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UGC NET Exam 2025: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Pattern, Syllabus

UGC NET Exam 2025: The National Testing Agency conducts UGC NET exam twice in one year. The next session for UGC NET will be conducted in June 2025.

UGC NET Exam 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam to determine the eligibility of students who are interested in applying for Assistant Professor post or Junior Research Fellowship in various subjects. Candidates who are interested in applying have to fulfill the UGC NET eligibility criteria for the same. 

Latest Updates:

  • NTA will soon release examination schedule and information bulletin for UGC NET June 2025 exam. 

To apply for the exam, candidates have to fill in the UGC NET application form. Only those candidates who will successfully fill the application form will be eligible to get their UGC NET admit card. Candidates appearing for UGC NET December exam are advised to check the syllabus and exam pattern. 

UGC NET syllabus is released separately for each subject. Candidates can download the official syllabus PDF for their respective subjects by visiting the official website. The UGC NET exam aims to identify the qualifications of applicants for the positions of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) at various Indian institutions and colleges. According to the latest decision by the UGC, the NET exam can now be used to get admission into Ph.D programs as well. This was decided in the 578th UGC meeting held on March 13, 2024.

UGC NET Exam Date 2025

The National Testing Agency will release examination schedule for UGC NET exam June 2025 session soon. Once released, candidates will be able to register for the exam online at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The examination schedule will be updated below soon.

Events Dates
UGC NET Registration 2025 Open To be announced
UGC NET Registration 2025 Ends To be announced
UGC NET Exam Admit Card 2025 Three days before the scheduled exam date
UGC NET Exam Date 2025 June 2025
UGC NET Result 2025 To be announced

UGC NET Subject Wise Schedule 2025

NTA releases the subject wise exam schedule for UGC NET exam for each session. The examination is usually conducted over multiple days, and in two shifts. Once the UGC NET June 2025 dates are announced, the same will be updated below. Meanwhile, candidates can check the shift wise exam schedule for UGC NET December 2024 session below.

UGC NET Exam 2024 Shift 1 Dates

Shift 1 for UGC NET exam was held from 9 AM to 12 PM. Check schedule below:

UGC NET Exam 2024 Shift 2 Dates

UGC NET exam shift 2 was held from 3 PM to 6 PM. Check complete schedule below: 

Candidates interested in applying for UGC NET exam have to fill the application form online, once released. Further, candidates must know that the application fees vaires for different categories. Once the candidate successfully submits the application form, then he or she will be eligible to get the UGC NET admit card. 

Candidates can fill the application form by following steps given below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Step 2: Click on the link for UGC NET December registration 

Step 3: Now, register online by entering all the information required

Step 4: Once registered, candidates will be able to login to the application portal using the credentials generated

Step 5: Fill the application form by entering all the details

Step 6: Upload scanned copies of signature and passport-size photo. JPEG format should be used for both images

Step 7: Now, pay the application fee for UGC NET online

Step 8: Submit and save the form

Step 9: Download the form and keep the hard copy for future use. 

Candidates should know that the UGC NET application fee differs for candidates belonging to different categories. Aspirants can pay the application fees through Paytm payment gateway/debit card/credit card/net banking/UPI and BI/HDFC/Syndicate/ICICI card. 

As per the latest regulations, if the candidate’s subject at the undergraduate or postgraduate level is different from their PhD subject, they will be considered eligible for appointment as a teacher in the subject in which they obtained the PhD. 

Moreover, if a candidate appeared for NET or SET exams in subjects different from their undergraduate level subjects, they will be eligible for appointment as a teacher in the subject they qualified in these exams. 

One of the most important factors that play an essential role for candidates in appearing for the UGC NET is the UGC NET eligibility criteria. In order to apply for the UGC NET exam, candidates should have an idea about the eligibility criteria for the teaching exam. 

The eligibility criteria for the Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship of the UGC NET exam are standardised by the University Grant Commission. If the candidate fulfils the eligibility criteria, then he or she is eligible to apply for the examination.

The NTA also releases the eligibility criteria, which are based on the following factors:

  • Age Limit and Relaxation
  • Education Qualification 
  • Reservation 

UGC NET Age Limit & Relaxation

Candidates who are interested in appearing for the UGC NET JRF should meet the age limit in order to appear for the exam. A candidate's age should not be more than 30 years on the first day of the month in which the UGC NET 2024 exam comes to an end. 

On the other hand, the age limit for the candidates who are interested in appearing for the UGC NET Assistant Professor exam should know that there is no age limit to apply for the post. 

The NTA provides a specific age relaxation to students who belong to certain categories, as per the rules issued by the Government of India. 

