UGC NET December 2025 notification released on 7 October 2025 on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. NTA will conduct UGC NET 2025 exam in January 2026.
UGC NET December 2025
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released UGC NET December 2025 notification on 7 September 2025 on the official website. Along with the UGC NET 2025 notification for the December session, the UGC NET Application form 2025 has been released. Last day to apply for UGC Net Application form is 7 November 2025. Interested candidates who want to pursue JRF and want to become an assistant professor can apply online for UGC NET 2025 from the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. It is expected that the authority will conduct the UGC NET December 2025 exam in January 2026 for a total of 85 subjects.
UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for only the post of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and a system professor post in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC NET December 2025 Notification
The UGC NET December 2025 notification has released on 7 October 2025 by NTA. The official notification released with the complete information, such as UGC NET December 2025 Application form dates, UGC NET exam date 2025, eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, etc. The UGC NET 2025 notification released on the official website of UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
UGC NET 2025 Overview
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| UGC NET 2025 registration | October 2025 |
| Marking Scheme | +2 for each correct answer No negative marking for incorrect answer |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English and Hindi |
| Exam Purpose | Determine the eligibility of candidates for posts of only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges |
| Official Website & Helpline No. | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/ |
UGC NET Exam Date 2025
The UGC NET 2025 exam date for December session will release along with the UGC NET December 2025 notification. Candidate who is interested in qualifying UGC NET exam must check out the complete schedule given below.
| Event | Date |
| UGC NET Notification 2025 Release | 7 October 2025 |
| UGC NET December 2025 Application Form Start Date | 7 October 2025 |
| UGC NET December 2025 application form last date | 7 November 2025 |
| GGC NET form correction window 2025 | 10 November 2025 to 12 November 2025 |
| UGC NET Admit Card 2025 Release | January 2026 |
| UGC NET 2025 Exam Date | January 2026 |
| Provisional Answer Key | TBA |
| Final Answer Key & Result | TBA |
UGC NET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The Candidate who wants to apply for UGC NET 2025 examination must meet the latest eligibility criteria. According to the latest eligibility criteria candidate must have completed undergraduate (4-year course) or must be in the final year. Check the complete details, including age limit and education qualification for JRF and Assistant Professor.
Education qualification
- The student must have completed an undergraduate course (4-year course) or they must be in final year of their graduation.
- Candidate, you have completed masters degree aur equivalent in any discipline from a UGC recognised University.
- Those candidate who is appearing in final year of their master’s degree (or awaiting result are also eligible).
- Minimum marks required for general/EWS is 55% and OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PWD/third gender is 50%.
Age limit
- Candidates who wants to appear for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) there is must not be more than 30 years.
- There is no age limit to apply for the post of Assistant Professor.
UGC NET December 2025 Application Form
The NTA UGC NET Application form 2025 for December session has released along with the UGC NET 2025 notification. NTA has started UGC NET Application form 2025 for the December session on 7 October 2025. The last date to apply for UGC NET December 2025 is 7 November 2025. Candidate can apply online UGC NET December session at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidate needs to fill out the application form, upload the required documents, and pay the application fees to complete the application form.
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UGC NET 2025 December Application Fees
Candidates who want to apply for the UGC NET need to pay the application fee. According to UGC NET officials, the appreciation fees for general category candidate is Rs 1150. The application fees can be paid through online mode with debit card/ credit card NET banking. check the application fees details below.
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
| UR (General) | ₹1150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2025
Candidates can follow the steps given below to apply online for UGC NET 2025.
- Visit the official website of UGC NET 2025 at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- On the homepage click on the link available for UGC NET 2025 December.
- Click on new registration.
- Enter the required details such as your name, email ID, mobile number, etc.
- Login again and fill out UGC Net Application form 2025 by entering your personal details, educational details.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature in the JPG format.
- Pay the application fees as per your category.
- Save and submit the application form.
FAQs on UGC NET 2025 December
When did UGC NET December 2025 application form release?
It is expected that UGC NET 2025 for December session has released on 7 October 2025 on the official website of UGC NET.
Who are eligible to apply for UGC NET 2025 December session?
According to the latest update candidates completed master’s degree, or are appearing, or have completed 4-year Undergraduate, or appearing are eligible to apply for UGC NET 2025.
What is the age limit to apply for Junior research fellowship in UGC NET?
Candidate whose age is not more than 30 years are eligible to apply for the post of JRF.