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:
| Dates |
Subjects (with code) |
| January 3, 2025 |
Public Administration (014)
Education (009)
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| January 6, 2025 |
Computer Science and Applications (087)
Persian (042)
Russian (041)
Bengali (019)
Chinese (032)
Rajasthani (043)
Arab Culture and Islamic Studies (049)
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| January 7, 2025 |
Commerce (008) |
| January 8, 2025 |
Hindi (020)
Manipuri (035)
Kannada (021)
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| January 9, 2025 |
Punjabi (024)
Tamil (026)
Geography (080)
Marathi (038)
Oriya (023)
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| January 10, 2025 |
History (006)
Pali (083)
Prakrit (091)
Bodo (094)
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| January 16, 2025 |
Sociology (005)
German (044)
Sindhi (101)
French (French Version) (039)
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| January 21, 2025 |
Indian Knowledge System (103)
Malayalam (022)
Urdu (028)
Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Managementt (055)
Criminology (068)
Tribal and Regional Language/Literature (070)
Folk Literature (071)
Konkani (085)
Environmental Sciences (089)
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UGC NET Exam 2024 Shift 2 Dates
UGC NET exam shift 2 was held from 3 PM to 6 PM. Check complete schedule below:
| Dates |
Subjects (with code) |
| January 3, 2025 |
Economics / Rural Economics /Cooperation / Demography /
Development Planning/Development
Studies / Econometrics/ Applied
Economics / Development
Economics / Business Economics (001)
Museology & Conservation (066)
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| January 6, 2025 |
Political Science (002)
Comparative Literature (072)
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| January 7, 2025 |
English (030)
Yoga (100)
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| January 8, 2025 |
Assamese (036)
Santali (095)
Social Work (010)
Home Science (012)
Music (016)
Adult Education/ Continuing
Education/ Andragogy/ Non-Formal
Education (046)
Indian Culture (050)
Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace
Studies (060)
Archaeology (067)
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| January 9, 2025 |
Maithili (018)
Arabic (029)
Gujarati (037)
Management (including Business
Admn. Mgt./Marketing / Marketing
Mgt. / Industrial Relations and
Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. /
Financial Mgt. /Co-operative
Management) (017)
Telugu (027)
Physical Education (047)
Sanskrit traditional subjects
(including Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/
Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/
Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya
Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla
Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/
Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa
/Agama) (073)
Ayurveda Biology (105)
Disaster Management (104)
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| January 10, 2025 |
Defence and Strategic Studies (011)
Population Studies (015)
Linguistics (031)
Psychology (004)
Anthropology (007)
Visual Art (including Drawing &
Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied
Art/History of Art) (079)
Social Medicine & Community Health (081)
Forensic Science (082)
Tourism Administration and Management (093)
|
| January 16, 2025 |
Library and Information Science (059)
Politics including International
Relations/International Studies including
Defence / Strategic Studies, West Asian
Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, African
Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies,
American Studies (090)
Human Rights and Duties (092)
Hindu Studies (102)
Dogri (033)
Spanish (040)
Comparative Study of Religions (062)
Philosophy (003)
Kashmiri (084)
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| January 27, 2025 |
Sanskrit (025)
Mass Communication and Journalism (063)
Japanese (045)
Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre (065)
Electronic Science (088)
Women Studies (074)
Law (058)
Nepali (034)
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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.
UGC NET Application Fees 2025
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.
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Category
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Fees
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General
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Rs. 1150
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General-EWS/OBC-NCL
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Rs. 600
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PWD
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Rs. 325
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SC/ST
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Rs. 325
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Transgender
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Rs. 325
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UGC NET 2025: General regulations for appointment of teachers
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.
UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025
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.
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Category
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Age Relaxation (in years)
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SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Transgender
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5
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Females of all categories
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5
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Candidates having research experience
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Limited to the period spent on research
(Maximum of 5 years)
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Candidates holding LLM degree
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3
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Candidates in armed forces
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5
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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.
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Category
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Essential Qualifications
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PG (streams)
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Candidates should have completed their postgraduation in relevant streams from an UGC recognised college/university.
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Master's Degree
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Candidates from General Category must have an aggregate 55% and SC, ST, OBC must have 50% aggregate.
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PG result awaited
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Candidates appearing in or awaiting for Result of the PG Degree must complete their degree within 2 years from date of NET examination and submit their Result with the required percentage or they will be considered disqualified.
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PhD Holders
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PhD holders whose masters degree was completed on September 19, 1991 are eligible for 5% relaxation in aggregate marks.
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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.
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Category
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Reservation of seats in %
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General- EWS
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10
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OBC/NCL
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27
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SC
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15
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ST
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7.5
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Person with disability
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4
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UGC NET Syllabus 2025
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
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Unit
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Subject Name
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1
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Teaching Aptitude
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2
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Research Aptitude
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3
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Comprehension
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4
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Communication
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5
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Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude
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6
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Logical Reasoning
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7
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Data Interpretation
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8
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Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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9
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People, Development and Environment
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10
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Higher Education System
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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.
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
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.
UGC NET Answer Key 2025
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
UGC NET Result 2025
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.
