UGC NET Result 2026: Scorecards for December Session to Be Declared Soon; Check Details Here

The UGC NET Result 2026 is keenly awaited as the National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares to announce results for the December 2025 session, conducted between December 31, 2025 and January 7, 2026. Based on previous timelines, the result is expected to be released in the last week of January or the first week of February 2026, shortly after the publication of the final answer key.

The UGC NET examination determines candidates’ eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts across more than 85 subjects. The result announcement follows the completion of the provisional answer key challenge window, which closed in mid-January. Once declared, candidates will be able to access their results only through the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

UGC NET Result 2026: What the Scorecard Shows

The UGC NET scorecard will include:

• Subject-wise marks obtained

• Percentile score

• Category-wise cut-off status

• Qualification for JRF and/or Assistant Professor

• All India Rank (where applicable)

Candidates qualifying for JRF will be eligible for fellowship benefits, while those clearing Assistant Professor eligibility can apply for teaching roles and PhD admissions across Indian universities. The UGC NET cut-off marks are released separately for each subject and category (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS), with JRF cut-offs typically higher than Assistant Professor thresholds.

How to Check UGC NET Result 2026

• Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in

• Click on the link for UGC NET December 2025 Result

• Enter application number, date of birth, and security code

• Submit details and download the scorecard PDF

• Save and print copies for future reference

Candidates facing technical issues can contact the NTA helpline and are advised to avoid unofficial portals or misleading links.

After the declaration, qualified candidates can begin applying for PhD programmes and JRF fellowships as per university notifications, usually released from March to April. The JRF validity is generally two years, while Assistant Professor eligibility remains valid for three years from the result date. Candidates should keep their scorecards and supporting documents ready for the upcoming admission and recruitment processes.