UGC NTA NET December 2025: Exam Dates (Released), Application (Ongoing), Syllabus, Pattern & PYQs

University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025 ( UGC NET )

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The UGC NET 2025 December session notification was released on the official webiste at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with the notification, application process also started. The exam dates are December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. Scroll down for more details about the UGC NET 2025 exam including how to apply, eligibility criteria, application form, recruitment process, notification pdf, and more.

NTA UGC NET 2025

NTA UGC NET Dec 2025

NTA UGC NET December 2025: The University Grant Commission released UGC NET 2025 December session examination dates. The exam will be held from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. The UGC NET 2025 notification PDF for the December session was released at ugcnet.nta.nic.in on October 7. Along with the notification, the UGC NET application form also released. The application dates are October 7 to November 7. Candidates can download their notification and apply online link is also provided below. The UGC NET exam is conducted twice in June and December in a year.

Scroll down for more information regarding the UGC NET 2025 exam including, notification, application form, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, admit card details, answer key, result, cutoff and more.

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Table of content
  • UGC NET 2025 Exam Overview
  • UGC NET 2025 Important Dates
  • UGC NET Dec 2025 Notification OUT
  • UGC NET 2025 Application Form Released
  • UGC NET 2025 Application Correction Facility
  • What Are The Changes Allowed in UGC NET Application Form 2025?
  • What Is The UGC NET 2025 Application Fee?
  • Eligibility Criteria
  • What Is The UGC NET 2025 Reservation Policy?
  • Exam Pattern
  • UGC NET 2025 Syllabus
  • UGC NET 2025 City Intimation Slip
  • UGC NET 2025 Admit Card
  • UGC NET 2025 Dec Session Exam Analysis
  • UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key
  • Method To Use UGC NET 2025 Answer Key And Response Sheet
  • UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key
  • UGC NET 2025 Result
  • UGC NET 2025 Cut Off
  • UGC NET 2025 Dec Subject-Wise Schedule
  • UGC NET 2025 FAQs
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UGC NET 2025 Exam Overview 

Candidates can check below the overview of the UGC NET exam in the table:

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

Mode of Exam

Online

Exam Fees

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

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

No. of Test Cities

More than 250

Official Website & Helpline No.

  • https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • 011-69227700
  • 011-40759000

UGC NET 2025 Important Dates

Q:   Why is an analysis important for the preparation journey of the UGC NET exam?
A:

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. 

Scroll down to know the UGC NET 2025 important dates

UGC NET 2025 Events UGC NET 2025 Dec Session Dates
UGC NET Application Form 7-Oct-2025 to 7-Nov-2025
Last date for submission of examination fee (through Credit Card/debit Card/Net Banking/UPI) 7-Nov-2025
UGC NET Application Correction Window 10-Nov-2025 to 12-Nov-2025
UGC NET City Slip

to be updated here

UGC NET Admit Card to be updated here
UGC NET Exam 31-Dec-2025 to 7-Jan-2026
UGC NET Provisional Answer key to be updated here
UGC NET Final Answer Key to be updated here
UGC NET Result to be updated here

UGC NET Dec 2025 Notification OUT

The NTA released the UGC NET notification for the December session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The notification was announced as a PDF comprising the details of the UGC NET exam including the registration dates, application process, eligibility, pattern, etc. Candidates can download the UGC NET 2025 notification for the Dec cycle by following below mentioned steps:

  • Visit the official website
  • Click on the UGC NET notification link 
  • The UGC NET 2025 notification will appear on the screen 
  • Download the UGC NET notification PDF and save it for later use

UGC NET Dec Cycle Notification 2025 PDF: Download Here

Candidates can check below the UGC NET 2025 Notification for the June cycle.

UGC NET 2025 June Information Bulletin: Download Here 

UGC NET June Cycle Notification 2025 PDF: Download Here 

Also Read: UGC NET 2025 History Question Paper: Check Analysis, Previous Years PDF Link & More

UGC NET 2025 Application Form Released

The NTA released the application form for the December session on the official website. Candidates are required to pay the fee to submit the UGC NET application form. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. 

How To Apply For UGC NET 2025 Dec Session?

