The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published the schedule for the UGC NET December 2025 cycle. The exam is set to run from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026 in computer-based test (CBT) mode across various centres nationwide.
This December session will cover 85 subjects, and candidates can apply via the official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
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🗓 Important Dates You Should Know
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Period | December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026 |
| Last Date to Register | November 7, 2025 |
| Application / Registration Open | Already open (as per recent announcements) |
These dates are now confirmed and candidates should plan accordingly.
🖥 How to Apply / Register
If you haven’t yet applied, here’s how to get started:
Visit the UGC NET official site: ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Look for the link for “UGC NET December 2025 – Registration / Apply Online”
Complete the New Registration by giving basic details, getting login credentials
Fill in the application form with personal, academic, subject / paper preferences
Upload required documents (photo, signature etc.)
Pay the application fee (as per your category)
Review all entries and submit before the deadline (November 7, 2025)
Once registration closes, NTA may also open a correction window (if permitted) for minor changes.
✔ What This Exam Enables You To Do
The UGC NET is used for:
Qualifying for Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities / colleges
Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Admission into PhD programmes in higher education institutions
This makes it a crucial exam for those aiming for an academic / research career path.
📌 Important Tips & Advisories
Verify Aadhaar / UDID details carefully — NTA has issued advisories to ensure these details are correct before submission.
Check category, subject code, and detail entries carefully — mistakes here can affect eligibility or allotment.
Save confirmation / acknowledgment pages, application number & password securely.
Plan your preparation, schedule mock tests, and allocate time in December / early January for final revisions.
🧭 What to Expect During the Exam
Each candidate will appear in CBT mode (Computer Based Test)
The exam window spans several days (31st Dec – 7th Jan) so shifts / slots will vary
You will be assigned a date, exam centre, and shift via the admit card
There is no negative marking as per past UGC NET pattern
Paper 1 is common (teaching & research aptitude), Paper 2 is subject-wise specialization
Prepare keeping these in view: speed, accuracy, time management, and clarity in your subject domain.
🚨 Things to Watch Out After Registration
Keep an eye for admit card release — it usually gets published a few days before your exam date
In case NTA allows a correction window, use it judiciously (for minor corrections only)
Access subject-wise schedule / slot assignment once the datesheet is finalized, to know exactly which subject falls on which date
Be ready with your documents, exam centre travel plan, and all exam day protocols (ID, photo, etc.)
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