The University Grant Commission has released the notification and Information Bulletin for the National Eligibility Test December 2025. All the Eligible and Interested Candidates can apply for the examination of National Eligibility Test December 2025. The Candidates who want to apply for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship can.
The UGC NET Test will be conducted by the National Testing Agency known as NTA. NTA is an Independent, Autonomous and self sustained body, established by the Govt of India. Under The Societies Registration Act 1860. The NTA has been established to conduct the transparent, efficient examination on the international standard in India.
The UGC University Grant Commission is a Statutory body of Govt of India, the Ministry of Education. University Grant Commission has been established under the University Grant Commission Act 1956 (3 of 1956).
All the Interested Candidates are suggested to read the Information Bulletin and Notification Issued by the University Grant Commission for UGC NET December 2025 Examination.
Summary of UGC NET DECEMBER 2025
| Candidates can see all the relevant information of UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 examination. All the basic information has been given in the table below. | |||
| Name of Examination | UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 | ||
| Department of Examination | UGC – University Grant Commission | ||
| Exam Conducting Department | NTA – National Testing Agency | ||
| UGC NET Exam | Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship | ||
Mode of Examination UGC NET DECEMBER 2025
The Mode of Examination of UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 is a Computer Based Test that is known as CBT. The Candidates will have to conduct two papers. The First paper is common for all candidates who appear for the UGC NET exam. The Second Paper is related to the selected subject of the candidate. The Second Paper syllabus is from the subject of post graduation, in which the candidate appeared.
Both the Papers will be conducted on the computer. The Candidate first will have to conduct first common paper and then second as per subject. The Paper will be conducted without any break between the both exams.
The Candidate can re-attempt the particular question, if he/she wants to remark. After the completion of the decided time duration of the exam, the candidate will not be able to attempt the question. The Computer System will be disabled to attempt the question.
| Mode of Examination | CBT – Computer Based Test | ||
| Number of Paper | Common Paper. Subject Based Paper. | ||
| Type of Questions | Objective Type Questions. |
Pattern of Examination UGC NET DECEMBER 2025
The UGC NET Exam will consist of two papers. Both the papers will be objective type and multiple-choice answer. The Candidate will have to choose the right answer or multiple choice answer as per the nature of the question.
The First Paper is common for all the candidates which consist of 50 questions. Each question equals two marks. The total marks of the first paper is 100. The second paper consists of 100 questions. Each question equals two marks. The total marks of the second paper is 200.
The Candidate will be given 180 Minutes (3 Hours) to conduct the both examinations.
| Number of Examination | Two Papers | ||
| Number of Questions | 1. First Paper – 50 Questions. 2. Second Paper – 100 Questions. | ||
| Total Marks | Two Marks of Each Question. | ||
| Duration of Examination | 3 Hours. | ||
| Medium of Paper | English and Selective Language. | ||
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking. |
Syllabus of UGC NET DECEMBER 2025
Syllabus for the UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 is given here. The First paper syllabus is designed for the testing of general ability of candidates with reasoning ability, reading comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness. The Second Paper syllabus is different for the candidates according to a particular subject of post graduation.
The Candidates can check the syllabus of the second paper according to their subject to click on this link Second Paper Syllabus Subject wise.
| Paper | Pattern | ||
| First Paper | 1. Reasoning Ability. 2. Reading Comprehension. 3. Divergent thinking. 4. General Awareness. | ||
| Second Paper | Objective Types, Subject Based. |
Education Eligibility Criteria of UGC NET Exam
| Exam for | Education | ||
| Assistant Professor JRF – Junior Research Fellowship. | 1. Post Graduation with relevant Subjects. 2. Post Graduation minimum with 55% marks for General Category Candidate. | ||
| The Final Year Candidates also can apply for the exam. Note:- Relaxation in percentage criteria applicable for reserve category candidates. | |||
Age Limit for UGC NET Exam
| Exam for | Age | ||
| Assistant Professor JRF – Junior Research Fellowship | 1. No Age Limit to appear for Assistant Professor or admission in Ph.D. 2. 30 Years for JRF – Junior Research Fellowship. | ||
| Note:– Age Relaxation as per the UGC Norms for reserve category candidates. | |||
Application fee for UGC NET DECEMBER 2025
Application fee for UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 is different according to the Social Category. The Candidate who belongs to the reserved category is eligible for the relaxation in fee.
| Social Categories | Amount |
| General / Unreserved Category | Rs. 1150/- |
| EWS / OBC Non Creamy Layer | Rs. 600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | Rs. 325/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online. |
Last Date of UGC NET DECEMBER 2025
The Important dates related to UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 Exam are given in the table below. Start date to apply online, Last Date to apply online, Last Date to deposit application fee all are here.
| Start Date to apply | 07 October 2025 |
| Last Date to apply | 07 November 2025 (11:50 P.M) |
| Correction in Application form | 10 to 12 November 2025 (11:50 P.M) |
| Admit Card Date | Inform Later |
| Exam Date (Tentatively) | Inform Later |
| Result Date | Inform Later |
APPLY ONLINE LINK
Candidates can apply online from the link given below in the table. Candidates are suggested to read the notification carefully before applying. The Official Notification and Information Bulletin of UGC NET DECEMBER 2025, can open and download from the link given below.
| Apply Online Link | |
| Public Notice | |
| Complete Information Bulletin | |
| Official Website UGC | |
| Syllabus for UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 |
Required Documents for UGC NET Exam
Candidates are suggested to hold the documents to check required details for online application. All the imported documents are listed below to apply for the UGC NET December Examination.
- Passport Size Photograph.
- Scanned Signature Image.
- Educational Documents.
- Aadhar Card.
- Cast / Reservation Certificate.
- Disability Certification.
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2025.
- First Step – Click on Apply Online Link and do Registration.
- Second Step – Fill the Application Form.
- Third Step – Attached the required Documents.
- Forth Step – Pay the Examination Fee.
- Fifth Step – Submit the Application Form.
- Sixth Step – Print the application form and keep a copy for the future Reference.
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FAQ – UGC NET DECEMBER 2025
Q1. How Many times has the UGC NET Exam conducted in a year?
It is conducted twice in a year.
Q2. What is the mode of UGC NET Exam?
Computer Based Test.
Q3. How many papers have to be conducted in the UGC NET Exam?
Two Papers.
Q4. What is the education eligibility of the UGC NET Exam?
Post Graduation in relevant subjects or equivalent to it.
Q5. What is the application fee for the UGC NET Exam?
Application fee for General and Unreserved Category Candidate is Rs. 1150/-, Rs. 600/- for EWS / OBC category and Rs. 325/- for SC /ST/ PwD / Third Gender Category.
Q6. What is the Last Date to Apply for the UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 exam?
The last date to apply for the UGC NET DECEMBER 2025 is 07th November, 2025.
Q7. Is there any Negative Marking Scheme in UGC NET Exam?
No, there is no negative marking in UGC Net Exam.
