23 February 2025
NTA Declares UGC NET December 2024 Results
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the results for the UGC NET 2024, covering a wide range of 85 subjects. This news marks a significant moment for the more than 6.4 lakh candidates who have been eagerly waiting to find out if they've qualified for positions such as Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professorship. Aspiring candidates can now access their scorecards on the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in, bringing an end to months of anticipation.
The exams, which stretched over several weeks from January 3 to January 27, 2025, were conducted in multiple sessions to accommodate the large number of participants. This year's results were prepared using normalized scores, a fair practice ensuring that all participants are assessed equitably, regardless of the session in which their examination took place.
Steps to Download Scorecards and Additional Details
For those wondering how to get their hands on their scorecards, it's a simple process:
- Head over to the NTA's official UGC NET portal, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the link for the December 2024 results.
- Enter the required details, which include your application number, date of birth, and the given security pin.
- Once submitted, your scorecard will be available for download. Make sure to save a copy for future reference.
In tandem with the result announcement, the NTA also released the final answer key and cutoff marks. These documents are available in PDF format and provide crucial insights into the students' performance across various subjects. The cutoff marks, determined based on category-wise quotas, require a minimum of 35% for reserved categories and 40% for general candidates, maintaining a competitive yet fair benchmark for all.
For candidates who might have misplaced their application numbers, the NTA offers a handy recovery option accessible via registered emails or mobile numbers, ensuring that nobody is left in the lurch when trying to access their results.
This annual examination holds immense significance, not just for the candidates who have hopes pinned on it, but also for educational institutions across India. The finalized results guide colleges and universities in selecting qualified talent for research and teaching positions, impacting academic development on a broader scale.
