UGC NET December 2025 – Exam Date, Notification, Schedule & Updates
Key Dates
- Submission of Online Application Form: 07 Oct 2025 to 07 Nov 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 07 Nov 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Application Correction Window: 10 Nov 2025 to 12 Nov 2025 (up to 11:50 PM)
- Exam City Intimation / Admit Card / Exam Date: To be intimated on the website
- Centre, Date & Shift: As indicated on Admit Card
- Recorded Responses & Answer Keys: To be announced on the website
Application Fee
| General / Unreserved | ₹1150 |
| General–EWS / OBC–NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹325 |
| Third Gender | ₹325 |
Who Can Apply?
UGC–NET determines eligibility for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and for PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges. Candidates must check detailed eligibility (qualification, age limit for JRF, subject list, etc.) in the Information Bulletin.
How to Apply (Quick Steps)
- Go to the official portal and click “UGC–NET December 2025 Registration”.
- Complete one-time registration (basic details, mobile & email verification).
- Fill the application form (personal, academic, subject & preferred exam cities).
- Upload documents (photo, signature, category/PwD certificate if applicable).
- Pay the fee online, submit the form, and download the confirmation page.
Important Instructions
- Only one application per candidate is permitted.
- Use your own email address and mobile number in the form.
- Follow all instructions given in the Information Bulletin strictly.