Candidates can check below the steps to apply for NTA UGC NET 2025 Dec session:

  • 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 application fee (Gen - INR 1150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)
  • Save and submit the form
  • Download the confirmation page

Direct Link for UGC NET 2025 Application Form (Dec session): https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/registration-for-ugc-net-dec-2025-is-live/

UGC NET 2025 Application Correction Facility

Candidates who wanted to edit their application form can follow the steps provided below to make corrections to the NTA NET application form:

  • Open the official website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
  • Click the ‘Correction Window of Online Application form …’ link
  • Login via using the application number, password, and security pin
  • Click on the ‘Correction in application form’ link
  • Read the instructions properly and click on the agreement box
  • Make the required corrections
  • Pay the additional fee, if any
  • Save and submit the form

What Are The Changes Allowed in UGC NET Application Form 2025? 

Candidates can edit certain sections of the UGC NET application form 2025. The changes which are not allowed in the UGC NET application form are given below:

UGC NET 2025 Application Correction

 

 

For Candidates who have verified AADHAR

No change allowed in Candidate’s Name, Gender, Photo & Signature, Mobile Number, Email Address, Permanent & Correspondence Address, Exam City.

Change is allowed in Date of Birth, Category,

Father’s Name & Mother’s Name only.

 

 

For Candidates who have not used Aadhar for modification

No change allowed in Candidate’s Name, Gender, Photo & Signature, Mobile Number, Email Address, Permanent & Correspondence Address, Exam City.

Change is allowed in Date of Birth, Category,

Father’s Name & Mother’s Name only.

What Is The UGC NET 2025 Application Fee?

The application fee for the UGC NET is divided into categories. Scroll down the category-wise application fees for the exam has been given below in the table:

UGC NET Application Fee 2025
General/Unreserved Category INR 1150
OBC INR 600
SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender  INR 375

What Are The Challenges Candidates Faced While Filling Out UGC NET Application?

Candidates face challenges while filling out the application form every year. Some of the challenges faced by the candidates are mentioned below so that they can check them accordingly.

Uploading Photograph & Signature: Candidates faces problems while uploading their photographs and signatures after multiple attempts. 

OTP problem: It also happens that after filling out the personal details, candidates don't get the OTP and automated registration number. 

Automatic Change in the Application Form After Submission: The particulars filled in by the candidates are automatically changed after the submission of the application form. 

Multiple Payments: The candidates are facing while making payments for the UGC NET application.

Candidates can also check the solutions for the challenges that the candidates faced while filling out the UGC NET 2025 application form below:

Check the speed of the internet: It is advised that candidates should use fast internet or shall wait for a few days to fill out the application form because lakhs of candidates fill the application form at once and so server crash problem occurred.

Change in Application Particulars: It is also advised to the candidates to check the application form thoroughly before submitting the application form. If the application form is submitted by the candidate, then he or she has to wait for the correction window to make corrections if required to the application form.

Photograph & Signature: Candidates should check the dimensions and the size of the photograph and signature before uploading it because the platform accepts the photograph and signature in a given range of sizes and formats. If the size and format are correct, then the candidates are advised to wait for some time, as it will be a server error due to the slow speed of the Internet or a server crash due to high traffic.

Multiple Payment: Candidates are also advised to make several payments for the UGC NET 2024 application form. After making the payment, the candidate should keep the receipt of the payment and wait for 72 hours. If the payment status is not successful within the time limit, then mail the problem to the UGC NET help desk, explaining the problem in brief, and attach the payment receipt from your bank in the mail. 

Eligibility Criteria

It is important for the candidates to check their NTA NET eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. Those candidates who will not fulfill the this criteria for the exam will not be able to sit in the exam. The eligibility criteria is categorised into three parts: (i) Nationality; (ii) Educational Eligibility; (iii) Age limit. Check in detail about it: 

Nationality 

Nationality plays a crucial role as an eligibility criterion exam because only Indian citizens can take part in the exam. Citizens from other countries can not apply for the exam. Also, candidates who are residing in other countries but are citizens of India can apply for the exam. It is important to prove Indian citizenship for the candidates who are residing in other countries with proper documentation. 

Also Read: UGC NET Last Minute Preparation Tips 2025

UGC NET 2025 Educational criteria

Candidates who possess a master's degree can apply for the NTA NET exam. Scroll down for complete educational qualification details:

Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC-recognised college/university. Minimum marks for General Category is 55% and for reserved categories including SC/ST/OBC/PwD is 50% marks. 

