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UGC NET Result 2026: Website not working? Alternate links to check December 2025 results; Steps to download scorecard here
ET Online | February 4, 2026 11:19 AM CST

Synopsis

NTA UGC NET Result 2026: The UGC NET December 2025 results are expected on February 4, 2026, with the National Testing Agency (NTA) releasing them on its official website. Candidates are advised to keep alternate links handy due to anticipated heavy traffic. The exam determines eligibility for Assistant Professor posts and Junior Research Fellowship.

UGC NET December 2025 results
The wait is almost over for lakhs of candidates. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to release the UGC NET Result 2026 for the December 2025 session soon on its official website. With heavy traffic expected on result day, students may face slow loading or website crashes while trying to check their scores.

To avoid last-minute panic and confusion, candidates are advised to keep alternate websites and direct links handy to access their UGC NET December 2025 result without delay.

As per the agency’s earlier update on X (formerly Twitter), the result is scheduled to be announced on February 4, 2026. The examination was conducted between December 31, 2025, and January 7, 2026.


UGC NET Result 2026: Where to check

Candidates can download their results and scorecards from the following official websites:
  • ugcnet.nta.nic.in (main website)
  • nta.ac.in (alternate website)
  • Direct link: ugcnet.nta.ac.in/UgcScoreCard.html

If the primary portal slows down or crashes due to heavy traffic, students should try the alternate site or the direct scorecard link.

How to download UGC NET December 2025 result

Follow these simple steps:
  • Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in
  • Click on ‘Download Result for UGC-NET December 2025’ under Candidate Activity
  • Log in using your application number and password
  • Your scorecard will appear on the screen
  • Download and save it for future reference

It is advisable to keep a soft copy and a printed copy for counselling and document verification.

Why does the website crash during results?

On result day, lakhs of students log in at the same time. This sudden surge in traffic often slows down servers or temporarily crashes the website. Candidates are advised to stay calm and retry after a few minutes instead of refreshing repeatedly.

Checking during non-peak hours can also help.

What is UGC NET and why is it important?

UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted by the NTA to determine eligibility for:
  • Assistant Professor posts
  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

The exam is held twice a year in computer-based mode. It includes two papers, one for general teaching and research aptitude, and another for subject-specific knowledge. There is no negative marking.

Qualifying the exam opens doors to teaching and research careers in universities and colleges across India.

With the UGC NET Result 2026 just around the corner, candidates should keep their login details ready and rely only on official websites for updates. A little preparation now can save a lot of stress later.


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