The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET 2025 December date sheet for the upcoming national-level eligibility test conducted for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts. The subject-wise schedule was published on December 17, 2025, detailing exam dates, shifts, and subject codes for the December session. The UGC NET December 2025 examination will be held from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across various cities nationwide. The updated date sheet helps candidates plan their preparation strategy and final revision for the national eligibility test. The subject-wise schedule outlines specific dates and time slots, enabling aspirants to identify their exam day well in advance.
UGC NET 2025 December Exam Schedule Details
NTA has released a detailed timetable listing all subjects and their corresponding exam dates and shifts. The UGC NET December session will be conducted over multiple days to cover 85 subjects, with two shifts per day to accommodate all test papers. Aspirants are advised to familiarise themselves with the schedule and ensure they appear on their allocated date and shift.
Exam days are organised to ensure structured testing across the extensive list of subjects registered by candidates for the December session.
How Candidates Should Prepare With the Date Sheet?
With the date sheet now available, candidates should map their subject-wise exam dates against their preparation schedule. Early planning ensures that revision, mock tests, and final practice sessions are aligned with each exam date and shift timing. Aspirants must pay close attention to the reporting time and test centre guidelines once the admit card is released. NTA will release city intimation slips approximately 10 days before the first exam date to notify candidates of their allocated exam centre cities. Following this, the UGC NET admit card 2025 is expected to be issued a few days later, allowing candidates to download it using their application number and date of birth.