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Educational Qualifications

Education qualification comes as the second factor in the eligibility criteria. Given below is the table that will help the candidate have a better understanding of the UGC NET educational qualifications as the requirement to appear for the exam. 

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025: Reservation Policy

The Government of India issues the rule of reservation policy applicable to the UGC NET exam. Further, the seats in the central universities and institutes which are deemed to be universities are reserved accordingly. 

The UGC NET syllabus is released on the official website soon before the exam session begins. The syllabus plays an essential role for all the candidates who are appearing for the examination. Meanwhile, candidates can take a look at UGC NET syllabus, which consists of two papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2 and the syllabus for both papers is different. Aspirants can take a look at the following syllabus down below: 

UGC NET Syllabus for Paper 1

UGC NET Syllabus for Paper 2

While paper 1 is required of all students,  paper 2 candidates have to appear for the exam for the subjects which they have chosen. The UGC NET test Paper 2 has 82 subjects in total. 

The UGC NET exam is a computer-based exam and consists of paper 1 and paper 2. The total number of questions is 150. While paper 1 consists of 50 questions, paper 2 consists of 100 questions. The questions are in MCQ form, and each question is of 2 marks. Students should note that there is no negative marking in the exam. 

While paper 1 is of one hour, paper 2 is of two hours. The UGC NET paper 1 is 100 marks, whereas paper 2 is 200 marks. 

UGC NET Paper 1 Exam Pattern 

As per the NTA, paper 1 of the UGC NET is generic in nature, intending to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate. Paper 1 aims to assess the teaching/research aptitude of the candidate and consists of topics including reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness. 

UGC NET Paper 2 Exam pattern 

According to the NTA, the UGC NET paper 2 is based on the subject selected by the candidate. All the students must appear on paper 2 of the UGC NET. Candidates are only required to appear in the subject of their Post-Graduation only.   

The National Testing Agency will release UGC NET answer key for all subjects soon after the exam is concluded. The initial answer key is provisional in nature. In case candidates are not satisfied with the answer key, they will be allowed to raise objections online. The challenge window for UGC NET answer key will be open on the official website - ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Meanwhile, UGC NET final answer key is released along with the result. Here are the easy steps to download the answer key from the official NTA website:

Step 1: Log on to ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Step 2: Click on the answer key notification displayed on the page

Step 3: Enter your login credentials

Step 4: Click on the answer key link for the exam you appeared for

Step 5: Download the answer key

The NTA announces UGC NET result soon after the objection window for the answer key is closed. The result is prepared on the basis of the final answer key. As per the past years' trends, the result for UGC NET exam is announced within a few weeks after the examination is concluded.

Candidates will be able to download their results in the form of a scorecard. Candidates who do not qualify in UGC NET exam can appear for it again in the next session.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is UGC NET 2025 exam date?

The National Testing Agency conducts UGC NET exam twice in one year. The upcoming exam session for UGC NET will be held in June 2025. NTA will soon release schedule and details for UGC NET June 2025 exam at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. 

When will UGC NET June 2025 registration start?

The application form for UGC NET June 2025 session is yet to be released. Once released, candidates will be able to register for the examination at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. 

Who conducts the UGC NET examination?

The UGC NET exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency twice every year. 

Where can candidates check the UGC NET result 2025?

Candidates will be able to check the UGC NET result 2025 on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in, once announced. 

How many questions does the UGC NET paper 1 consist of ?

UGC NET paper 1 consists of 50 questions in total and each question is of 2 marks which makes the total as 100 marks. 

How many steps does UGC NET application form have?

The UGC NET application form consists of 3 steps including filling the form, uploading the document and paying the fees. 

Till when can I raise objections against UGC NET answer key?

Candidates can challenge the UGC NET answer key till 2 to 3 days after the release. NTA will release the dates of the answer key objection window along with the provisional UGC NET answer key. 

How much is the passing score for UGC NET Exam?

Candidates belonging from general category must score at least 40% in their UGC NET exam to pass. Candidates from reserved categories must have a minimum score of 35%.

How many seats are reserved for ST category in UGC NET?

UGC NET has reserved 7.5% of seats for candidates belonging to ST category.

How many seats are reserved for EWS quota in UGC NET?

Candidates belonging from the EWS category have reservation of 10% in UGC NET.

What is the validity of UGC NET scorecard 2025?

The UGC NET scorecard/certificate is valid for three years from the date of issuance. 

What happens after the UGC NET result is announced?

After the announcement of UGC NET results, the qualifying candidates will receive a certificate of eligibility.

What if I lose my UGC NET eligibility certificate?

In case a candidate loses their UGC NET certificate, the NTA will provide a duplicate copy of the certificate.

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