UGC NET 2025: June Result (Soon), Final Answer Key, Dates, Cutoff, Question Papers & Syllabus

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )

Shikha Goyal
Updated on Jul 9, 2025 13:51 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UGC NET 2025: The NTA will soon release the UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key and Result on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The June session exam was conducted from June 25 to June 29, 2025. Candidates will be able to downlaod the UGC NET Result & Final Answer Key by visiting the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

The UGC NET Provisional Answer Key challenge dates were July 6 to July 8, 2025 (up to 5 PM). The last date for fee payment was July 8, 2025 (up to 5 PM). Candidates should regularly visit this page for regular updates regarding the UGC NET 2025, exam date, application form, admit card, exam pattern, syllabus, answer key, question paper, result, qualifying marks, and more. 

Key Features of Exam

Objective of Exam:  To determine the eligibility for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), or both in Indian universities and colleges. As well as for Ph.D admissions.

Exam Authority:  National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Structure: Paper 1 (Common for all candidates) and Paper 2 (Subject-Specific) of MCQ type & 3 hours duration

Who Can Appear:

Education Qualification

Criteria

General/Unreserved

55% minimum marks in Master’s degree or equivalent

SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Third Gender

50% minimum marks in Master’s degree or equivalent

Ph.D. Degree Holders

5% marks relaxation (from 55% to 50%) for those who completed PG before September 19, 1991

Candidates Tested For their PG and related subjects (85 subjects)

Sessions and Mode of Exam: Twice in a Year (June and December), CBT Mode

UGC NET 2025 Score Validity: Three Years (JRF), Lifetime (Ass. Professor) and One Year (PhD admission)

Duration of Exam: Three Hours (180 Minutes)

Upcoming Event:

  • UGC NET Final Answer Key 2025 Soon
  • UGC NET Result 2025 Soon
  • Exam Date: June 25 to June 29, 2025 

Latest Updates: 

Important links:

UGC NET 2025 June Final Answer Key Link  to be updated here
UGC NET 2025 June Result Download Link

to be updated here

Q:   When will the UGC NET 2025 result for the June session be released?
A: 

The UGC NET 2025 June session result will be released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check their result with the help of application number and date of birth. The step-by-step procedure to check the UGC NET 2025 June exam result is mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website.
  • Click on the UGC NET Result link.
  • Enter required details.
  • Click on the submit button. 
  • Download the UGC NET 2025 Result and take a printout of the same.
Q:   What are the minimum qualifying marks for the UGC NET 2025 exam?
A: 

The minimum qualifying mark for the general category is 40% and for the reserved category is 35% for both papers. Usually, the UGC NET cutoff for the JRF is higher as compared to the assistant professor. Also, the difference between the cutoffs depends upon the difficulty level of the exam. 

Q:   When will the UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key be released?
A: 

The National Testing Agency will soon release the UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key for the June session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check by visiting the official website. The NTA will also release the UGC NET 2025 June session result based on the revised answer key.

Q:   What are the details required to download the UGC NET 2025 June result?
A: 

To download the UGC NET result 2024 for the December session, a candidate required:

  • Application Number: This is assigned to you during your online application process. It is the unique identification number
  • Date of Birth: Exactly as you entered it during the application.

Additionally, you might encounter a security captcha or question to verify you're not an automated script.

Table of content
  • What is UGC NET?
  • UGC NET Exam Dates 2025
  • UGC NET Result (June) 2025
  • UGC NET Cut Off (Subject-Wise) 2025
  • UGC NET Provisional Answer Key June 2025
  • UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025
  • UGC NET Admit Card 2025
  • UGC NET City Slip 2025
  • UGC NET Schedule (June Session) 2025
  • UGC NET Exam Highlights 2025
  • UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
  • UGC NET Syllabus 2025
  • UGC NET Preparation Tips 2025
  • UGC NET Question Paper 2025
  • UGC NET Mock Test 2025
  • UGC NET Selection Process 2025
  • UGC NET Application Form 2025
  • UGC NET Notification 2025
  • UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • UGC NET Certificate 2025
  • UGC NET Topper Interviews
  • UGC NET and Competitive Exam
  • UGC NET FAQs 2025
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What is UGC NET?

