The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the UGC NET December 2025 result on its official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check and download their scorecards online. The result includes details such as marks obtained in Paper 1 and Paper 2, total percentile, and qualifying status for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Along with the result, NTA has also released the final answer key and cut-off marks. Candidates are advised to keep their application number and date of birth ready to access the scorecard.
How to check and download UGC NET December 2025 scorecard
Candidates can follow these steps to download their result:
- Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the link that reads “UGC NET December 2025 Result”.
- Enter the application number, date of birth, and security pin.
- Click on the submit button.
- The scorecard will appear on the screen.
- Download and print a copy for future use.
The scorecard will mention the candidate’s personal details, subject, roll number, marks in both papers, total marks, percentile score, and qualifying status. Candidates should carefully check all details mentioned on the document.
Details on cut-off marks and qualifying criteria
NTA has also released the category-wise cut-off marks for each subject. The cut-off is prepared based on factors such as the number of candidates who appeared, difficulty level of the exam, and overall performance.As per the qualifying criteria, the top 6% of candidates who appear in both papers and secure minimum qualifying marks are declared eligible for Assistant Professor. For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), selection is made from among the top candidates based on merit and category-wise reservation rules.Candidates who qualify for JRF will be eligible for fellowship as per UGC norms. Those who qualify for Assistant Professor can apply for teaching positions in colleges and universities across India.
What candidates should do next
Candidates who have qualified should keep their scorecard safely for admission or recruitment processes. The e-certificate will be issued separately by NTA in due course.For further updates and official notifications, candidates are advised to regularly check the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
