🧾 UGC NET 2025 Notification Out! Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Process & Complete Details
📚 Introduction
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December 2025 notification for aspirants aiming to become Assistant Professors, secure the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), or gain admission to Ph.D. programmes across India.
This exam is one of the most prestigious eligibility tests for teaching and research careers. Here’s everything you need to know — from application dates and fees to eligibility, exam pattern, and syllabus — based on the official UGC NET Information Bulletin 2025.
📅 Important Dates at a Glance
Event Date / Duration Online Application Form 7th October – 7th November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) Last Date for Fee Payment 7th November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) Application Correction Window 10th – 12th November 2025 Exam Dates To be announced (expected Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 7, 2026) Duration of Exam 180 minutes (3 hours) – No break between Paper I & II Mode of Exam Computer-Based Test (CBT) Official Websites ugcnet.nta.ac.in and nta.ac.in
| Event | Date / Duration |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | 7th October – 7th November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7th November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 10th – 12th November 2025 |
| Exam Dates | To be announced (expected Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 7, 2026) |
| Duration of Exam | 180 minutes (3 hours) – No break between Paper I & II |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Websites | ugcnet.nta.ac.in and nta.ac.in |
💰 UGC NET 2025 Application Fee
Category Application Fee (INR) General / Unreserved ₹1150 Gen–EWS / OBC–NCL ₹600 SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender ₹325
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1150 |
| Gen–EWS / OBC–NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
Payment can be made online via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
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General/EWS: Master’s degree with at least 55% marks (without rounding off).
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OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: At least 50% marks.
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Final-year postgraduates can apply provisionally.
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PhD degree holders (completed by Sept 19, 1991) get a 5% relaxation.
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4-year Bachelor’s degree holders with 75% marks are eligible for JRF/PhD admission (not Assistant Professor).
Age Limit:
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JRF: Not more than 30 years as of 1st December 2025.
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Relaxation: up to 5 years for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Women candidates.
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+3 years for LLM degree holders; +5 years for Armed Forces service.
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Assistant Professor / PhD Admission: No upper age limit.
🧩 Exam Pattern
Paper Subject No. of Questions Marks Duration Paper I Teaching & Research Aptitude 50 100 3 hours (combined) Paper II Chosen Subject (as per PG) 100 200 3 hours (combined)
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Paper I | Teaching & Research Aptitude | 50 | 100 | 3 hours (combined) |
| Paper II | Chosen Subject (as per PG) | 100 | 200 | 3 hours (combined) |
Key Points:
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Total Marks: 300
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All questions are compulsory
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No negative marking
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Questions are objective-type (MCQs)
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Medium: English & Hindi (except for language papers)
📘 Syllabus: Available on the UGC official site
🖥️ Step-by-Step Application Process
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Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
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Register online using a valid email ID and mobile number.
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Fill the application form – personal, academic, and contact details.
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Upload documents:
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Photo (10–200 KB)
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Signature (4–30 KB)
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PwD/Cast certificate (if applicable)
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Pay the examination fee using the preferred online mode.
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Submit & download the confirmation page for your records.
Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Register online using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill the application form – personal, academic, and contact details.
Upload documents:
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Photo (10–200 KB)
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Signature (4–30 KB)
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PwD/Cast certificate (if applicable)
Pay the examination fee using the preferred online mode.
Submit & download the confirmation page for your records.
📝 Tip: Ensure your details match your educational and ID documents. Mistakes can’t be corrected after the correction window closes.
📄 Admit Card & Results
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Admit Cards will be available on the NTA website before the exam.
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Answer Keys & Recorded Responses will be released for challenge submission (₹200 per question).
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Results will be announced online; no offline communication will be sent.
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Results will be shown in percentiles and normalised scores (for multi-shift exams).
Admit Cards will be available on the NTA website before the exam.
Answer Keys & Recorded Responses will be released for challenge submission (₹200 per question).
Results will be announced online; no offline communication will be sent.
Results will be shown in percentiles and normalised scores (for multi-shift exams).
🎯 Selection Criteria
To qualify:
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General/EWS: Minimum 40% aggregate in both papers.
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Reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Third Gender): Minimum 35% aggregate.
Approximately 6% of the total candidates appearing in both papers will qualify for eligibility as Assistant Professor or JRF, based on reservation norms.
♿ Reservation Policy
UGC NET follows the Government of India’s reservation policy:
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SC – 15%
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ST – 7.5%
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OBC-NCL – 27%
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EWS – 10%
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PwD/PwBD – 5% within each category
🧠 Preparation Tips for UGC NET 2025
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Know the syllabus thoroughly – focus on high-weightage topics.
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Solve previous years’ question papers to understand trends.
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Attempt full-length mock tests to improve time management.
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Read standard books like Trueman’s UGC NET Paper 1 and Arihant series.
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Stay updated via NTA and UGC websites for any announcements.
Know the syllabus thoroughly – focus on high-weightage topics.
Solve previous years’ question papers to understand trends.
Attempt full-length mock tests to improve time management.
Read standard books like Trueman’s UGC NET Paper 1 and Arihant series.
Stay updated via NTA and UGC websites for any announcements.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UGC NET December 2025?
→ 7th November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
Q2. Is there negative marking in UGC NET 2025?
→ No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Q3. Can I apply with a 4-year bachelor’s degree?
🏁 Conclusion
The UGC NET December 2025 exam offers a golden opportunity for postgraduate students aspiring for teaching or research careers. Make sure you apply before 7th November 2025, prepare strategically, and stay updated with official notifications on ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
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Wish you Good luck!!!
Happy Learning! 💡
Thank you for reading. 👀
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