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UGC NET Notification 2025 out for December Session, Check all Details Here

The wait is finally over for UGC NET aspirants! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET Notification 2025 for the December Session, opening the gateway for candidates aspiring to qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, or Ph.D. admission in Indian universities and colleges. The application process has begun on 7th October 2025 and will continue till 7th November 2025 (11:50 PM). In this article, candodate can check the complete details about the UGC NET December 2025 Notification, including eligibility, exam mode, important dates, exam pattern, application fee.

UGC NET Notification 2025 Out

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET Notification 2025 for the December Session, inviting online applications from eligible candidates aspiring for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, and Ph.D. admission across Indian universities and colleges.

The UGC NET December 2025 Exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various cities in India. The test will consist of two papers i.e. Paper I to assess teaching/research aptitude and Paper II to evaluate subject-specific expertise. The official notification, available at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, includes detailed information about eligibility criteria, application steps, and subject codes.

UGC NET Notification 2025: Overview

Here’s a quick overview of the UGC NET December 2025 Exam:

Particulars Details
Exam Name UGC NET December 2025
Conducting Body National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose of Exam Eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. Admission
Mode of Examination Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Application Dates 7th October 2025 to 7th November 2025 (11:50 PM)
Exam Dates To be announced later
Duration 180 minutes (No break between Paper I & II)
Official Websites www.nta.ac.in, ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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UGC NET December Session Schedule

The UGC NET December 2025 session follows a structured schedule, ensuring candidates have ample time to complete their application process carefully. Below is a detailed timeline of UGC NET December Session Schedule :

Event Dates
Online Registration & Application Submission 7th October 2025 to 7th November 2025 (till 11:50 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment 7th November 2025 (till 11:50 PM)
Application Correction Window 10th to 12th November 2025 (till 11:50 PM)
Intimation of Exam City To be announced later
Admit Card Release To be announced later
Exam Dates To be announced later
Display of Recorded Responses & Answer Key To be announced later
Declaration of Result To be announced later

UGC NET 2025 Application Process

The UGC NET 2025 Application Form for the December Session is now available on the official NTA portal. Candidates aspiring to appear in the UGC NET December 2025 Exam must complete the online registration and application process within the stipulated timeline, i.e., from 7th October 2025 to 7th November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM).

The entire application process is conducted online only, and no offline forms will be accepted. Candidates must ensure that they provide accurate information and upload documents in the correct format to avoid rejection.

UGC NET Application Fee

The fee structure for UGC NET December 2025 varies as per the candidate’s category. The payment can be made via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI through the integrated payment gateways.

Category Application Fee
General/Unreserved ₹1150/-
Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL ₹600/-
SC / ST / PwD / PwBD ₹325/-
Third Gender ₹325/-

Steps to Apply for UGC NET 2025

Follow these steps carefully to complete the UGC NET December 2025 online application process:

Step 1: Online Registration

  • Visit the official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Register using your valid email ID and mobile number.
  • Note the system-generated application number for future use.

Step 2: Fill Application Form & Upload Documents

  • Log in using your credentials and fill in the required personal, academic, and contact details.
  • Upload the following documents in the specified format:

Step 3: Pay Examination Fee

  • Pay the fee through any of the available payment modes – SBI, Canara Bank, ICICI, or HDFC Bank, using Debit/Credit Card or UPI.
  • Save the payment receipt as proof of fee submission.

Step 4: Download Confirmation Page

  • After a successful transaction, download the confirmation page for your records.
  • The form will be accepted only after fee confirmation.

UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern

The UGC NET December 2025 Exam will be conducted in a single session of 3 hours (180 minutes) with no breaks between Paper I and Paper II. Both papers will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions.

Paper Marks No. of Questions Description
Paper I 100 50 Tests teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, and general awareness.
Paper II 200 100 Based on the candidate’s chosen subject to evaluate domain knowledge.
Total Duration 300 150 3 Hours (No Break)

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UGC NET Notification 2025

When will the UGC NET December 2025 online application start?

The online application begins on 7th October 2025.

What is the UGC NET 2025 exam mode?

The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across selected cities.

What is the exam pattern for UGC NET 2025?

The exam has two papers: Paper I (50 questions, 100 marks) and Paper II (100 questions, 200 marks), with a total duration of 3 hours.

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