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) or NTA UGC NET is a national-level exam conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges. The UGC NET 2025 exam will be held for a total of 85 subjects. The syllabus differs for all 85 subjects and is prescribed by the University Grants Commission itself. Until June 2018, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) conducted the NET exam on behalf of UGC. Now UGC NET exam is being conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

UGC NET Posts

The candidates who will qualify for the NET JRF and  Assistant Professorship through the UGC NET 2025 will be offered an assistant professor's position or the position of a research scholar. The candidates can get the difference between these two positions below:

  • Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): The candidates who will qualify for the JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) can apply for the position of assistant professor and research scholar. The research scholars will be paid a stipend of 37,000 (for the initial 2 years) and 42,000 (from the 3rd year) to complete their research in a specific field. The candidates qualifying for the JRF can also apply for the position of assistant professor in different universities along with a career as a research scholar. 
  • Assistant Professors: The candidates qualifying for the eligibility exam for the position of Assistant professor can apply for the position to teach in different universities/colleges. The candidates can also apply for the PhD. However, the candidates qualifying for the PhD will not be eligible to get any stipend from the Government to complete their PhD. 

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UGC NET Result (June) 2025

The authority will declare the UGC NET 2025 result for the June session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The exam was conducted from June 25 to June 29, 2025 for 85 subjects. The authority will release the Result & Cutoff for the June session at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The NTA uses the percentile scores method to calculate the result.Candidates can check their results by following the steps mentioned below: 

  • Visit the official website - https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • Click on the result link
  • Enter the details – application number, date of birth, and security pin

  • Download the scorecard

Direct Link to check UGC NET 2025 June Result: to be updated here

Have a look at the minimum qualifying marks for the UGC NET exam below.

Categories

Aggregate Minimum Qualifying Marks in Both Papers (in %)

General

40

SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/PwD/Transgender

35

UGC NET Marks for PHD

The UGC NET results is divided into three categories. The detailed category-wise update has been given below:

  • Category 1:  Candidates qualified with JRF will be eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship, Appointment as Assistant Professors, and Enrollment as PhD scholar. 
  • Category 2: Candidates qualified for NET will be eligible for Assistant Professorship and admission as PhD scholar 
  • Category 3: Based on the marks obtained by the candidates, the candidates will be allowed in the universities as a  PhD scholar

Note: The candidates from Category 2 & 3 will have to go through an interview by the Universities to enroll as a PhD scholar. 70 per cent weightage will be given to the NET score and 30 per cent marks will be based on the interview. 

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UGC NET Cut Off (Subject-Wise) 2025

The UGC NET cut-off 2025 will be released category-wise, paper-wise, and subject-wise for all 85 subjects for the June session. The NTA will release the cut-off marks along with the declaration of the result. Candidates will be able to download the NTA UGC NET cut-off list by following the given steps:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the cut-off link
  • Go through the cut-off marks
  • Download the PDF
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UGC NET Provisional Answer Key June 2025

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: Aug ' 25

The NTA released the UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key for the June session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The steps to download the UGC NET answer key are given below for the candidates:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the ‘ UGC NET 2025 Answer Key’ link
  • Login into the registered account using the Application Number and Date of Birth 
  • Download the Answer Key

Direct link to check UGC NET 2025 June Answer Key: https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/answer-key-challenge/login-ugcanswer

How to Challenge UGC NET Answer Key 2025? 

The steps to challenge the NTA UGC NET provisional answer key 2025 are given below:

  •  Visit the official website
  •  Click on the link available for the UGC NET answer key
  • Click on any one of the links: Through the application number and password or the application number and date of birth
  • Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security PIN (as shown on the screen)
  • Click on Sign In
  • Click on the Challenge Answer Key link
  • Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
  • Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
  • Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
  • Click on the ‘Save Your Claims & Pay Fee’ button
  • Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode

UGC NET 2025 June Final Answer Key

The authority will release the Final Answer Key for the June session on the official website.

Direct Link to check: UGC NET 2025 June Final Answer Key (to be updated here)

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UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025

Candidates can check the UGC NET 2025 June exam analysis for different subjects here after the conduction of an exam based on the students' feedback. The exam analysis helps candidates to check the reviews by the aspirants who appeared for the exam, memory-based questions, expected cut-off, and more. 

UGC NET 2025 June Session Analysis 

Candidates can check below in detail day and shift-wise analysis:

UGC NET 2025 June Exam Analysis Video (June 25, Shift 1)

Candidates can check below the students' reactions for June 25 exam shift 1.

UGC NET 2024 Dec Exam Analysis

UGC NET (Session-Wise) Exam Question Paper Analysis
December 2024

Jan 16, 2025 Analysis 

Jan 10, 2025 Analysis for all Shifts

Jan 9, 2025 Analysis for all Shifts

Jan 8, 2025 Analysis for all Shifts

Jan 7, 2025 Analysis for All Shifts

Jan 3, 2025 Shift 1 Analysis Here

June 2024  

Candidates can check here the UGC NET 2024 Dec session exam analysis based on polls result:

 

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UGC NET Admit Card 2025

The NTA UGC NET June admit card 2025 released for all exam dates on the official website-ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The steps to download the admit card are given below:

  • Visit the official website 
  • Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for UGC-NET June 2025' link

  • Log in using the 'Application Number', 'Date of Birth', and 'Security Pin'

  • Download the UGC NET Admit Card 2025

  • Take the printout for future use

Direct Link to Download: UGC NET 2025 June session Admit Card for all exam dates: https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/admitcard/index

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UGC NET City Slip 2025

The NTA released the UGC NET city intimation slip 2025 for June all exam dates on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The steps to download the UGC NET city intimation slip is provided below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the UGC NET 2025 Advanced City Intimation link 
  • Fill out the credentials asked for login- application number, date of birth, security pin, etc. 
  • Click on the submit button
  • The city slip 2025 will appear on the screen
  • Check the exam city for the UGC NET exam 2025

Direct Link for the UGC NET City Slip 2025 for June cycle: https://ugcnetjun2025.ntaonline.in/advancecityintimationslip/index

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UGC NET Schedule (June Session) 2025

The NTA released the UGC NET exam date for the June cycle. The important dates are provided below for the candidates. The detailed subject-wise schedule will be released soon on the official website.

UGC NET 2025 June Session Exam Date
UGC NET Notification 2025 16-Apr-2025
UGC NET Application 2025 Extended

16-Apr-2025 to 7-May-2025 12-May-2025 (up to 11:59pm)

UGC NET 2025 Application Fee Last Date

8-May-2025 13-May-2025 (up to 11:59pm)

UGC NET 2025 Application Correction Window

9-May-2025 14-May-2025 to 10-May-2025 15-May-2025 (up to 11:59pm)

UGC NET 2025 City Intimation Slip Released
UGC NET 2025 Admit Card Released
UGC NET 2025 June Exam Date

25-Jun-2025 to 29-Jun-2025 

UGC NET 2025 June Session Subject-Wise Schedule

Candidates can check here the detailed schedule.

Date

Shift I (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Shift II (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Subject Code

Subject Name

Subject Code

Subject Name

June 25, 2025

009

Education

088

Electronic Science

014

Public Administration

045

Japanese

103

Indian Knowledge System

058

Law

022

Malayalam

063

Mass Communication & Journalism

028

Urdu

034

Nepali

055

Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management

065

Performing Art-Dance/Drama/Theatre

068

Criminology

025

Sanskrit

070

Tribal and Regional Language/Literature

074

Women Studies

071

Folk Literature

059

Library and Information Science

085

Konkani

003

Philosophy

089

Environmental Sciences

 

 

 

Date

Shift I (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Shift II (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Subject Code

Subject Name

Subject Code

Subject Name

June 26, 2025

049

Arab Culture and Islamic Studies

002

Political Science

019

Bengali

072

Comparative Literature

032

Chinese

036

Assamese

087

Computer Science and Applications

095

Santali

042

Persian

046

Adult Education/Continuing Education/Andragogy/Non-Formal Education

043

Rajasthani

050

Indian Culture

041

Russian

060

Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies

010

Social Work

067

Archaeology

012

Home Science

 

 

016

Music

 

 

015

Population Studies

 

 

082

Forensic Science

 

 

 

Date

Shift I (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Shift II (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Subject Code

Subject Name

Subject Code

Subject Name

June 27, 2025

008

Commerce

030

English

011

Defence and strategic studies

100

Yoga

031

Linguistics

090

Politics including International relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies

007

Anthropology

092

Human Rights and Duties

079

Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art)

102

Hindu Studies

081

Social Medicine & Community Health

033

Dogri

093

Tourism Administration & Management

040

Spanish

062

Comparative Study of Religions

084

Kashmiri

 

Date

Shift I (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Shift II (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Subject Code

Subject Name

Subject Code

Subject Name

June 28, 2025

094

Bodo

004

Psychology

006

History

018

Maithili

023

Oriya

029

Arabic

083

Pali

037

Gujarati

091

Prakrit

017

Management (including Business Admn. Mgt/Marketing/Marketing Mgt./Industrial relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./ Financial Mgt./ Co-operative Management)

 

 

027

Telugu

047

Physical Education

073

Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/Navya Vyakarna/Vyakarna/Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tutanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa/Agama).

