The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the UGC NET December 2025–26 Result on 4 February 2026.
Candidates who appeared for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December session can now access their scorecard online through the official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in
The result is released in the form of a digital scorecard, which includes subject-wise marks, total score, qualifying status for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), or both.
Aspirants are strongly advised to download and securely save their scorecard for future academic admissions, recruitment, and documentation purposes.
Yes. The UGC NET Result 2026 for the December session has been declared by NTA along with the final answer key.
The examination was conducted successfully between 31 December 2025 and 7 January 2026 for 85 subjects across multiple shifts nationwide.
Only candidates who meet the prescribed cutoff criteria are considered eligible for Assistant Professor roles or JRF awards in Indian universities and colleges.
Here is a quick overview of the UGC NET December 2025–26 result details:
Candidates can download their UGC NET December Result 2026 directly from the official NTA website. The result window was activated on 4 February 2026, and the scorecard will remain available for 90 days from the declaration date.
The scorecard displays:
Follow the steps below to download your UGC NET December 2025–26 scorecard:
After reviewing all objections raised against the provisional answer key, NTA has released the UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026. This answer key is final, and no further challenges are accepted.
Candidates can access subject-wise final answer keys for major subjects such as:
The final result has been prepared strictly based on this answer key.
Candidates must carefully verify all details mentioned on the scorecard. In case of discrepancies, NTA should be contacted immediately.
The scorecard includes:
The evaluation of UGC NET 2026 follows a transparent and standardized marking system:
This no-negative-marking policy benefits candidates by encouraging accurate attempts without penalty risk.
To qualify for UGC NET December 2025–26, candidates must score the minimum aggregate percentage across both papers:
Meeting the qualifying percentage does not guarantee selection; final qualification depends on category-wise and subject-wise cutoff marks.
The official cutoff marks will be released soon by NTA. Based on previous trends, the expected cutoff range is:
Cutoff marks vary depending on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and normalization.
After checking the result, candidates should take the following steps:
Ensure that the scorecard and certificate are preserved for future verification.
NTA will issue the UGC NET e-certificate only in digital format. No hard copies will be sent by post.
Certificates will be available for download from:
Candidates should download and keep 2–3 printed copies for academic and recruitment purposes.
Who releases the UGC NET result?
The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the UGC NET result.
Is revaluation or rechecking allowed?
No. There is no revaluation or rechecking process for UGC NET.
How long is the result available online?
The result remains accessible for 90 days from the declaration date.
What is JRF?
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is a financial support scheme for candidates pursuing research after qualifying UGC NET.
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