The National Testing Agency has officially started registration process for UGC NET December 2025 examination for determining eligibility for Assistant Professor positions and Junior Research Fellowship along Indian universities and colleges for postgraduate students. Application process set by NTA for UGC NET December 2025 is 7 of October to 7 of November 2025. Examination for UGC NET December 2025 will be from 31 of December 2025 to 7 of January 2026. In this article we will see into details of NTA UGC NET December 2025 – Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee, Last Date and more:
Key Highlights
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2025 |
| Application Dates | 7 of October to 7 of November 2025 |
| Examination Dates | 31 of December 2025 to 7 of January 2026 |
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| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates willing To apply for the UGC NET December 2025 examination should have Masters Degree Requirement from recognised university with Minimum Percentage for General and EWS category candidates at least 55% aggregate marks in their reserved categories which include SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD, and Third Gender minimum requirement is 50% aggregate marks.
- Four Year Bachelors Degree Holders should have 75% marks are eligible for JRF and Ph.D. admissions through UGC NET.
- Age for candidate applying for Junior Research Fellowship must be below 30 years of age with 5 years of relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories including SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwD and women applicants.
Application Process
Application process for UGC NET December 2025 is completely online and involves a systematic process through the official NTA portal as follows – go through following steps to apply online:
- Visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in and click on the “UGC NET December 2025 Apply Online” link and register yourself by providing basic details including name, contact information and email address then upon successful registration application number and password will be generated.
- Start filling application form carefully fill personal details, academic qualifications and subject preference and double check details.
- Upload scanned copy of document – photograph, signature in mentioned format and size.
- Pay an application fee of rs 1150 for general category rs 600 for EWS/OBC and rs 325 for SC/ST/PWD.
- Final submit then download and printout your application form for future use.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 7 of October 2025 |
| Online Application Starts | 7 of October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 of November 2025 till 11:50 PM |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 7 of November 2025 till 11:50 PM |
| Correction Window | 10 of November to 12 of November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced later |
| Examination Dates | 31 of December 2025 to 7 of January 2026 |
| Result Declaration | To be announced later |
Exam Pattern
The UGC NET December 2025 has set examination will consist of 2 papers held in 3 hours with following perimeters:
- Total Questions – 150
- Total Marks – 300
- Question Type – Multiple-choice questions
- Marking Scheme – Each question carries 2 marks and no negative marking.
- Exam Mode – Computer-Based Test conducted online
Important Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will be last date to apply for UGC NET December 2025?
The last date to apply for UGC NET December 2025 will be 7 of November 2025 and application process is completely online through the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Are the final year postgraduate students eligable for UGC NET?
Yes the final year postgraduate students can apply provisionally for UGC NET December 2025 but candidates must complete their Master’s degree with the required percentage – 55% for General/EWS and 50% for reserved categories along with two years from the date of NET result declaration.
What will be age limit for applying for Assistant Professor UGC NET?
There is no upper limit age but lower limit will be 30 years of age.