UGC NET Day 3 Exam 2025 Today; Check Timings & Guidelines
UGC NET 2025 day 3 exam is being held today in two shifts for 14 subjects. Check exam day guidelines for candidates to follow.
UGC NET 2025 Day 3 Exam: National Testing Agency is conducting exam of UGC NET for December cycle today, January 3. Candidates must note that UGC NET 2025 is being held in two shifts for a total of 14 subjects. Those appearing for UGC NET must know their shift timings and other important exam day guidelines.
UGC NET 2025 shift 1 is being conducted for Commerce, Sanskrit, Santali, Criminology, Political Science (International Relations/ Strategic Studies), Disaster Management and Museology & Conservation. UGC NET Dec shift 2 is held for Geography, Education, Folk Literature, Maithili, Comparative Study of Religions, Indian Culture and Persian.
UGC NET 2025 Dec Shift Timings
UGC NET exam is held in two shifts each day:
- Shift 1: 9 AM to 12 PM
- Shift 2: 3 to 6 PM
UGC NET 2025 Day 3 Subjects
Check table to know subjects of shift 1 and 2
| Dates |
Shift I (9 AM to 12 PM) |
Shift II (3 to 6 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2026 |
Commerce Sanskrit Santali Criminology Political Science (incl.International Relations/ Strategic Studies) Disaster Management Museology & Conservation |
Geography Education Folk Literature Maithili Comparative Study of Religions Indian Culture Persian |
Important Guidelines for Candidates Appearing for UGC NET 2025 December Session
Check important guidelines below
- Carry printed copy of UGC NET admit card and valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Passport, etc.)
- Late entry to exam hall is strictly prohibited. Candidates are advised to reach centre at least 60 minutes earlier
- Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and other electronic gadgets are not allowed inside exam hall
- Each paper consists of two parts: Paper I and Paper II, both conducted in a single sitting of three hours. There is no break between the two papers.
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