NTA UGC NET December 2025 notification is out for determining eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admission across Indian universities. The exam will be conducted in CBT mode for 85 subjects. Online applications are open from 07 October 2025 to 07 November 2025. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with minimum 55% marks. Read full details below and apply online at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.

Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PWD/Third Gender). The exam determines eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admission. Final year students can also apply. Age limit applies only for JRF. No age bar for Assistant Professor. Read full notification for subject-wise eligibility and relaxation rules.

The UGC NET December 2025 selection process is based entirely on a Computer Based Test (CBT) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). There is no interview or physical test. Candidates are shortlisted for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor eligibility based on their performance in both papers. The final merit list is prepared using aggregate marks. Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks to be considered eligible.

The UGC NET Exam Pattern consists of two papers conducted in a single session. Both papers are objective type with no negative marking. Paper I tests general teaching and research aptitude, while Paper II is subject-specific. The total duration is 3 hours. Candidates must attempt both papers to qualify. The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode only.

The UGC NET December 2025 exam will be conducted for a total of 85 subjects. Candidates must select one subject for Paper II based on their post-graduation specialization. Subjects include Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Computer Science, Environmental Science and more. The complete list of subjects and their respective subject codes is available in the official notification.

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Candidates can apply for UGC NET December 2025 only through the online mode at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Ensure all details are filled correctly, as no changes will be allowed after final submission. Use a valid email ID and mobile number for registration. Aadhaar verification is recommended for faster processing. Read the Information Bulletin carefully before applying.

Q. What is the last date to apply for UGC NET December 2025?

07 November 2025 is the last date to submit the online application form.

Q. What is the age limit for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)?

Maximum age limit for JRF is 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Q. Can final year students apply for UGC NET?

Yes, candidates appearing in the final year of their Master’s degree are eligible to apply.

Q. Is there any negative marking in UGC NET exam?

No, there is no negative marking in UGC NET Paper I or Paper II.

Q. How many papers are there in UGC NET?

UGC NET consists of two papers – Paper I (General Aptitude) and Paper II (Subject-specific).