UGC NET December 2025: Expected Notification & Registration Dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to release the UGC NET December 2025 notification soon, expected in September 2025. Alongside the notification, the portal for the application process will also go live on the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET exam is conducted biannually—once in June and once in December—primarily for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) eligibility and Assistant Professor positions. The December 2025 exams are expected to be held in January 2026, following the standard pattern.

UGC NET December 2025: Tentative Dates & Process Overview

The following timeline outlines the expected flow for candidates planning to appear in the December session:

UGC NET Exam: Key Details and Eligibility

• The exam will be conducted online (CBT mode) in two shifts: 9 AM–12 PM and 3 PM–6 PM.
• It comprises Paper 1 (General Aptitude, 50 MCQs, 100 marks) and Paper 2 (Subject-specific, 100 MCQs, 200 marks). No negative marking applies.
• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree with a minimum 55% aggregate for the General category and 50% for the reserved categories. For JRF, the maximum age limit is 30 years, with relaxations for reserved categories.

Application Process: What Candidates Should Expect?

Once the notification is released, here are the expected steps:

1. Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in
2. Click on “UGC NET December 2025 registration”
3. Fill basic details to register and obtain login credentials
4. Complete the application form with personal and academic details
5. Upload photograph and signature (as per specifications)
6. Pay the application fee online (General: ₹1,150; OBC/EWS: ₹600; SC/ST/PwD: ₹325)
7. Use the post-submission correction window, if required, to make permissible updates
8. Download and retain the confirmation page for future reference