April 23, 2026, 8:00 pm
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the UGC NET December 2025 e-certificates for qualified candidates. The documents are now available on the official portal and can be downloaded online using login credentials. The release follows the completion of the December 2025 examination cycle, which was held across the country from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. A total of 7,35,592 candidates appeared for the computer-based test, and over 1.76 lakh candidates qualified for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility, and PhD admissions.
If you are a candidate of the December 2025 cycle UGC NET exam, follow these easy steps to download your digital certificate.
Alternatively, click here to download your e-certificate
The UGC NET e-certificate serves as proof of eligibility for Assistant Professor positions and carries lifetime validity. For candidates awarded the Junior Research Fellowship, the JRF award letter issued alongside the certificate is valid for three years from the date of issue. These documents are required during faculty recruitment, PhD admissions, and fellowship verification.
The UGC NET certificate is not issued under a single category. Depending on performance and cut-offs, candidates may be awarded different eligibility statuses. These include:
Candidates are advised to carefully check the category mentioned on their e-certificate after downloading it, as this determines their eligibility for recruitment, fellowships, and higher education opportunities.
Candidates may face temporary issues while accessing the certificate download portal due to high traffic or server delays. In such cases, it is advisable to retry after some time or use a desktop browser for better accessibility.If the issue persists, candidates can contact the National Testing Agency through the official helpdesk:
