UGC NET Notification 2025 OUT: Steps to Download for December & PDF Download Link
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )
Registration - 7 Oct '25 - 7 Nov '25
UGC NET Notification 2025 OUT: The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET Notification 2025 for the December session at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The application process also started along with the notification on October 7, 2025. The candidates can fill out the NTA UGC NET application form by visiting the official website. A direct link is also provided here. The December session exam dates for UGC NET 2025 have not been mentoned. It will be intimated later. The notification is released in the form of PDF comprising the details of the UGC NET exam such as the registration dates, application process, eligibility, pattern, and more.
- UGC NET Notification 2025: Download PDF
- UGC NET Exam Dates 2025
- UGC NET Application Form 2025
- UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
- UGC NET Syllabus 2025
- UGC NET Prep Tips
- UGC NET Notification FAQs 2025
UGC NET Notification 2025: Download PDF
The UGC NET Notification 2025 released on the official website as a PDF for the December session on October 7, 2025. The candidates can download the UGC NET 2025 notification for the December cycle by following the steps given below:
1. Go to the official website
2. Click on the UGC NET notification link
3. The UGC NET 2025 notification will appear on the screen
4. Download the UGC NET notification PDF and save it for later use
UGC NET 2025 Dec Cycle Notification PDF: Download Here
UGC NET Exam Dates 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of UGC NET 2025 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Oct ' 25 - 07 Nov ' 25 | UGC NET 2025 Dec Application ONGOING |
| 07 Nov ' 25 | UGC NET 2025 Dec Application fee payment |
| 10 Nov ' 25 - 12 Nov ' 25 | UGC NET 2025 Dec Application Correction window |
| Dec ' 25 | UGC NET 2025 Dec Exam Date TENTATIVE |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 07 Oct ' 25 | UGC NET 2025 Dec Notification |
| 21 Jul ' 25 | UGC NET 2025 June Result |
| 08 Jul ' 25 | UGC NET 2025 June Provisional Answer Key Last date for fee payment |
UGC NET Application Form 2025
Registration: 07 Oct ' 25 - 07 Nov ' 25
Candidates need to fill out the UGC NET application form in two parts – registration and application. Some of the important documents that candidates need to keep ready themselves before filling up the UGC NET registration and application form include:
- ID card
- Board/university/qualifying degree certificate
- Category/PwD/EWS certificate (if applicable)
- Scanned images of photo and signature
The UGC NET application fee 2025 is INR 1,150 for the General category, INR 600 for the General-EWS/OBC-NCL category, and INR 325 for the C/ST/PwD/Transgender category.
Direct link to apply for UGC NET 2025 Dec session
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is conducted for two papers – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates have to sit for both papers for a single duration of three hours. UGC NET Paper 1 is common for all candidates. However, UGC NET Paper 2 differs as per the subject chosen by a candidate. The UGC NET exam will be conducted for a total of 85 subjects.
Check out the major UGC NET exam pattern highlights for reference below:
| Particulars |
UGC NET Paper 1 Highlights |
UGC NET Paper 2 Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode |
Online |
Online |
| Exam duration |
180 minutes |
|
| Type of paper |
Common for all candidates |
Subject-specific questions |
| Total Questions |
50 |
100 |
| Type of questions |
MCQs |
MCQs |
| Total marks |
100 |
200 |
| Marking scheme |
+2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
+2 for correct answer 0 for incorrect answer |
| Language of paper |
English and Hindi |
English and Hindi |
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UGC NET Syllabus 2025
The syllabus of UGC NET is released every year by the NTA along with the release of the notification. In UGC NET Paper 1, which is, the General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude, questions are asked from the following subjects/sections:
- 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
Note: The UGC NET syllabus for Paper 2 differs as per the subject chosen by the candidate.
UGC NET Prep Tips
The candidates preparing for the UGC NET exam can follow the prep tips given below in the points:
- Start preparing for the exam on post-graduation days
- Follow the syllabus of central universities
- Go through the UGC NET syllabus and exam pattern to understand the UGC NET exam better
- Prepare for the UGC NET exam from books
- Take mock tests and practice from previous years' question papers
- Practice for accuracy and time management
- Take frequent breaks and calm your brain to perform on the exam day
UGC NET Notification FAQs 2025
Candidates can check below more FAQs regarding the UGC NET Notification 2025.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can check below the process to apply for the UGC NET 2025 application form for the December session:
- Visit the website- ugcnet.nta.nic.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 (10-50 kb). Both images should be in JPEG format
- Pay the UGC NET application fee (Gen - INR 1150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)
- Save and submit the form
- Download the confirmation page
The UGC NET 2025 Notification for the December session was released on October 7, 2025 on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with the notification, application dates also released. Candidates can check it by visiting the official website. The last date to apply is November 7.
The UGC NET 2025 December session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode. The exam will be conducted in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.
UGC NET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
The Commission released the UGC NET notification 2025 for the December session in the form of PDF on October 7 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The registration also started for the December sesison along with the notification. The last date to apply is November 7, 2025.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
There are several books available in the market that consist of the UGC NET practice sets. Also, some standard guidebooks include model test papers for the practicing of the UGC NET exam. Online test series are also available for the candidates who are aspiring to prepare for the UGC NET exam.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Candidates can check below the important books that can be used for the preparation for UGC NET paper 2 Commerce and English.
Commerce: Some of the books are Trueman's UGC NET Commerce, CB Gupta's Business Organisation, etc.
English: Some of the books are Arihant UGC NET English Literature, History of
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the December session of the UGC NET 2025 exam. The notification is not released yet. It is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor, the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and the admission to Ph.D
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
After BA, you need to pursue an MA in Urdu (or a related subject).
Once you complete or are in the final year of your MA, you can apply for UGC NET in Urdu.
In short:
BA alone cannot fulfill the eligibility for UGC NET.
The eligibility for UGC NET is MA in Urdu (or related field) with 55%+ marks
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
No, PhD students aren't exempt from UGC-NET or CSIR-NET. To get admission in a PhD course, UGC is requesting institutions to integrate NET scores.
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Contributor-Level 10
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