Hey learners,
The UGC NET December 2025 examination, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), has officially reached its final stage with the declaration of results on 4 February 2026. The examination plays a crucial role in determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admissions across Indian universities and colleges.
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UGC NET December 2025 Examination Schedule
The UGC NET December 2025 examination was conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple shifts. The exam took place on the following dates:
- 31 December 2025
- 02 January 2026
- 03 January 2026
- 05 January 2026
- 06 January 2026
- 07 January 2026
The exam was organized at 663 examination centres spread across 283 cities in India, ensuring wide accessibility for candidates from different regions.
Registered Candidates: Category-Wise Data
A total of 9,93,702 candidates registered for the UGC NET December 2025 examination. The gender-wise distribution of registered candidates is as follows:
- Female candidates: 5,85,400 (58.91%)
- Male candidates: 4,08,245 (41.08%)
- Third gender candidates: 57 (0.01%)
The data reflects strong participation from female candidates, continuing a positive trend in higher education and research-oriented examinations in India .
Answer Key and Challenge Process
To maintain transparency in the examination process, the question papers, provisional answer keys, and recorded responses were uploaded on the official NTA website. Candidates were given the opportunity to raise objections from 14 January 2026 to 17 January 2026.
All challenges submitted by candidates were carefully reviewed by subject experts, and the final results were prepared based on the revised answer keys, ensuring fairness and accuracy in evaluation .
UGC NET December 2025 Result: At a Glance
Here is a quick summary of the result statistics:
- Total candidates registered: 9,93,702
- Candidates who appeared: 7,35,614
- Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor: 5,108
- Qualified for Assistant Professor & PhD admission: 54,713
- Qualified for PhD only: 1,17,058
These figures highlight the competitive nature of the UGC NET examination and its importance in shaping academic and research careers in India.
The declaration of the UGC NET December 2025 result marks an important milestone for nearly ten lakh aspirants. Candidates who have qualified can now move forward with academic teaching roles, research fellowships, and doctoral admissions. Those who could not qualify can use this experience to strengthen their preparation for upcoming sessions.