The National Testing Agency (NTA) has declared the UGC NET December 2024 Result for the examination conducted in January 2025. Candidates who appeared for the UGC NET / JRF January 2025 Exam can now check their results and download their score cards from the official website. The UGC NET E-Certificate for qualified candidates will also be available for download separately. This result determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. This comprehensive guide provides direct links to check your UGC NET Result December 2024, download the scorecard, understand the marks calculation, and access the official e-certificate portal.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UGC NET December 2024 Exam Dates | 16th to 24th January 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | January 2025 |
| Challenge Answer Key Window | January 2025 |
| UGC NET Result Declaration Date | Officially Declared |
| Score Card Availability | Available for Download |
| E-Certificate Download Start Date | To be Activated Soon |
| Validity of JRF Award | 3 Years from Date of Issue |
| Validity for Assistant Professor | Lifetime |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2024 Cycle (Exam held in January 2025) |
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Result Status | Officially Declared |
| Result Available At | Official Website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
| Login Credentials Required | Application Number & Date of Birth/Password |
| Documents Released | Result, Score Card, E-Certificate (for qualified candidates) |
| Helpdesk Email | ugcnet@nta.ac.in |
Go to the NTA UGC NET official portal: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in or the direct result link provided.
Look for the notification or link that says "UGC NET December 2024 Result (January 2025 Exam)" or similar.
Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth (or Password as created during application) in the required fields.
Click the "Submit" button. Your result status will appear on the screen showing qualification status (JRF/Assistant Professor/Not Qualified).
Download and print your UGC NET Score Card for future reference. Take multiple printouts.
The UGC NET Score Card contains the following important details:
- Candidate Details: Name, Roll Number, Application Number, Photograph
- Exam Details: Exam Name (UGC NET December 2024), Date of Exam
- Subject-wise Marks: Marks obtained in Paper 1 and Paper 2 separately
- Total Aggregate Marks: Combined marks out of 300
- Percentage & Percentile: Overall percentage and category percentile
- Qualification Status: Clearly mentions if qualified for:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor
- Assistant Professor Only
- Not Qualified
- All India Rank: Your overall rank and category rank
- Important Notes: Validity period and other instructions
Qualified candidates must download their official E-Certificate from the dedicated portal. The process is separate from checking the result.
Go to the official UGC NET E-Certificate portal: https://ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in/site/login
Use your Application Number and Date of Birth to log in. First-time users may need to register.
Check all your personal and qualification details displayed on the dashboard.
Click on the "Download E-Certificate" link. The certificate will be in PDF format.
Take color printouts on A4 size paper. This is your official eligibility certificate for JRF/Assistant Professor.
| Category | Expected Cut-Off Percentage (Aggregate) | Qualification Level |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | 40% - 45% (120-135 marks) | Top 6% of candidates |
| OBC-NCL | 35% - 40% (105-120 marks) | Top 6% of candidates |
| SC | 35% - 40% (105-120 marks) | Top 6% of candidates |
| ST | 35% - 40% (105-120 marks) | Top 6% of candidates |
| PwD | 35% - 40% (105-120 marks) | Top 6% of candidates |
Note: Final cut-off marks are determined by NTA based on candidate performance, difficulty level, and normalization process. The above are estimates based on previous cycles.
- Your JRF award letter will be issued by UGC/NTA through the e-certificate portal.
- You can pursue PhD in any recognized university/institution in India.
- Fellowship amount will be provided as per UGC guidelines (currently ₹31,000 per month for initial two years).
- You must enroll in a PhD program within 3 years from the date of issue of the award letter.
- Your E-Certificate serves as the eligibility document for applying to Assistant Professor positions.
- Start applying to vacancies advertised by universities, colleges, and state governments.
- Keep multiple copies of scorecard and e-certificate for job applications.
- The qualification is valid for a lifetime for Assistant Professor recruitment.
The information provided here is for informational purposes only. While we strive to present accurate and timely details about the UGC NET December 2024 Result, candidates must verify all information from the official NTA websites (https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in and https://ugcnetdec2024.ntaonline.in). Rojgar Job Alerts is not affiliated with NTA or UGC. We are not responsible for any discrepancy or loss arising from the use of this information. Always rely on official sources for result checking and certificate download.