The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the exam dates for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 session on its official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in, providing the much-needed clarity for aspirants preparing for the national-level eligibility test. The UGC NET December 2025 Exam is scheduled from December 31, 2025, to January 07, 2026. The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres in the country, covering 85 subjects.
UGC NET is a prestigious national-level exam conducted by the NTA on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor positions and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. With the December 2025 session approaching, candidates have already begun their final round of preparation to secure a good score.
UGC NET 2025 Registration and Exam Schedule
As per the NTA notification, UGC NET December 2025 registration opened on October 2, 2025, and will close on October 31, 2025. Interested candidates were required to complete the form submission and fee payment through the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The correction window opened briefly after the registration deadline to allow candidates to rectify any errors in their application form.
The examination will be held in multiple shifts over several days to accommodate the large number of test-takers. The test pattern will remain the same, comprising two papers: Paper 1, assessing general teaching and research aptitude, and Paper 2, focusing on the subject selected by the candidate. Both papers will be conducted consecutively in a three-hour session without breaks.
| Aspect | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Papers | 2 (Paper 1 & Paper 2) |
| Paper 1 | General teaching and research aptitude |
| Paper 2 | Subject-specific knowledge |
| Exam Duration | Total 3 hours, consecutive papers without break |
| Exam Schedule | Multiple shifts over several days |
With this exam structure, candidates can plan their preparation effectively and manage their time well during the multiple shifts of the UGC NET examination.
UGC NET 2025 Admit Card and Preparation Tips
The NTA will release advance city intimation slips before the exam, followed by the admit cards approximately one week prior to the scheduled test dates. Candidates are advised to download their UGC NET admit cards promptly and verify the details mentioned.
To stay ahead, candidates should revise subject-specific topics thoroughly, solve previous years’ question papers, and take online mock tests to simulate the actual exam environment.
With the registration now open and exam dates finalised, the UGC NET December 2025 session has entered its crucial stage, urging candidates to make the most of their remaining preparation time.
