit the official UGC NET portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link titled “UGC NET December 2025 Result” on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit the details to view your scorecard.
- Save and download the PDF for future reference.
The scorecard will include marks and percentile obtained in both Paper 1 and Paper 2, total percentile, and the qualifying status for Assistant Professor and JRF eligibility.
UGC NET Qualifying Criteria and Cut-off Details
To qualify the UGC NET exam, candidates must meet the minimum cut-off criteria, which vary by category and subject. Typically, General and EWS category candidates need to secure at least 40% aggregate, while OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwD, and Transgender candidates need 35% aggregate across both papers. The final category-wise and subject-wise cut-off marks will be published along with the result. Prorated scores and merit ranking will determine eligibility for Assistant Professor roles and Junior Research Fellowship awardees.
Next Steps After UGC NET Result
After downloading the UGC NET 2025 scorecard, qualified candidates should begin preparing necessary documentation for assistant professor recruitment, fellowship applications, or PhD admissions based on the eligibility achieved. The Assistant Professor eligibility is valid for life, while JRF validity typically extends for three years from the date of the result. Candidates are advised to keep checking ugcnet.nta.nic.in for the official result link and updates.