UGC NET December 2025 Result: Live Updates, Direct Link, and Subject-Wise Cut-Offs
UGC NET December 2025 Result: Live Updates, Direct Link, and Subject-Wise Cut-Offs
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the UGC NET December 2025 Results today, February 4, 2026. Thousands of aspirants who appeared for the exam held between December 31, 2025, and January 7, 2026, can soon download their scorecards from the official portal.
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The results will include individual marks, percentile scores, and the final eligibility status for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions.
UGC NET December 2025 Result Highlights
| Event | Date / Detail |
| Exam Dates | December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | Released on January 14, 2026 |
| UGC NET Result Date | February 4, 2026 (Expected Shortly) |
| Official Website | |
| Credentials Required | Application Number & Date of Birth |
Previous Session Trends: UGC NET June 2025 Cut-Offs
To help you gauge the competition, here are the cut-off marks from the previous June 2025 session. These thresholds represent the total marks out of 300.
| Subject | Category | JRF Cut-off | Asst. Professor | PhD Cut-off |
| Political Science | UR | 244 | 218 | 186 |
| OBC-NCL | 236 | 202 | 168 | |
| Commerce | UR | 224 | 194 | 166 |
| OBC-NCL | 212 | 174 | 150 | |
| English | UR | 188 | 166 | 146 |
| OBC-NCL | 176 | 150 | 134 | |
| History | UR | 180 | 162 | 142 |
| OBC-NCL | 172 | 150 | 132 |
Note: The December 2025 cut-offs are expected to fluctuate based on the difficulty level of the shifts and the number of candidates appearing in each subject.
How to Check UGC NET December 2025 Result
Follow these steps to access your scorecard once the link is active:
- Visit the Official Site:
ugcnet.nta.nic.in - Find the Link: Click on the "UGC NET December 2025 Scorecard" link under the Candidate Activity section.
- Login: Enter your application number, Date of birth, and the security PIN shown on the screen.
- View & Download: Your result will appear. Check your qualifying status (JRF/Assistant Professor/PhD).
- Print: Save a digital copy and take a printout for future recruitment and admission cycles
Here are the official cut-off marks for other major subjects from the June 2025 and December 2024 sessions for the Unreserved (General) category.
Subject-Wise Cut-Off Marks (General Category)
| Subject | Session | JRF Cut-off | Assistant Professor | PhD Only |
| Sociology | June 2025 | 220 | 192 | 162 |
| Dec 2024 | 228 | 204 | 176 | |
| Psychology | June 2025 | 248 | 226 | 200 |
| Dec 2024 | 238 | 214 | 190 | |
| Economics | June 2025 | 198 | 170 | 146 |
| Dec 2024 | 206 | 180 | 156 | |
| Hindi | June 2025 | 218 | 190 | 160 |
| Dec 2024 | N/A (Percentile) | N/A (Percentile) | N/A (Percentile) | |
| Geography | June 2025 | 216 | 192 | 164 |
| Dec 2024 | 208 | 186 | 164 | |
| Computer Science | June 2025 | 186 | 158 | 140 |
| Dec 2024 | 198 | 172 | 152 |
Key Takeaways for December 2025 Aspirants
- Difficulty Factor: If the December 2025 paper for your shift was tougher than previous sessions, you might see the cut-off drop by 4–8 marks.
- Qualified Candidates: In the last December 2024 cycle, only 5,158 candidates qualified for JRF, while over 1.14 lakh qualified for PhD admission only.
- Normalization: For subjects conducted in multiple shifts (like Hindi or History), NTA uses Percentile Scores rather than raw marks to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.
Next Steps for You
Once the results are live today:
Check Percentile vs. Marks: Ensure you check both. If your subject has multiple shifts, your percentile is what determines your rank.
Download E-Certificate: If you qualify, the NTA portal usually makes the certificates available within 2–3 weeks.
JRF Timeline: If you've won the JRF, remember it’s valid for 3 years. You must enroll in a PhD program within this window to claim the fellowship.
Here are the cut-off marks for reserved categories (OBC-NCL, SC, and ST) for the most popular subjects.
These figures are based on the June 2025 and December 2024 sessions. As the December 2025 results are coming out today, you can use these as a benchmark to see how close you are to the qualifying range.
Subject-Wise Cut-Offs for Reserved Categories
| Subject | Session | Category | JRF Cut-off | Assistant Prof | PhD Only |
| Political Science | June 2025 | OBC-NCL | 236 | 202 | 168 |
| SC | 222 | 186 | 160 | ||
| ST | 218 | 180 | 156 | ||
| Commerce | June 2025 | OBC-NCL | 212 | 174 | 150 |
| SC | 202 | 162 | 140 | ||
| ST | 188 | 158 | 138 | ||
| Education | June 2025 | OBC-NCL | 194 | 166 | 144 |
| SC | 186 | 156 | 138 | ||
| ST | 184 | 154 | 136 | ||
| History | Dec 2024 | OBC-NCL | 194 | 170 | 150 |
| SC | 184 | 158 | 144 | ||
| ST | 178 | 152 | 136 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks vs. Cut-Off Marks
It is important to distinguish between the minimum qualifying marks and the actual cut-off:
Minimum Qualifying Marks: This is the basic requirement to be considered for the merit list.
- General/Unreserved: 40% aggregate in both papers.
- OBC/SC/ST/PwD: 35% aggregate in both papers.
- Actual Cut-Off: Scoring the minimum 35% or 40% does not guarantee a pass. The final cut-off is determined by the top 6% of candidates for Assistant Professor and the top 1% for JRF.
Understanding "PhD Only" Category
Since the 2024 session, NTA introduced a third category. If you don't qualify for JRF or Assistant Professor, you might still qualify for PhD admission only (Category-3).
- Weightage: Your NET score will count for 70% of the weightage for PhD admission in most central and state universities, with the remaining 30% based on an interview.
- Validity: This Category-3 status is usually valid for one year for PhD admissions.
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