105

Ayurveda Biology

104

Disaster Management

 

Date

Shift I (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

Shift II (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM)

Subject Code

Subject Name

Subject Code

Subject Name

June 29, 2025

039

French (French Version)

080

Geography

044

German

038

Marathi

020

Hindi

024

Punjabi

021

Kannada

026

Tamil

035

Manipuri

001

Economics/Rural Economics/ Co-operation/ Demography/ Development Planning/ Development Studies/ Econometrics/ Applied Economics/ Development Economics/ Business Economics

101

Sindhi

066

Museology and Conversation

005

Sociology

 

 

UGC NET 2025 June Exam Schedule PDF: Download Here 

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UGC NET Exam Highlights 2025

The highlights of the UGC NET 2025 exam are given below.

Exam Particulars

Exam Details

Exam Name

UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test)

Conducting Body

National Testing Agency (NTA)

Exam Level

National

Exam Frequency

Twice a year

UGC NET Eligibility 

Must Posses Post Graduation Degree or Appearing for the Final Year in the Post Graduation

Mode of Exam

Online (CBT)

No. of Applicants Registered

8,49,166 (Dec 2024)

No. of Test-takers

6,49,490 (Dec 2024)

Candidates qualified for JRF and Assistant Professor

 

5,158 (Dec 2024)

Candidates qualified for Assistant Professor and Admission to Ph.D

48,161 (Dec 2024)

Candidates qualified for Ph.D only

1,14,445 (Dec 2024)

Exam Fees

  • INR 1,150 for the General category
  • INR 600 for OBC
  • INR 325 for SC/ ST/ PwD/Third Gender

Exam Duration

180 minutes

Exam Time

  • Shift 1 - 09:00 am to 12:00 noon
    Shift 2 - 03:00 pm to 06:00 pm

No. of Papers and Total Marks

  • Paper-1: 100 marks
  • Paper-2: 200 marks

Total Questions

50 MCQs in Paper 1 and 100 MCQs in Paper 2

Marking Scheme

  • +2 for each correct answer
  • No negative marking for incorrect answer

Language/Medium of Exam

English and Hindi

Exam Purpose

Determine the eligibility of candidates for posts of only Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor in Indian universities and colleges

No. of Test Cities

181

Official Website & Helpline No.

  • https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • 011-69227700
  • 011-40759000
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UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025

The UGC NET is conducted in CBT mode (Computer Based Test mode). UGC NET exam pattern comprises two papers- Paper 1 and 2. As per the prescribed NTA NET 2025 exam pattern, both papers contain multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates need to complete both papers in a single duration of three hours. Have a look at the detailed UGC NET exam pattern 2025 below. 

UGC NET Paper

Number of Questions

Marks

Paper 1

50 

100

Paper 2

100 

200

Total

150 

300

UGC NET 2025 Reservation Policy 

The UGC NET reservation policy is applicable for the candidates according to the norms of the reservation policy of India. Candidates can check the reservation policy according to the category in the table below:

Category Reservation of seats (In %)
Scheduled Castes (SC) 15
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7.5
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) 27
General-Economically Weaker Sections (General- EWS) 10
Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability 5
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UGC NET Syllabus 2025

UGC NET Syllabus 2025 is prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Syllabus is different for Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper 1 syllabus  is common for all candidates. On the other hand, the Paper 2 syllabus varies for all 85 subjects. Candidates need to choose the subject for Paper 2 while submitting the NTA NET application form.

UGC NET Exam 2025 Syllabus
Paper 1 
  • Teaching Aptitude
  • Research Aptitude
  • Comprehension
  • Communication
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Data Interpretation
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • People, Development, and Environment
  • Higher Education System
Paper 2 It is subject-specific and the candidates have to choose paper 2 in accordance with their specialisation. Total subjects are 85 including History, Commerce, Environmental Science, Geography, Sociology, English, Hindi, Computer Application, Ayurveda Biology, and more.

