NTA UGC NET December 2025 Online Form
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for UGC NET December 2025 Examination. The exam determines the eligibility for Assistant Professor and the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website — ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
| Exam Name |
NTA UGC NET December 2025 |
| Conducting Authority |
National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Purpose of Exam |
Eligibility for Assistant Professor & Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) |
| Session |
December 2025 |
| Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Official Website |
https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
📅💰 Important Dates & Application Fee
| Important Dates |
Application Fee |
| Application Start Date: 07 October 2025 |
General / UR: ₹1150/- |
| Last Date to Apply Online: 07 November 2025 |
EWS / OBC (NCL): ₹600/- |
| Last Date for Fee Payment: 07 November 2025 |
SC / ST / PH / Third Gender: ₹325/- |
| Correction Window: 10-12 November 2025 |
Payment Mode: Online (UPI / Debit / Credit Card / Net Banking) |
| Admit Card Available: December 2025 |
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| Exam Date: December 2025 |
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| Result Declaration: January 2026 |
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📘 Eligibility Criteria
| Parameter |
Details |
| Educational Qualification |
Master’s Degree or equivalent with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PH). |
| Appearing Candidates |
Final year Master’s students are also eligible. |
| Age Limit (JRF) |
Maximum 30 Years (Relaxation as per rules). |
| Assistant Professor |
No upper age limit. |
🧾 Exam Pattern
| Paper |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper I |
Teaching & Research Aptitude (General) |
50 |
100 |
3 Hours |
| Paper II |
Subject Specific |
100 |
200 |
3 Hours |
| Total |
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150 Questions |
300 Marks |
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Both papers are held in a single session (CBT) of 3 hours duration.
📎 Important Links
✅ How to Apply
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Click on “Apply for UGC NET December 2025.”
- Register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, academic, and exam details carefully.
- Upload the required scanned documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference.
❓ FAQ – NTA UGC NET December 2025
| Question |
Answer |
| What is UGC NET? |
A national exam to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor & JRF. |
| Who conducts UGC NET? |
National Testing Agency (NTA). |
| What is the exam mode? |
Online Computer-Based Test (CBT). |
| What is the age limit for JRF? |
Up to 30 years (Relaxation as per rules). |
| Can I apply for both JRF & Assistant Professor? |
Yes, eligible candidates can apply for both. |
