The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET 2025 December session exam dates and subject-wise schedule. Aspirants preparing for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) can now plan their preparation with exact exam dates and subject allocations. This national-level eligibility test is crucial for candidates seeking Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admissions in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Date Overview
Exam Start: 31st December 2025
Exam End: 7th January 2026
Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Shift Timings:
Shift 1: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Shift 2: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Number of Subjects: 85 (Various disciplines)
City intimation slips and admit cards will be issued about 10 days before the exam date on the official NTA portal. click on official website
Important Dates Checklist
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Oct 2025 |
| Application Start | 07 Oct 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 Nov 2025 |
| Application Correction | 10–12 Nov 2025 |
| City Intimation Slip | ~20 Dec 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 31 Dec 2025 – 07 Jan 2026 |
| Result Declaration | Expected Feb 2026 |
Note: Dates are per official and latest updates from NTA notifications.
How to Download Official Schedule
To download the full subject-wise date sheet and detailed schedule PDF:
Visit the official UGC-NET portal: ugcnet.nta.nic.in UGC NET
Click on “Subject-Wise Schedule of UGC-NET December 2025” notice
Download the PDF and check your exact exam date and shift