December 29, 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET 2025 December session admit card on the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in for candidates appearing in the computer-based examinations scheduled from 31 December 2025 to 07 January 2026. This crucial document is mandatory for entry into the exam halls and contains details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, exam centre, and reporting timings. The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is conducted to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) across Indian universities and colleges. Exams will be held across multiple subjects in two shifts per day, and candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID on exam days.
UGC NET admit cards: Release Phases and Exam Timeline
The NTA began releasing the UGC NET December 2025 admit cards in phases, beginning with the admit cards for candidates whose exams start on 31 December 2025. Admit cards for the remaining dates within the 31 Dec 2025 – 07 Jan 2026 exam window will be released as per the schedule, typically a few days before each exam date. This phased release ensures that candidates receive their hall tickets in time to plan logistics and prepare for their specific exam dates. The official portal also provides city intimation slips, which inform candidates about the location of their examination city in advance.
How to Download the UGC NET Admit Card 2025?
Candidates who have registered for the UGC NET December 2025 session must follow these steps to download their admit card:
- Visit the official UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Navigate to the “Admit Card” or “Latest News & Events” section where the UGC NET Dec 2025 Admit Card link is displayed.
- Click the admit card link and provide the Application Number and Date of Birth to log in.
- Download the admit card PDF and save or print copies for the exam day.
These steps help candidates access their UGC NET hall tickets conveniently ahead of their respective exam dates.
Details Contained in the UGC NET Admit Card 2025
The UGC NET admit card 2025 includes critical information that candidates must verify carefully, such as:
- Candidate’s name, application number, and roll number
- Exam date, reporting time, and shift details
- Exam centre address and city
- Subject and subject code
- Important exam day instructions
Candidates are advised to check all the information on the admit card thoroughly and contact the NTA helpdesk immediately in case of any discrepancies.
Exam Schedule and Next Steps for Candidates
The UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple days and subjects, with no negative marking. The official exam schedule PDF was released earlier, detailing subject-wise dates and shifts. Following the admit card issuance, candidates should finalize their travel plans, review the exam pattern, and ensure they carry all necessary documents to the exam centre. After the exams conclude, NTA is expected to release the provisional answer key and subsequently the UGC NET result, which will determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and JRF based on candidate performance.
