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UGC NET Notification 2025 has been released on the official website of UGC NET NTA. Interested candidates can apply for the UGC NET Exam 2025 June Cycle till 7 May 2025 through online mode only. Tentatively, the UGC NET NTA Exam 2025 will be conducted from 21 June to 30 June 2025. Refer to the following article for more information on the UGC NET Notification 2025 along with Exam Date, Eligibility and Apply Online Link
UGC NET June Notification 2025 Out
The UGC NET June 2025 Exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 85 subjects, is a national-level test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for (i) award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and appointment as Assistant Professor, (ii) appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D., and (iii) admission to Ph.D. only in Indian universities and colleges. The official UGC NET Notification PDF can be accessed and downloaded here for future reference.
- UGC NET 2025 Notification PDF: Click Here
- UGC NET 2025 Information Bulletin PDF: Click Here
UGC NET 2025 Exam: Overview
The UGC NET 2025 notification has been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Conducted twice a year (June & December), this national-level exam assesses candidates’ teaching and research aptitude across 85 subjects.
- Name of Exam: University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) Exam 2025
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Mode of Application: Online
- Total Subject: 85
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
- Application Begins: 16 April 2025
- Application Closes: 7 May 2025
- Last Date to Submit Application Fees: 8 May 2025
- Application Correction Window: 9 -10 May 2025
- Exam Date: 21-30 June 2025
- Official Website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
UGC NET 2025 Online Application Link
Candidates are advised to access the direct link to apply for the UGC NET 2025 Exam and get done with the application process at the earliest. The UGC NET Application Form has been active till 7 May 2025 through the provided link below. Candidates must not miss the great opportunity to secure their future in the Academic and Research field. The direct UGC NET 2025 Apply Link has been provided below for easy access.
Link to UGC NET 2025 Apply Link
UGC NET Eligibility Criteria
The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) eligibility criteria are set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Below are the key requirements for candidates appearing for the exam:
| Category | Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian nationals |
| Age Limit (JRF) |
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| Age Limit (AP) | No upper age limit |
| Education |
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| Subject | Must match UGC NET subject list (85 subjects) |
| Attempts | No limit (if age & education criteria are met) |
| Relaxation |
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| Appearing | Candidates in their final year or awaiting results are eligible to apply. |
UGC NET Exam Date 2025
NTA has released the UGC NET exam date 2025 on official website. UGC NET Exam 2025 has been scheduled from 21 June to 30 June 2025 (tentatively). The candidates will have to appear for an online exam in multiple shifts based on the subject they opt for among the 85 subjects offered by UGC NET. The admit card will be released 2 weeks before the exam commences; hence must monitor the latest updates related to the UGC NET 2025 Exam to stay updated.
UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern
UGC NET Notification has been released, candidates must check the exam pattern and syllabus of UGC NET to get an in-depth idea of the structure of the exam. The UGC NET 2025 is a computer-based test (CBT) conducted by NTA, comprising two papers (Paper 1 & Paper 2) with 150 total questions (50 in Paper 1 + 100 in Paper 2). The exam lasts 3 hours (180 minutes) with no negative marking i.e. each correct answer awards +2 marks.
| Paper | Marks | Questions No | Duration (Shift-1) | Duration (Shift-2) |
| I | 100 | 50 | 1 Hr (9 am to 10 am) | 1 Hr (3:00 pm to 4:00 pm) |
| II | 200 | 100 | 2 Hr (10:00 am to 12:00 pm) | 2 Hr (4 pm to 6 pm ) |
UGC NET 2025 Syllabus
UGC NET Syllabus is crucial for applicants appearing as it helps them determine the vastness of the curriculum. Candidates must remember that the syllabus for Paper I is constant; however, the Paper II syllabus will be subject-specific.
Hence, they must access the subject-wise syllabus of the respective subject they have applied for. Check the link below for the UGC NET Syllabus 2025 for Paper 1&2 PDF. NTA has released the NET Syllabus 2025 PDF.
Validity of UGC NET Score
After achieving a valid UGC NET score that exceeds the cutoff or qualifying marks, candidates will receive a UGC NET certificate. According to the latest guidelines from the NTA and UGC, the UGC NET score for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is valid for three years from the date the JRF certificate is issued. In contrast, the score for Assistant Professorship is valid indefinitely. Therefore, candidates’ UGC NET scores are valid for a lifetime in the case of Assistant Professorship, while there is a three-year limit for the JRF.
UGC NET 2025 Subject Lists
The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) covers 85 subjects, catering to various academic disciplines. Here is a general list of some of the major subjects that candidates can choose from when preparing for the UGC NET exam:
| UGC NET Subject List 2025 | ||
| Economics | Political Science | Philosophy |
| History | Sociology | Psychology |
| Anthropology | Commerce | Education |
| Music | Home Science | Social Work |
| Management | Maithili | Bengali |
| Malayalam | Kannada | Hindi |
| Odia | Punjabi | Sanskrit |
| Urdu | Telugu | Tamil |
| Arabic | English | Linguistics |
| Nepali | Dogri | Chinese |
| Manipuri | Marathi | French |
| Assamese | Gujarati | Spanish |
| Rajasthani | Persian | Russian |
| German | Japanese | Physical Education |
| Resource Management | Welfare/Human | Indian Culture |
| Law | Archaeology | Criminology |
| Folk Literature | Comparative Literature | Women Studies |
| Forensic Science | Geography | Pali |
| Kashmiri | Konkani | Yoga |
| Santali | Electronic Science | Environmental Sciences |
| Prakrit | Human Rights and Duties | Bodo |
| Tourism Administration and Management | Computer Science and Applications | International and Area Studies |
| Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | Social Medicine & Community Health | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
| Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/Non-Formal Education | Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour and Social | Library and Information Science |
| Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies | Comparative Study of Religions | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| Performing Arts – Dance/Drama/Theatre | Museology & Conservation | Defence and Strategic Studies |
| Public Administration | Population Studies | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/ Sculpture/ Graphics/Applied Art/ History of Art) |
| Yajurveda/ Madhva Vedanta/ Dharma Sastra/ Sahitya/ Purana-itihasa/Agama/Advaita Vedanta) | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/Mimamsa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsana/ Shukla | |
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