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 exam

Also Read: UGC NET EWS Certificate

UGC NET 2025 Age Limit As Of 1/06/2025

In the exam, there is no upper age limit to appear for the professorship exam, whereas for the post of JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), the candidates must be below or equal to 30 years of age. Also, the candidate must fulfill the other criteria as well to appear for the exam. The details of the age limit criteria are provided below:

  • Candidates should not be more than 30 years of age to be eligible for NET JRF as of June 1, 2025
  • 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

What Is The UGC NET 2025 Reservation Policy?

As per the Government of India rule, the reservation policy is applicable to the UGC NET. According to this only, the seats are reserved in the central universities and institutes that are deemed to be universities. The reservation of seats is provided below:

Category Reservation of seats (In %)
Scheduled Castes (SC) 15
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7.5
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) 2.7
General-Economically Weaker Sections (General- EWS) 10
Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40 per cent or more disability 4

Exam Pattern

The NTA NET exam has two papers, namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. The duration of the exam is three hours. Both papers contain objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). A total of 150 questions are given to the candidates, combining paper 1 and paper 2. The exam does not have a negative marking scheme. Check below the NTA UGC NET exam pattern:

UGC NET Paper

Number of Questions

Marks

Paper 1

50 

100

Paper 2

100 

200

Total

150 

300

Also Read: UGC NET Vs CSIR NET: Know Differences & Similarities

UGC NET 2025 Syllabus 

The syllabus of the UGC NET exam is prescribed by the UGC NET exam. It is divided into Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is a general paper that is the same or equivalent for all the candidates who are preparing for the UGC NET exam. It consists of the questions from the quantitative, research, teaching aptitude, and more. Whereas Paper 2 is subject-specific, it comprises questions from the subject that was chosen by the candidates while filling out the UGC NET application form. The UGC NET 2025 Dec session will be conducted for 85 subjects.

Syllabus (Paper 1)

Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units, and total marks are 100, or Paper 1 holds a weightage of 100 marks.

  • Teaching Aptitude
    • Teaching: Concept, Objectives, Levels of teaching, Characteristics, and requirements.
    • Learner’s characteristics: Adolescent and adult learners, Individual differences.
    • Factors affecting teaching: Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, Institution.
    • Methods of teaching in higher learning institutions: Teacher-centered vs. Learner-centered, offline vs. online methods.
    • Teaching Support System: Traditional, Modern, and ICT-based.
    • Evaluation Systems: Elements, Types, Evaluation in Choice Based Credit System, Computer-based Testing, Innovations
  • Research Aptitude
    • Research: Meaning, Types, Characteristics, Positivism, Post-positivist approach.
    • Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative, Quantitative.
    • Steps of Research.
    • Thesis and Article writing: Format, referencing.
    • Application of ICT in research.
    • Research ethics
  • Comprehension
    • Questions based on a given passage
  • Communication
    • Communication: Meaning, types, characteristics.
    • Effective communication: Verbal, Non-verbal, Intercultural, group communications, Classroom Communication.
    • Barriers to Effective Communication.
    • Mass-Media and Society.
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
    • Types of Reasoning.
    • Number series, Letter series, Codes, Relationships.
    • Mathematical Aptitude: Fraction, Time and Distance, Ratio, Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest, Discounting, Averages.
  • Logical Reasoning
    • Structure of Arguments.
    • Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.
    • Venn Diagram.
    • Indian Logic
  • Data Interpretation
    • Sources, Acquisition, Classification of Data.
    • Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
    • Graphical Representation
    • Data and Governance
  • Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
    • ICT: General Abbreviations.
    • Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing.
    • Digital Initiatives in Higher Education.
    • ICT and Governance
  • People, Development, and Environment
    • Development and Environment: Millennium Development, Sustainable Development goals.
    • Human and Environment Interaction: Anthropogenic activities, impacts on the environment.
    • Environmental Issues: Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste, Climate change, Socio-Economic and Political dimensions.
    • Impacts of pollutants on human health.
    • Natural and Energy Resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, Forests.
    • Natural Hazards and Disasters: Mitigation strategies.
    • Environmental Protection Act, National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts
  • Higher Education System
    • Institutions of Higher Learning and Education in Ancient India.
    • Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post-Independence India.
    • Oriental, Conventional, and Non-Conventional Learning Programs
    • Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based Education
    • Value Education and Environmental Education
    • Policies, Governance, and Administration

Also Read: How to prepare for UGC NET in 1 month?

UGC NET 2025 Syllabus (Paper 2) Code-Wise

Candidates can check below the UGC NET Syllabus of Paper 2 code-wise. A candidate can choose the subject for paper 2 of his or her post-graduation or a related subject. Click on the link of the PDF to check the UGC NET Paper 2 syllabus for all 85 subjects.

