UGC NET December 2025 examination is scheduled to begin on 31 December 2025, and the National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the UGC NET Admit Card 2025 shortly. Candidates appearing for the examination are advised to regularly check official notifications, as the admit card will be mandatory for entry to the examination centre. The UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2025 was released earlier on 20 December 2025, indicating that the admit card release is likely to follow soon.
UGC NET Admit Card 2025 Release Update
The UGC NET Admit Card 2025 will be issued for candidates appearing in the December 2025 session, which will be conducted between 31 December 2025 and 07 January 2026. The admit card will contain essential information such as the exam centre address, reporting time, exam shift, and important exam day instructions. Candidates must note that entry to the examination hall will not be permitted without a valid admit card and a government-issued photo identity proof.
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule
The UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for eighty-five subjects across multiple examination centres in the country. The exam will be held on selected dates in single and multiple shifts, depending on the schedule. Below is an overview of the confirmed exam dates and shifts.
- Exam dates: 31 December 2025, 02 January 2026, 03 January 2026, 05 January 2026, 06 January 2026, 07 January 2026
- Exam shifts:
- Morning shift: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Afternoon shift: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
On 31 December 2025, the examination will be conducted in only one shift, from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM. No second shift will be held on that day.
Steps to Download UGC NET Admit Card 2025
Once released, candidates can follow the steps below to download the UGC NET Admit Card 2025. The admit card should be downloaded well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- Visit the official UGC NET examination portal.
- Click on the option related to UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card.
- Enter the application number, password, and security pin.
- Submit the details to view the admit card.
- Download and print the admit card for exam day use.
Candidates are advised to verify all details mentioned on the admit card immediately after downloading.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates facing issues related to the city intimation slip or admit card download should contact the National Testing Agency through the official communication channels mentioned in the exam notifications. Any discrepancy in personal or exam details must be reported before the examination date. The UGC NET examination determines eligibility for the posts of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges and is conducted twice every year.
