UGC NET 2025: December Exam Dates, Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern, Question Papers & FAQs
UGC NET December 2025 exam will be conducted from 31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026.
The application form was available from 7 October to 7 November 2025, and the correction window closed on 12 November 2025 (11:50 PM). The notification PDF was released on 7 October 2025 at the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The exam is conducted to determine the eligibility for:
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Assistant Professor
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Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
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Admission to PhD programmes in India
This page covers exam dates, notification, application process, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, admit card, result, cut-off, question papers, and latest updates.
⭐ Important Links
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UGC NET 2025 December Notification – Download Here
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Apply Online – ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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UGC NET Syllabus 2025 – Click Here
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UGC NET Question Papers – Click Here
UGC NET Notification & Application Form 2025
UGC NET December Notification 2025
The UGC NET December 2025 notification was released on October 7, 2025. Candidates can download the PDF by:
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Visiting ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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Clicking on UGC NET Dec 2025 Notification
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Downloading the information bulletin PDF
Details Mentioned in Notification
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Application process
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Exam dates & schedule
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Eligibility criteria
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Exam pattern & syllabus
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Qualifying marks & cut-off rules
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Validity of score
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Examination centres
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Admit card instructions
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Verification guidelines
UGC NET Exam Dates 2025 (December Session)
| Event | Dates |
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| Notification Release | 7 October 2025 |
| Application Form | 7 Oct – 7 Nov 2025 |
| Correction Window | 10 – 12 Nov 2025 |
| City Slip | To be updated |
| Admit Card | To be updated |
| UGC NET Exam Date | 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026 |
| Answer Key | To be updated |
UGC NET Application Form 2025
The application form for UGC NET December cycle was available from 7 October to 7 November 2025.
How to Apply Online
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Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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Click Application Form
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Complete New Registration
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Fill the form
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Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates)
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Pay fee
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Submit and download confirmation page
Fee Structure
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General – ₹1,150
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OBC (NCL) / EWS – ₹600
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SC / ST / PwD / Transgender – ₹325
Documents Required
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Board/university certificates
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Valid photo ID
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UG/PG certificate or final year proof
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Email ID & mobile number
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Four exam city choices
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Category/PwD certificate (if applicable)
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Scanned photo & signature
Photo & Signature Specifications
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Photo: 10–200 kb, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (JPG/JPEG)
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Signature: 10–50 kb (JPG/JPEG)
UGC NET Application Correction 2025
Correction window was open from 10–12 November 2025.
Fields You Can Correct
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Personal details
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Educational details
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Exam centre choice
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Uploaded photo/signature
Fields You Cannot Change
(If Aadhaar is verified)
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Mobile number, email, permanent & correspondence address
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Name, DOB, gender
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Photograph
UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025
Age Limit
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JRF: Maximum 30 years
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Assistant Professor: No age limit
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Age relaxation: 5 years for reserved categories
Educational Qualification
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Must have post-graduation from a recognized university
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Minimum 55% marks (General)
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50% marks (Reserved categories)
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Final-year students can apply
Exemptions
Candidates who cleared SET before 1 June 2002 are exempt from NET.
UGC NET Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
Exam Pattern
UGC NET consists of two papers conducted in a single session.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
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| Paper 1 (Teaching & Research Aptitude) | 50 | 100 | 1 hr |
| Paper 2 (Subject-specific) | 100 | 200 | 2 hr |
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All questions are MCQ type
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No negative marking
Syllabus Includes
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Teaching aptitude
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Research aptitude
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Reasoning
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Comprehension
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Higher education system
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Subject-specific topics (for Paper 2)
UGC NET 2025 FAQs
Q1. What are the UGC NET 2025 application dates for December session?
7 October – 7 November 2025
Q2. When will UGC NET December 2025 exam be conducted?
31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026
Q3. What is the UGC NET City Intimation Slip?
It informs candidates about the city where their exam centre will be located (NOT the exact centre). Helps in planning travel in advance.
Q:
When will the UGC NET 2025 Dec Application Correction window open?
