The official notification for University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test 2025 for the December cycle has been released at the official website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ or https://www.nta.ac.in/. Candidates aspiring to begin their career in the teaching field can apply online for the UGC NET December 2025 Exam till 7th November 2025 through the official website or the direct link shared in the article.Â
UGC NET December 2025 Notification Out
UGC NET is a national-level exam held to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for ‘Award of Junior Research Fellowship’, ‘Appointment as Assistant Professor’, ‘Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.’, and ‘Admission to Ph.D. only’ in Indian Universities and Colleges.
| UGC NET December Exam 2025- Highlights |
| Important Details Conducting Body – National Testing Agency (NTA) Exam Name – University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test Level of Exam – National Total No. of Subjects – 85 subjects Exam Frequency – Twice a year Mode of Application – Online Official Website – https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ or https://www.nta.ac.in/ |
| Important Dates UGC NET Notification Release Date – 7th October 2025 UGC NET Application Form starts – 7th October 2025 Last date to apply online – 7th November 2025 (11:50 pm) Last Date to Pay Fee – 7th November 2025 (11:50 pm) Application Form Correction Dates – 10th to 12th November 2025 UGC NET 2025 December Exam date- December 2025 or January 2026 |
| Eligibility Criteria Education – Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved categories) Age Limit – JRF – Maximum 30 years, and Assistant Professor – No upper age limit |
| Application Fee General – Rs. 1150/- EWS/OBC – Non-creamy layer – Rs. 600/- SC/ST/Third Gender Rs. 325/- PwD – NIL |
| Important Links UGC NET 2025 December Notification PDF UGC NET Apply Online Starts UGC NET Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers PDF UGC NET Cut Off [Previous Year] |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved categories)
- The candidates who are pursuing Four Year/8 eight-semester Bachelor’s Degree program and are in their last semester/year may also apply for the UGC-NET.
- The candidates with a Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree program are allowed to appear in a subject in which they want to pursue a Ph.D., irrespective of the discipline in which they have obtained the four-year bachelor’s degree
Age LimitÂ
- JRF – Maximum 30 years (relaxations applicable for reserved categories)
- Assistant Professor – No upper age limit
Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing for the UGC NET December 2025 exam can know details information regarding the exam format, such as the type of questions, total number of questions, total marks, and topics asked in the exam, and other details from the article.
| UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025 |
| Mode of Exam – Computer-Based Mode Type of Exam – Multiple Choice Questions Subjects – General Aptitude and Subject Specific Total Number of Questions – 150 Total Marks – 300 Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, 2 marks will be given Negative Marking – No Time Duration – 3 hours Language of Exam – English and Hindi |
