UGC NET 2025 Result (December) Live Updates: Download Link, JRF Cut-Off, Final Answer Key
UGC NET 2025 Result (December session) is expected to be announced soon by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test can check their results online using their application number and date of birth. Along with the results, NTA will also release the final answer key, scorecards, and JRF cut-off marks.
This examination determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) across Indian universities and colleges.
UGC NET 2025 December Result: Official Websites
Candidates can access the UGC NET December 2025 result through the following official portals:
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ugcnet.nta.ac.in
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nta.ac.in
The result link will be activated once NTA officially declares the scores.
How to Download UGC NET 2025 Result?
Candidates can follow the steps below to download their UGC NET 2025 result:
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Visit the official website – ugcnet.nta.ac.in
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Click on the link “UGC NET December 2025 Result”
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Enter your application number and date of birth
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Submit the details
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View and download the scorecard
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Take a printout for future reference
The scorecard will display subject-wise marks, total score, percentile, and qualification status.
UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key Released
The UGC NET 2025 final answer key will be released along with the result. It is prepared after reviewing all the challenges raised against the provisional answer key.
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No further objections are allowed once the final key is published
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Results are prepared strictly based on the final answer key
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Candidates are advised to download and save it for reference
Any changes in answers after expert review will be reflected directly in the final result.
UGC NET 2025 JRF Cut-Off Marks
The JRF cut-off is generally higher than the Assistant Professor cut-off and varies by subject, category, and exam difficulty. The cut-off is released separately for:
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General
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OBC-NCL
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EWS
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SC
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ST
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PwD
Factors affecting cut-off marks include:
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Number of candidates
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Difficulty level of the paper
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Subject-wise performance
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Availability of JRF slots
Only candidates securing marks equal to or above the JRF cut-off are awarded the Junior Research Fellowship.
UGC NET 2025 Qualifying Criteria
To qualify for UGC NET, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Minimum 40% aggregate marks for General category
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Minimum 35% aggregate marks for reserved categories
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Top 6% of candidates qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility
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Separate merit lists are prepared for JRF and Assistant Professor
Meeting the qualifying marks does not guarantee JRF unless the candidate ranks within the JRF merit list.
What After UGC NET 2025 Result?
Candidates qualifying UGC NET can:
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Apply for Assistant Professor positions in universities and colleges
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Pursue PhD programs with UGC NET validity
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Avail JRF fellowship for advanced research
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Appear for state and central university recruitments
The UGC NET certificate and JRF award letter will be issued digitally by NTA after result declaration.
UGC NET 2025 Result Live Updates
NTA will update candidates through official notifications regarding:
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Result declaration time
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Cut-off release
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Certificate download schedule
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JRF award letters
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website and avoid relying on unofficial sources.










