The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the registration process for the UGC NET December 2025 session. Interested candidates can apply online at the official portal — ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The last date to submit the application form is November 7, 2025, while corrections in online application particulars can be made from November 10 to 12, 2025.
Steps to Apply for UGC NET December 2025
Candidates must follow these steps to complete the registration:
- Visit the official websites — ugcnet.nta.ac.in or nta.ac.in
- Click on the “UGC NET 2025 December Application Form” link
- Register by providing basic personal details
- Fill in the application form and upload the required documents
- Pay the prescribed application fee
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference
UGC NET December 2025 Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- General/Unreserved/General-EWS: Minimum 55% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent
- SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: Minimum 50% marks in Master’s Degree or equivalent
- Candidates must have a degree from a university recognized by the UGC
Exam Dates
The UGC NET December 2025 exam dates will be announced later by NTA. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for updates.
Age Limit and Relaxation
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Maximum 30 years
- Assistant Professor & Admission to PhD: No upper age limit
Documents Required
Candidates must prepare the following documents in JPG/JPEG format:
- Board/University certificate with candidate’s and parents’ names and date of birth
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
- Master’s degree certificate or last semester marksheet
- Permanent and correspondence address with PIN code
- Four preferred exam cities
- UGC-NET subject code and post-graduation subject code
- Category, EWS, or PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Valid email ID and mobile number
