NTA UGC NET December 2025 : Apply Online, Exam Date, Eligibility, Fees @ugcnet.nta.ac.in
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the NTA UGC NET December 2025 Exam. The UGC NET (University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test) is conducted twice every year to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
The NTA UGC NET December 2025 Online Application Form has started from 07 October 2025 and will continue till 07 November 2025. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website — ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
NTA UGC NET December 2025
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2025 |
| Purpose | Eligibility for Assistant Professor & JRF |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 07 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 November 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Start | 07 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 08 November 2025 |
| Correction Window | 10–12 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Last Week of November 2025 |
| Exam Date | December 2025 (Exact schedule soon) |
| Result Date | January 2026 (Tentative) |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed a Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates).
- Final year post-graduate students can also apply provisionally.
Age Limit
- For JRF: Maximum age 30 years as of 01 December 2025.
- Relaxation: Up to 5 years for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Third Gender/Female candidates.
- For Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1150/- |
| EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325/- |
Payment can be made online through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Exam Pattern
The UGC NET December 2025 Exam will consist of two papers conducted in a single session (3 hours total duration).
| Paper | Number of Questions | Marks | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 50 | 100 | Teaching & Research Aptitude |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 | Subject-Specific (chosen by candidate) |
| Total | 150 | 300 | — |
Both papers will have objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). There will be no negative marking.
Selection Process
- Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Merit List Based on Aggregate Score in Paper I & II
- Final Selection for JRF or Assistant Professor Eligibility
How to Apply Online for NTA UGC NET December 2025
Follow the steps below to fill the online form:
- Visit the official website — ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Click on the “UGC NET December 2025 Registration” link.
- Complete the registration process using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload the scanned images of your photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and download the confirmation page for future use.
Documents Required
- Scanned Passport-size Photograph (10–200 KB)
- Scanned Signature (4–30 KB)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
- Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Passport)
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FAQs — NTA UGC NET December 2025
Q1. What is the official website for NTA UGC NET December 2025?
The official website is ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UGC NET December 2025?
The last date to apply online is 07 November 2025.
Q3. What is the exam mode for NTA UGC NET 2025?
The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q4. Is there any negative marking in UGC NET 2025?
No, there is no negative marking in the UGC NET examination.
Q5. What is the age limit for JRF in UGC NET December 2025?
The maximum age for JRF is 30 years, with relaxation for reserved categories.
