The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level eligibility exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admissions in Indian universities and colleges. Wikipedia
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 07 October 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 07 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 November 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 10 – 12 November 2025 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip Released | Around 20–21 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| UGC NET Exam Dates (Dec 2025) | 31 December 2025 – 07 January 2026 |
What is UGC NET?
The UGC NET (University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test) is a computer-based test (CBT) held twice a year (June and December). It evaluates candidates’ teaching and research aptitude and determines eligibility for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and Ph.D. admissions. Wikipedia
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- A minimum percentage (usually 55% for General and 50% for reserved categories) in the qualifying exam is generally required.* Wikipedia
Age Limit (for JRF)
- There is a maximum age limit for JRF eligibility (typically around 30 years), but no upper age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility.* SARKARI RESULT
Refer to the official UGC NET notification PDF for exact eligibility details as per the latest cycle.
Application Fee (UGC NET Dec 2025)
- General (UR): ~₹1150
- OBC-NCL / EWS: ~₹600
- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ~₹325
The exact fee amounts and payment modes were specified in the official notification — candidates paid at the time of online registration. SARKARI RESULT
How to Apply for UGC NET Dec 2025
Candidates were required to apply online only through the official NTA UGC NET portal:
Application Link:
👉 https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Steps to Apply (General Process)
- Visit the official UGC NET portal.
- Register or login with credentials.
- Fill in personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download the confirmation page. examinationservices.nic.in
Exam Pattern
UGC NET consists of two papers conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode:
- Paper I: Teaching and Research Aptitude (common for all subjects)
- Paper II: Subject-specific paper based on the candidate’s chosen subject area Wikipedia
Both papers are objective type with multiple-choice questions. The entire test duration is generally 3 hours. Wikipedia
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule
The UGC NET December 2025 session is scheduled to be conducted from 31 December 2025 to 07 January 2026, across multiple days and in two daily shifts (morning and afternoon/evening) to accommodate different subjects. Wbmnbfms
Candidates can check the subject-wise exam date sheet for their chosen subject from the official UGC NET portal once released. JRFADDA
City Intimation & Admit Card
The exam city intimation slip has been released around 20–21 December 2025, informing candidates of their exam city. Careers360+1
Admit cards will be released closer to the exam dates on the official portal. PW Live
Selection & Result
UGC NET qualifiers are ranked based on aggregate performance in Paper I and Paper II. Successful candidates:
- Qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility, and
- May be eligible for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) based on merits and subject-wise cutoffs. Wikipedia
Results are typically declared a few months after the examination.
Quick Summary
- Exam Name: UGC NET December 2025 (University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Notification Release: 07 October 2025
- Application Period: 07 October – 07 November 2025
- Exam Dates: 31 December 2025 – 07 January 2026
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Purpose: Eligibility for Assistant Professor / JRF / PhD admissions
- Application Link: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in