As of January 31, 2026, the UGC NET December 2025 result (for the session held from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026) has not yet been declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The official website (ugcnet.nta.ac.in or ugcnet.nta.nic.in) currently shows updates related to the June 2025 cycle (certificates and scorecards live), but no announcement for December 2025 results, final answer key, or cutoffs.
Latest Status & Timeline:
- Provisional Answer Key: Released on January 14, 2026, along with question papers and recorded responses.
- Answer Key Challenge Window: Closed on January 17, 2026 (fee: INR 200 per challenged question, non-refundable).
- Expected Result Date: NTA is likely to release the result soon (anytime now or in the coming days). Based on trends and expert predictions:
- Expected in the last week of January 2026 or early February 2026.
- Some sources anticipate it this week or by early February, following the pattern of ~22–30 days after the exam ends.
- Final Answer Key: Expected shortly before or along with the result (not yet released).
- Scorecard & Cutoff: Will be released simultaneously with the result. Cutoffs are subject-wise and category-wise (General/EWS: typically 40% aggregate in both papers; OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: 35%). Percentile-based qualifying for Assistant Professor and JRF.
How to Check UGC NET December 2025 Result (Once Released):
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in or ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the "UGC NET December 2025 Result" or "Scorecard" link.
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Submit to view/download your scorecard (includes marks, percentile, qualifying status for JRF/Assistant Professor).
- Download and save the PDF for future reference (e.g., for PhD admissions or Assistant Professor recruitment).