UGC NET December 2025 Exam Dates: National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET December 2025 exam schedule. Aspirants for eligibility as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) or Assistant Professors can now plan accordingly. The UGC NET December 2025 will take place in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode between December 31, 2025, and January 7, 2026, at various centres in India.
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Dates & Details
Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Timing: 2 papers, each lasting 180 minutes; no break in between
Exam Timeframe: December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026
City Intimation Slip: Will be available 10 days before the exam on the official website
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2025
Go to the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Click on “Registration for UGC NET DEC 2025”
Select “New Registration” (first-time applicants) or “Login” (registered candidates)
Complete the application form and pay the exam fee
UGC NET Application Fee
General/Unreserved: Rs 1,150
General-EWS / OBC-NCL: Rs 600
SC/ST / PwD / Third Gender: Rs 325
Payment will be accepted online using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The deadline to apply and pay the fees is November 7, 2025, at 11:50 PM.
UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national-level test that decides eligibility for the post of Assistant Professor and the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. It is also a qualifying test for Ph.D. admissions and fellowships provided by multiple ministries.
All candidates are urged to keep visiting the official website for updates and important announcements for the UGC NET December 2025 examination.
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