The tension is in the air for over seven lakh students! After weeks of anticipation, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is finally ready to pull back the curtain. If you sat for the exams recently, keep your login details handy. The UGC NET December 2025 result is expected to drop by February 4, 2026.
A Big Moment for Future Professors
From December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, thousands of aspiring scholars took on 85 different subjects. This exam is the ultimate bridge to becoming an Assistant Professor or securing a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Now that the objection window for the provisional answers has closed, the NTA is busy finalizing the UGC NET final answer key.
How to Check Your UGC NET Result 2025
Once the announcement goes live, checking your score is a breeze. Just follow these steps:
- Head over to the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Look for the link labeled UGC NET December 2025 result.
- Type in your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Hit submit, view your scores, and don’t forget to print a copy!
Cracking the Code: Cutoffs and Criteria
To pass, General category students need a total of 40% across both papers, while reserved categories need 35%. However, the real challenge is making it into the top 6% of candidates to officially qualify. Along with the scores, the NTA will release the UGC NET cutoff marks, which vary by subject and category.
What Happens Next?
If you pass, your e-certificate for Assistant Professor roles is valid for life! If you’ve bagged a JRF, you have three years to start your PhD journey and claim your fellowship.
Keep a close eye on UGC NET NTA updates over the next 24 hours. With the UGC NET result date practically here, your hard work is about to pay off.
Good luck!