Note:

Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units that hold a total weightage of 100 marks.

Paper 2 holds a weightage of 200 marks for 100 questions.

The Commission introduced 'Ayurveda Biology' as an additional subject in the UGC NET exam.

Download UGC NET Paper 2 PDF Syllabus: Click Here 

The UGC chairman informed through his social media handle that the UGC NET syllabus will be revised soon. However, the aspirants will be provided sufficient time to get the preparation time before changing the UGC NET syllabus. The decision to change the syllabus was taken by the Commission on November 3, 2023, in a meeting. The need for change was awakened due to the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The new syllabus for all 85 subjects will be revised according to the NEP 2020.

Also Read: Interview With UGC Chairman on UGC NET Syllabus Revision

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UGC NET Preparation Tips 2025

The candidates preparing for the UGC NET exam must go through the last-minute preparation tips to score good marks and uplift their chances of getting qualified. The UGC NET last-minute prep tips for the candidates are provided below :

  • The candidates must focus on accuracy rather than guessing for the right answer. However, the UGC NET exam does not have a negative marking scheme but candidates must go for the question that they know perfectly and then solve the rest paper by guessing:
  • Focus on time management
  • Read the questions carefully 

Also Read: 

How to prepare for UGC NET in 1 month?

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UGC NET Question Paper 2025

The UGC NET previous year's question paper is an essential medium for an exam preparation. It makes candidates familiar with the exam pattern, questions' structure, and marking scheme. By undertaking the practice of NTA NET previous years' question papers candidates get to know the important topics from which questions are asked in the exam and their difficulty level. Candidates can also analyse the already attempted question papers and work for improvement.

UGC NET Previous Year Question Papers 

Candidates can check below question papers.

UGC NET Exam Date  UGC NET Subject  UGC NET Question Papers
29-08-2024 History 

Download Here  (Shift 1)

Download Here  (Shift 2)

04-09-2024 Political Science 

Download Here  (Shift 1)

Download Here

21-08-2024 English Available Soon
  Computer Science and Application  Available Soon
  Education  Available Soon
  Commerce  Available Soon
  Hindi Available Soon
  Economics Available Soon

Also Read: UGC NET Commerce Previous Years' Question Paper

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UGC NET Mock Test 2025

The candidates who are willing to appear for the NTA NET 2025 June Cycle exam must take the UGC NET Mock Tests to strengthen their preparation. With the Shikhsa'a curated mock tests, the aspirants can get the perfect idea of the exam and plan their strategy based on it. The benefits of solving the mock tests have been given below:

  • The aspirants will get an idea of exam patterns, sections, repeated questions, etc. 
  • The preparation strategy can be made on the basis of mock tests 
  • Taking the mock test in exam conditions can benefit building self-reliance 
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UGC NET Selection Process 2025

UGC NET selection process begins with the release of official notification. The NET notification is the first official document that gives information regarding the exam such as exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, and others. The UGC NET recruitment process comprises various steps. Have a look at the steps below: 

Step 1: Fill NTA NET Application form 

The registration process begins with the release of the application form. Candidates need to register and fill out the NTA UGC NET online application form by visiting the official website of the exam. To fill out the form, candidates have to pay an application fee. 

Step 2: Download the NET admit card 

After successful registrations, the NTA releases the UGC NET admit card around a week before the exam. Candidates can download the admit card by logging in to their registered accounts. Candidates need to carry the admit card to the UGC NET exam centres on the day of the examination. 

Step 3: Appear for the UGC NET exam 

Candidates who have registered, need to appear for the exam. The NTA UGC NET is a computer-based test that consists of Papers 1 and 2. Both papers contain objective-type questions that candidates need to complete in three hours. 

Step 4: Check NTA UGC NET result 

NTA declares  NET results on its official website as per the prescribed schedule. The result contains the roll number and status of candidates, that is, whether a candidate has qualified for the exam for Assistant Professor/JRF or failed to qualify for the exam. 

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UGC NET Application Form 2025

UGC NET application online form for the June session was released along with the notification. The steps to apply online are given below:

  • Visit the website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in

  • Click on the ‘Application form’ link mentioned at the bottom of the home page

  • Click on the ‘New Registration’

  • Enter the required details and complete the registration

  • Fill out the complete application form

  • Upload scanned pictures of passport size photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb). Both images should be in JPEG format

  • Pay the UGC NET application fee (Gen - INR 1,150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)

  • Save and submit the form

  • Download the confirmation page

How to Apply for the UGC NET Exam? (Step-by-Step Video)

The candidates applied for the June cycle exam must note that the photograph and signature must be uploaded within the given limits or it will not be uploaded in the NTA NET online registration form. The size of the photo and signature have been given below for the candidates. 