Subject Code Subjects Download PDF in English Download PDF in Hindi

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General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude (Paper -I) Download PDF Download PDF
1 Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics Download PDF Download PDF
2 Political Science Download PDF Download PDF
3 Philosophy Download PDF Download PDF
4 Psychology Download PDF  Download PDF
5 Sociology Download PDF Download PDF
6 History Download PDF Download PDF
7 Anthropology Download PDF Download PDF
8 Commerce Download PDF Download PDF
9 Education Download PDF Download PDF
10 Social Work Download PDF Download PDF
11 Defence and Strategic Studies Download PDF Download PDF
12 Home Science Download PDF Download PDF
14 Public Administration Download PDF Download PDF
15 Population Studies Download PDF Download PDF
16 Music Download PDF Download PDF
17 Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management) Download PDF Download PDF
18 Maithili Download PDF Download PDF
19 Bengali Download PDF Download PDF
20 Hindi   Download PDF
21 Kannada Download PDF Download PDF
22 Malayalam Download PDF Download PDF
23 Oriya Download PDF Download PDF
24 Punjabi Download PDF Download PDF
25 Sanskrit Download PDF Download PDF
26 Tamil Download PDF Download PDF
27 Telugu Download PDF Download PDF
28 Urdu Download PDF Download PDF
29 Arabic Download PDF Download PDF
30 English Download PDF Download PDF
31 Linguistics Download PDF Download PDF
32 Chinese Download PDF Download PDF
33 Dogri Download PDF Download PDF
34 Nepali Download PDF Download PDF
35 Manipuri Download PDF Download PDF
36 Assamese Download PDF Download PDF
37 Gujarati Download PDF Download PDF
38 Marathi Download PDF Download PDF
39 French (French Version) Download PDF Download PDF
40 Spanish Download PDF Download PDF
41 Russian Download PDF Download PDF
42 Persian Download PDF Download PDF
43 Rajasthani Download PDF Download PDF
44 German Download PDF Download PDF
45 Japanese Download PDF Download PDF
46 Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/ Non Formal Education. Download PDF Download PDF
47 Physical Education Download PDF Download PDF
49 Arab Culture and Islamic Studies Download PDF Download PDF
50 Indian Culture Download PDF Download PDF
55 Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management Download PDF Download PDF
58 Law Download PDF Download PDF
59 Library and Information Science Download PDF Download PDF
60 Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies Download PDF Download PDF
62 Comparative Study of Religions Download PDF Download PDF
63 Mass Communication and Journalism Download PDF Download PDF
65 Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre Download PDF Download PDF
66 Museology & Conservation Download PDF Download PDF
67 Archaeology Download PDF Download PDF
68 Criminology Download PDF Download PDF
70 Tribal and Regional Language/Literature Download PDF Download PDF
71 Folk Literature Download PDF Download PDF
72 Comparative Literature Download PDF Download PDF
73 Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama).   Download PDF
74 Women Studies Download PDF Download PDF
79 Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) Download PDF Download PDF
80 Geography Download PDF Download PDF
81 Social Medicine & Community Health Download PDF Download PDF
82 Forensic Science Download PDF Download PDF
83 Pali Download PDF Download PDF
84 Kashmiri Download PDF Download PDF
85 Konkani Download PDF Download PDF
87 Computer Science and Applications Download PDF Download PDF
88 Electronic Science Download PDF  
89 Environmental Sciences Download PDF  
90 Politics including International Relations/International Studies including Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, American Studies. Download PDF Download PDF
91 Prakrit Download PDF Download PDF
92 Human Rights and Duties Download PDF Download PDF
93 Tourism Administration and Management. Download PDF Download PDF
94 Bodo   Download PDF
95 Santali   Download PDF
100 Yoga Download PDF Download PDF
101 Sindhi Download PDF Download PDF
102 Hindu Studies Download PDF Download PDF
103 Indian Knowledge System Download PDF Download PDF
104 Disaster Management Download PDF Download PDF
105 Ayurveda Biology Download PDF Download PDF

UGC NET 2025 City Intimation Slip 

The authority will publishe the UGC NET advance city intimation slip for all exam dates on the official website. It will help candidates to know about the exam city allotted for the exam to the candidate. By knowing the exam city in advance, candidates will be able to make travel arrangements if required to the exam city. Scroll down to know the steps to check the City Intimation Slip:

  • Open the official website 
  • Click on the UGC NET city intimation slip link 
  • Fill out the details- application number and date of birth 
  • Now also fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
  • Click on the submit button 
  • The city intimation slip will appear on the screen 

Direct link for UGC NET 2025 Dec City Slip: to be updated here

Note: The candidate must not mistake the UGC NET city slip for the NTA UGC NET hall ticket/admit card. The city slip can only give information about the exam city in advance. 

