UGC NET December 2025: Exam from Dec 31, Apply Online by Nov 7 | NTA Schedule Out

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the notification for the UGC NET December 2025 examination. The test will be conducted between December 31, 2025, and January 7, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres in India.

The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) positions in Indian universities and colleges. This upcoming session will follow the same format as previous editions, with two papers conducted in a single three-hour session.

Exam Structure

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

• Total Marks: 300

• Total Questions: 150 (Multiple Choice)

• Duration: 3 hours (No break between papers)

Key Dates

• Registration window: Open now

• Last date to apply: November 7, 2025

• Last date for fee payment: November 7, 2025

• Application correction window: November 10–12, 2025

The NTA has advised aspirants to complete the application process well before the deadline to avoid technical glitches during the final submission period.

Application Fees

• General/Unreserved: ₹1150

• General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹600

• SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325

Payment can be made online only through debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in

2. Click on the link for “UGC NET December 2025 Exam.”

3. Read the instructions carefully and complete the registration form.

4. Pay the fee and download the confirmation page for future reference.

Helpdesk and Support

For technical queries or payment issues, candidates may contact the NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 / 011-69227700, or email ugcnet@nta.ac.in.

Official Websites

• ugcnet.nta.ac.in

• nta.ac.in

With the exam dates now confirmed, candidates are encouraged to begin their preparation early and stay updated through NTA’s official notifications.