UGC NET Result 2026 Out @ugcnet.nta.nic.in, Direct Link Here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET Result 2026 for the December session on the official website, i.e., ugcnet.nta.nic.in. More than 7 lakh candidates appeared for the eligibility test, and only 1.76 lakh were declared qualified. Candidates can check their results by clicking on the result link given below.

UGC NET Result 2026 Out at ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Along with the UGC NET Result, NTA has also released the scorecard & subject wise cut-off marks. Candidates have to enter their login credentials (Application Number and Password) to check their results and marks, and the cut-off is available in PDF format.

Important Dates for UGC NET Result 2026

UGC NET 2026 Exam – Overview

The UGC-NET December exam was held over a period of 6 days in 11 shifts at 663 examination centres located in 283 cities nationwide.

UGC NET Result 2026 Official Link

Download the scorecard from the direct link shared here and check their qualifying status for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor posts, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges.

UGC NET Result & Scorecard Link (Active) – Click to Check

Q. How many attempts for UGC NET?
Ans.- There is no limit on the number of attempts for the UGC NET exam until and unless they meet the educational and age criteria for the exam.

UGC NET Subject-wise Cut Off 2026 Out

Along with the UGC NET December Result 2026, NTA has also released subject-wise and category-wise cut off marks separately for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Phd.

For More Subjects, click on the link below. 

UGC NET Cut Off 2026 Out- Click to Check

How to Check UGC NET Result from the Official website?

Candidates need their login credentials to check their results & marks from the official website-

1. Application Number
2. Date of Birth

Follow the step-by-step process to check the result. 

Step 1 – Go to the Official Website- Visit the official website of the National Test Agency (NTA), i.e., www.ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

Step 2 – Click on the Result Link- Click on the link that says UGC NET December 2025- Click here for Scorecard on the homepage.

Step 3 – Enter Login Details- Select Examination Name and enter your login credentials, which include your application number, date of birth, and the captcha code displayed on the screen.

Step 4 – Enter Security Pin- After providing valid details, enter the security pin as shown in the image.

Step 5 – Submit & View- Click on the “Submit” button. The Result appears on the system screen.

Step 6 – Download Result- Download the result and print it out for future reference.

UGC NET Final Answer Key 2026 Out- Click to Check

UGC NET Result 2026 Statistics

Along with the announcement of the results, the National Test Agency (NTA) has released data on the number of candidates who registered for the exam and the number who appeared for it.

Details to be Checked in UGC NET Result

The UGC NET Result 2026 contains the following details, and candidates should carefully check these details.

UGC NET Minimum Qualifying Marks

Qualifying marks are the minimum eligibility marks only. Scoring qualifying marks does not guarantee selection. Candidates must still clear the subject-wise cut-off marks. The category-wise UGC NET Minimum Qualifying Marks are as follows:

How Normalisation Works in UGC NET Exam?

• Scores are calculated using percentile scores (not raw scores)
• The highest score in each shift is taken as the benchmark
• All other scores are adjusted proportionally
• Formula Used: Percentile Score = (Number of candidates who scored equal to or below your score ÷ Total candidates in that shift) × 100

UGC NET Certificate

The UGC NET Certificate is an important document issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to candidates who qualify for the UGC NET exam. It serves as proof of eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor and/or for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.

• Assistant Professor/Lectureship: The UGC NET Certificate is valid for a lifetime.
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): The JRF Award Letter is valid for three years from the date of issue.

What After NET Result?

As the UGC NET Result 2026 has been released, those qualifying for the exam are eligible for the UGC NET Certificate. With the help of this certificate, qualified candidates can pursue the following fields:

• Candidates can pursue Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) or Senior Research Fellowships (SRF) at research institutions or universities
• Those who have passed the exam can apply for PhD programs in their relevant field of study
• Candidates can apply to any college for the position of Assistant Professor in universities and colleges across India
• Qualified candidates can also go for other jobs in government-oriented and private sectors as program executive, Author, Centre Manager, Lab Trainer, Guest Faculty, Consultant, Coaching tutor, etc
• After qualifying for UGC NET, candidates can also work in laboratories like ICAR, DRDO, ICMR, & SERB
• Qualified candidates can become research trainees and can try teaching in offline and online modes