What Are The Pre Requisites for UGC NET Registration Process 2025?

Candidates who wish to apply for the exam must know the pre-requisite information for making an application for the NTA NET June exam. The list of the pre-requisite information has been given below for the candidates that they should keep ready before filling out the application form:

1. Copy of Board/ University Certificate for Name, Mother's Name, Father's Name, etc. 

2. Identification Card

3. Degree Certificate or last semester result

4. Active Email ID and Mobile Number

5. Four cities and choice of centres 

6. Code of subject 

7. Category certificate, PwD certificate (if applicable)

8. Scanned photograph and signature 

What IsThe Size of Photo & Signature To Apply For UGC NET 2025?

The dimensions and the size for the UGC NET exam photo and signature have been given below for the candidate's ease:

  • UGC NET photo size and dimensions: The photograph must be in the dimension of 3.5cm x 4.5 cm and between 10kb to 200kb in JPG/JPEG format
  • UGC NET signature size: The signature must be in JPG/JPEG 4 kb to 30 kb size

Know About UGC NET Application Correction 2025

The NTA activated the application correction window after the closing of the UGC NET registration window for June session. The candidates who filled out the application form for the NET exam will be allowed to make the corrections in the online form by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of the exam
  • Login using the application number and password
  • Click on the link/button available for the UGC NET application form correction
  • Read the instructions and click on the ‘I Agree' checkbox
  • Click on the Proceed for Application button
  • Make the necessary changes in the application form
  • Click on the Submit button
  • Review the corrections made and click on the checkboxes given at the bottom of the page
  • Pay the additional fee, if any.
  • Click on the Final Submit button
  • Take a printout of the revised Confirmation Page

UGC NET 2025 Application Form: Corrections Allowed 

UGC NET application form particulars in which candidates can make corrections if required include:

  • Personal details
  • Choice of exam centre
  • Educational details
  • Scanned photo and signature

Candidates can make corrections in any of the particulars of the online application form, excluding the following fields:

For candidates who have verified Aadhaar Card

  • No change allowed in the mobile number, email address, permanent address & correspondence address
  • No change allowed in candidate’s name, date of birth and gender
  • No change is allowed in the photo
  • Change is allowed either in the father’s name or mother’s name (anyone only)

For candidates who have not verified the Aadhaar for modification

  • No change allowed in the mobile number, email address, permanent address & correspondence address
  • No change is allowed in the photo
  • Change is allowed either in the candidate’s name or father’s name or mother’s name (anyone only)
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* From the Poll, several students' faced server issue while filling out the UGC NET application form for the December session.

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UGC NET Notification 2025

The UGC NET June notification was released on April 16, 2025 at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The candidates can download the NTA UGC NET notification PDF by following the steps given below:

  • Go to the official website 
  • Click on the UGC NET 2025 June Notification link 
  • The UGC NET 2025 notification will appear on the screen 
  • Download the notification pdf and save it for later use

UGC NET 2025 June Cycle Notification PDF: Download Here 

UGC NET Notification Details 2025

The NTA UGC NET notification 2025 was released by the NTA on the official website as an 'Information Bulletin'. The Official Notification PDF contains the following details:

  • Application process
  • Exam dates and schedule
  • Eligibility criteria
  • Exam pattern and syllabus
  • Qualifying marks and cut-off criteria
  • Validity of NTA UGC NET Exam
  • Exam centers list
  • Admit card
  • Verification of eligibility
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UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025

The basic criteria that candidates must fulfill to meet UGC NET Eligibility 2025 are mentioned below in terms of the age limit and qualification:

Age Limit 2025

  • Candidates should not be more than 30 years of age to be eligible for NTA NET JRF 
  • There is no age restriction to applying for the post of Assistant Professor
  • A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates

Educational Qualification 2025

  • Candidates should have completed UG (four-year course) or must be in the final year.
  • Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC-recognised college/university
  • A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates

  • Candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002, are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam

EWS Certificate 

The candidates who have applied for the UGC NET exam under economically weaker sections and if they qualify for the exam will get the UGC NET EWS certificate. The candidates falling under the EWS will get a 10 per cent reservation in the recruitment exam. However, the candidates don't have to upload the NTA UGC NET EWS certificate while filling out the application form for the recruitment exam but the certificate has to be presented in front of the recruitment committee.

