The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET December 2025 notification, inviting applications for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year — in June and December — to maintain academic standards in higher education.
If you are preparing for teaching or research careers, here’s everything you need to know about the UGC NET December 2025 exam — from eligibility to exam pattern, important dates, and application details.
UGC NET December 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | September 2025 |
| Application Form Start Date | September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | November 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 10 – 20 December 2025 |
| Result Declaration | January 2026 |
UGC NET December 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with at least 55% marks (50% for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender).
Final-year students can also apply provisionally.Age Limit:
JRF: Maximum age = 30 years (relaxation as per category).
Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
🧾 UGC NET 2025: Application Process
Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Click on ‘UGC NET December 2025 Registration’
Fill out the online form with accurate details.
Upload photo, signature, and required documents.
Pay the application fee through online mode.
Save the confirmation page for future reference.
Application Fees:
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General | 1150 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | 600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | 325 |
UGC NET December 2025: Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Teaching & Research Aptitude | 50 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | Subject-specific | 100 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | — | 150 | 300 | Single Session |
👉 Both papers will be conducted in a single sitting with no break.
Syllabus Overview
Paper I: Teaching aptitude, research methodology, communication, reasoning, ICT, and higher-education system.
Paper II: Based on the candidate’s chosen subject (e.g., Commerce, English, Political Science, etc.).
Download the latest UGC NET 2025 syllabus PDF from the official NTA website.
🏆 UGC NET December 2025: Key Highlights
Mode: Online (CBT)
Duration: 3 hours
Negative Marking: No
Language Options: English & Hindi
Certificates available online after result declaration
📈 UGC NET 2025: Preparation Tips
Understand the syllabus and pattern thoroughly.
Revise with previous-year question papers and mock tests.
Follow a daily study schedule with subject-wise time allocation.
Stay updated through official NTA notifications and edu-spot.com for reliable exam updates and preparation resources.