UGC NET December 2025 Notification — Conducted by NTA
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for the University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025. The exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admission in Indian universities and colleges.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Online Registration & Submission of Application | 07 October 2025 – 07 November 2025 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 November 2025 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Correction Window | 10 November – 12 November 2025 (upto 11:50 PM) |
| Intimation of Exam City | To be announced later |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced later |
| Exam Dates | To be announced later |
| Result Declaration | To be announced later |
Official Websites:
🔗 https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
🔗 https://nta.ac.in
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1150/- |
| Gen-EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹325/- |
Payment can be made via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
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General/EWS: 55% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent.
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OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender: 50% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent.
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Candidates pursuing a Master’s degree or awaiting results can apply provisionally.
Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree Holders:
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Must have at least 75% aggregate marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories).
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Eligible for JRF and Ph.D. admission, but not for Assistant Professor posts.
Age Limit (as on 01 December 2025):
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JRF: Maximum 30 years (Relaxation up to 5 years for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Women candidates and others as per rules).
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Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission: No upper age limit.
📘 Subjects Covered
UGC NET December 2025 will be conducted for 83 subjects in the fields of:
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Humanities (including Languages)
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Social Sciences
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Commerce
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Computer Science & Applications
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Electronic Science
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Environmental Science
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Management
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and more.
👉 Full subject list and codes are available in Appendix-II of the official Information Bulletin.
🖥️ Exam Format
| Paper | Marks | Questions | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 100 | 50 | Tests teaching/research aptitude, reasoning, comprehension, and general awareness | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Paper II | 200 | 100 | Subject-specific questions based on candidate’s chosen subject |
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Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
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Type: Objective, Multiple Choice Questions
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Marking Scheme: +2 for each correct answer, no negative marking
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Medium: English and Hindi (except language subjects)
♿ Reservation Policy
Applicable as per Government of India norms:
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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)
📄 How to Apply
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Click on “Apply for UGC NET December 2025”
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Complete registration with valid email & mobile number
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Fill in the application form and upload:
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Photograph (10–200 KB)
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Signature (4–30 KB)
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Pay the exam fee online and download the confirmation page.
📢 Key Highlights
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Conducted twice a year by NTA in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
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Qualifying NET opens opportunities for JRF, Assistant Professorship, and Ph.D. admissions.
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Validity of NET score for Ph.D. admission (categories 2 & 3) – 1 year.
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No negative marking in any paper.
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Candidates can check the mock test at https://nta.ac.in/Quiz.
🧾 Important Notes
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Candidates should apply only once; multiple applications will be rejected.
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The Admit Card will be available only on the NTA website.
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NTA does not send admit cards by post.
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No re-evaluation/re-checking of results will be entertained.
📍For More Details:
Visit the official NTA portal — https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in