The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam schedule for the University Grants Commission (UGC)-NET December 2025. As per the notification, the exam will be conducted from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. Candidates can submit their forms on the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in till November 7, 2025.
The application correction window will open from November 10 to 12, 2025.
UGC-NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for (i) award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor (ii) Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D. and (iii) Admission to Ph.D. only in Indian universities and colleges. More details in the notification below:
Here’s the detailed notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | Rs 1150 |
| Gen-EWS*/ OBC-NCL** | Rs 600 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribes (ST) / Person with Disability (PwD) / Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)/ Third Gender | Rs 325 |
Steps to apply for UGC NET December 2025
Visit the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in
On the homepage, click on the UGC NET Dec 2025 link
Register yourself and proceed with the application process
Fill the form, pay the fee, and submit the form
Take a printout for future reference
Direct link to apply for UGC NET Dec 2025.
For more details, candidates are advised to visit the official website here.
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