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Key Highlights at a Glance:
- Exam Cycle Frequency: Conducted twice annually — in June and December.
- December 2025 Cycle:
- Notification Expected: December 2025 (likely early in the month)
- Application Window: Opens around September 2025
- Exam Date: Tentatively between 1 January and 19 January 2026
Application Form: What to Expect
- The application process for the December exam will begin alongside the official notification, anticipated in September 2025 .
- Expect the NTA to release the Information Bulletin, detailing eligibility, subject codes, exam pattern, and fees, when the notification is live .
June 2025 Cycle: Results & Cut-Offs
- Exam Conducted: From 25–29 June 2025 in CBT mode .
- Result Announced: 21 July 2025 (or 22 July per some updates) .
- Answer Key: Provisional key released; objection window was open before final key release .
- Cut-Offs: Subject-wise JRF and Assistant Professor cut-offs published with the result .
Cut-Off Range Insights
Recent analysis suggests the cut-off for Paper 1 (General Paper) ranged approximately:
- General category: 64–68 (JRF)
- Other categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS) had lower thresholds.
For Paper 2 (Subject-specific), cut-off marks differ by subject. For instance, in Economics and Political Science:
- Political Science (JRF): General – 244; for assistant professor – 218; Ph.D. – 186
- This gives a helpful benchmark for aspirants targeting December 2025.
Summary Table
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Expected September/December 2025 |
| Application Dates | Opens alongside notification; likely in September 2025 |
| Exam Dates | Tentatively 1–19 January 2026, CBT mode |
| June 2025 Exam | Held 25–29 June, Result: 21–22 July 2025 |
| Cut-Off (Paper 1) | General: 64–68 (JRF); varies for other categories |
| Cut-Off (Paper 2) | Varies by subject—for example, Political Science JRF: 244 |
Final Words
As we head into the latter half of 2025, prepare smartly for the UGC NET December 2025 exam:
- Be alert for notifications (likely in September/December).
- Prepare your documents early and stay updated with the NTA portal.
- Use June 2025 result trends and cut-offs as a benchmark to strategize your performance.
- Focus on both Paper I and Paper II with structured mock tests and subject-wise revision.
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