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 are December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. 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
Commonly asked questions
The Commission released the UGC NET 2025 December session examination dates on the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The exam will be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2025. The detailed schedule will be released later.
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 |
| 31 Dec ' 25 - 07 Jan ' 26 | UGC NET 2025 Dec Exam Date |
| 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
- 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 exam better
- Prepare for the exam from books
- Solve questions from previous years' 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.
UGC NET Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Chal
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subjec
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candiates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET question papers:
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Click on the answer key & question paper link.
- Login using the required details.
- Download the question paper PDF
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
To give mock test is important. It helps them to find out strengths and weaknesses. regular practice also improves speed, gain confidence, reduce the exam pressure, helps to understand the exam pattern, improves speed, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Analysis is crucial for a candidate in the NTA NET exam. It helps to strategize the preparation, understand the paper structure, difficulty level, topics asked or high weightage areas, expected cutoff, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
No. Candidate must possess a Master's degree with a minimum of 55% grade score average from a UGC recognised university to apply for the NTA UGC NET exam. Also, if she or he is in the final year of their Master's programme or hold a four year bachelor's degree in specific subjects.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
There is no upper age limit to apply for the Assistant Professor positions. But for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the maximum age limit is 30 years as of June 1 of the exam year. There is also an ahe relaxation provided to the candidates from reserved categories including OBC, SC and ST
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Contributor-Level 6
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