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UGC NET Certificate 2025

The certificate of UGC NET 2024 for the December session is available on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. In case any candidate faces difficulty in downloading the certificate, he or she can mail at ugcnet@nta.ac.in or ecertificate@nta.c.in. The result of NTA UGC NET December 2024 was declared on February 22, 2025.

Direct Link to Download UGC NET 2024 Dec Certificate

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UGC NET Topper Interviews

Go through topper interviews for the UGC NET preparation.  

UGC NET Toppers

Preparation Strategy and How They Cracked It

 Deepak Saini

Subject: History

Qualified for JRF & Assitant Professorship 

  • He cleared UGC NET in first attempt
  • Practiced previous papers/ Mock test
  • Focused on reinforcing key concepts

Aakash Bhardwaj 

Subect: History

 

 

  • Used mock tests to assess strengths and weaknesses
  • Focused on revision and time- management
  •  Trust yourself, stay positive, and take care of your well-being

Twinkle Jaiswal

Subject: Law

Qualified for JRF & Assitant Professorship 

  • Followed a proper routine
  • Focused on clearing basics for each topic
  • Attempted a series of practice/ mock tests

Kunal Kishor Kashyap

Subject: English 

Qualified for Assistant Professorship

  • Kept pace with both Paper 1 and Paper 2
  • Prepared from multiple books containing facts  
  • Revised each topic multiple times

Shivani Karn 

Subject: English

Qualified for Assistant Professorship

  • Hard work & Perseverance 
  • Self Study 
  • Solve Previous Year's Question

Komal Sharma

Subject: Political Science

Qualified for Assistant Professorship

  • Self Study and Consistency
  • Revision 
  • Previous Years' Question

Rajat Sen

Subject: Mass Communication & Journalism

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Revision, practice and persistence was his key to success
  • Was consistent with his preparation for the exam
  • Solved previous years' question papers, mock tests and made notes

Vivek Sharma

Subject: Political Science

Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor

  • Focused on enhancing fact-based and conceptual knowledge
  • Focused on each topic of the syllabus thoroughly
  • Solved previous years’ UGC NET question papers

Abhinav Pandey

Subject: History

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Focused on reading History books with critical outlook
  • Read bibliography to enhance information about research sources
  • Read each topic of UGC NET syllabus thoroughly  

Vivek Mishra

Subject: Geography

Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor

  • Gave equal preparation time for Paper 1 and II
  • Prepared from multiple books containing facts  
  • Revised each topic multiple times

Chiranjit Gorai

Subject: History

Qualified for JRF & Assistant Professor

  • Studied four to five hours everyday
  • Solved previous year question papers for both Paper 1 and II
  • Gave more preparation time to weak subjects

Snigdha Moitra

Subject: Forensic Science

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Studied for 10 hours everyday
  • Followed a proper timetable
  • Gave equal importance to preparation of Paper 1

Richa Chaudhary

Subject: Psychology

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Followed a day-wise schedule
  • Focused on clearing basics for each topic
  • Attempted a series of practice/ mock tests

Ramesh Kumar

Subject: Commerce

Qualified for Assistant Professor

  • Solved MCQs after studying each subject
  • Revised concepts multiple times

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UGC NET and Competitive Exam

The candidates preparing for the NTA UGC NET can also prepare for different competitive exams as it will help them to accomplish two things at once. Some of the exams are mentioned below for the candidates who want to prepare for the UGC NET exam along with the competitive exam. 

  • UPSC (IAS/IES/IFS etc.): The candidates who are preparing for the UPSC with a master's degree can apply for the NET exam with their subject as the thorough study of the subject will help the candidates to cover the syllabus of the UGC NET along with the UPSC. For instance, If a candidate has a degree in Economics and preparing for the NTA NET or UPSC then the thorough study of the subject can help him/her to prepare for both the exams at once. 
  • Teaching Exams: The syllabus of the exam like CTET, and state TET exams can be covered with the syllabus of the UGC NTA NET exam as the syllabus for both exams are quite similar to each other and can be covered at once. 

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UGC NET FAQs 2025

Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2025 Exam FAQs.

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