How to apply for the UGC NET 2025 December session?

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

Is the UGC NET 2025 December session notification released?

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 were also released. The last date to apply was November 7.

Is UGC NET exam conducted online?

The UGC NET December session exam will be conducted online in Computer-Based Test Mode. It will be held in two shifts. Shift 1 from 9 am to 12 pm and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

When will the UGC NET 2025 December session exam be conducted?

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.

Has the authority changed the UGC NET syllabus for 2025?

Authority is expected to revise UGC NET syllabus as per NEP 2020 and will be updated on official website. Syllabus of UGC NET is divided into two sections: Paper 1 and Paper 2. UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus is common for all candidates who are going to take UGC NET. However, UGC NET Paper 2 syllabus varies for different subjects. Paper 2 carries subject-specific questions in which candidates specialise.

Where will the UGC NET 2025 syllabus be released?

Candidates can check the UGC NET syllabus at ugcnetonline.in. It was released along with the notification. The Paper 1 includes topics on teaching aptitude, research, development, environment, and more. Paper 2 is subject-specific. A thorough understanding of the NTA NET syllabus is important for all the candidates aiming to clear the exam. It is important to appear for both papers to qualify for the NET exam.

Will the questions in the UGC NET 2025 Paper 1 exam be asked from communication skills?

Yes, the NTA UGC NET 2025 paper 1 exam consists of questions related to communication skills. It is a part of a general aptitude test that have the teaching and research topics in which reading comprehension, reasoning, and communication skills also asked.

UGC NET Notification 2025: Steps to Download December Official Notification PDF

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Exam On - 31 Dec '25 - 7 Jan '26

Updated on Nov 17, 2025 14:58 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

UGC NET Notification 2025 OUT: The Commission released the UGC NET 2025 Notification for the December session on October 7. The registration dates were October 7 to November 7. The UGC NET 2025 exam will be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026 in 85 subjects.The notification was 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.

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UGC NET Notification 2025: Download PDF
UGC NET Exam Dates 2025
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UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
UGC NET Syllabus 2025
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UGC NET Notification 2025: Download PDF

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
31 Dec ' 25 - 07 Jan ' 26	UGC NET 2025 Dec Exam Date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
10 Nov ' 25 - 12 Nov ' 25	UGC NET 2025 Dec Application Correction window
07 Nov ' 25	UGC NET 2025 Dec Application fee payment
07 Oct ' 25	UGC NET 2025 Dec Notification
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