UGC NET 2025 Admit Card 

The UGC NET 2025 admit card will be released by the authority on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in for all exam dates. It is accessible only through the candidates' login. The UGC NET admit card comprises the details, including exam venue, shift timing, etc. Candidates will be able to download the admit card by the steps as mentioned below:

  • Visit the official website 

  • Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for UGC-NET Dec 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 Dec Admit Card for all exam dates: to be updated here

UGC NET 2025 Dec Session Exam Analysis 

The NTA will conduct the UGC NET 2025 Dec session exam at various centres across the country. Till then, candidates can check below the UGC NET exam analysis for the June session exam conducted from June 25 to 29. Candidates can go throw in detail day and shift-wise exam analysis below.

UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key 

The authority will release the UGC NET provisional answer key for the Dec session exams along with the question paper with recorded responses on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The NTA also invites objections against the UGC NET provisional answer key if the candidates find any discrepancy in the answer key. After the scrutiny by the expert panel of the objections, the final answer key and result will be released. Candidates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET 2025 answer key:

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • Click on the UGC NET answer key link 
  • Fill out the application number and date of birth
  • Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
  • Click on the submit button 
  • The UGC NET answer key will appear on the screen 
  • Download the answer key and save it for later use

Direct Link: UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key Dec: to be updated here

Method To Use UGC NET 2025 Answer Key And Response Sheet

Candidates can use their response sheet and the answer key to calculate their probable scores secured in the UGC NET exam. Check below the steps to calculate the scores:

  • Compare the response sheet with the UGC NET answer key
  • In the response sheet, mark the correct answers
  • Now, count the total number of correct answers in paper 1 and Paper 2
  • Multiply the total by 2
  • The UGC NET result will be the total marks secured in the UGC NET 2025 exam

UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key 

Candidates will be able to check their UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key below for the December session once it is released.

Direct Link: UGC NET 2025 Dec Final Answer Key: to be updated her

UGC NET 2025 Result 

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET 2025 Dec session result on the official website after a few days of the conduction of an exam. Candidates will e able to access the UGC NET result via candidates' login on the official website. The result comprises the individual scores secured by the candidate. Candidates can check below the steps to download the scorecard/result:

  • Go to the NTA NET website.
  • Click on the UGC NET result link 
  • Fill out the application number and date of birth
  • Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
  • Click on the submit button 
  • The UGC NET result will appear on the screen 
  • Download the result and save it for later use

Direct Link for the UGC NET 2025 Dec Result: to be updated here

UGC NET 2025 Cut Off

The NTA/UGC will release the UGC NET exam cutoff marks along with the release of the UGC NET result for the december session. The cutoff will be released in the form of a PDF and comprises the percentile-wise and percentage-wise cut-off marks for the several subjects.

Direct Link: UGC NET 2025 Dec Cut off PDF: to be updated here

Direct Link: UGC NET 2025 June Cut off PDF

UGC NET 2025 Dec Subject-Wise Schedule

Once the schedule for the December session be released, will also be updated here. Till then, candidates can check below the subject-wise exam schedule for the June session.

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

 

 

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UGC NET 2025 FAQs

Q. When will the UGC NET 2025 notification for Dec Session be released?

A. The notification for the December session was released. Along with the notification, the application process also begin. 

Q. How to apply for UGC NET 2025 Dec Session Examination?

A. Candidates can check below the steps to apply for the Dec session.

  • Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
  • Open the UGC NET Dec 2025 examination application link.
  • Complete the process of registration.
  • Login to the account and fill out the application form.
  • Upload documents and pay the examination fee.
  • Submit the form and save it.

What are the UGC NET 2025 December session exam dates?

A. The UGC NET 2025 December session exam will be conducted from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026. The detailed schedule has not been released yet. It will be released soon on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.  

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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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Virajita Shukla

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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Gunjan Majumder

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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Kritika Sharma

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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Nitesh Pruthi

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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Shikha Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

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.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks 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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Nitesh Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months 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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Shikha Goyal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months 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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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 months 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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Kritika Sharma

Contributor-Level 6