Good news for aspiring candidates! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the dates for the UGC NET December 2025 examination. If you’re planning to appear for this important exam, you can now check the detailed notice on the NTA’s official website at nta.ac.in.
The UGC NET December 2025 examination is scheduled to take place from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. The exam will be conducted across the country in a computer-based test (CBT) format. Each paper will consist of objective-type, multiple-choice questions, with no break between the two papers. The total duration for the exam is 3 hours, and it will cover 150 questions worth 300 marks.
The application process is currently underway. Make sure to submit your application by the deadline, November 7, 2025. The deadline for paying the application fee is also November 7, 2025. For any necessary corrections to your application, a correction window will be open from November 10 to November 12, 2025.
How to Apply for UGC NET December 2025:
Follow these simple steps to complete your online application:
- Visit the official UGC NET website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the notice regarding the UGC NET December Exam 2025 dates on the homepage.
- The exam dates will be displayed on a new page.
- Download the notice for your reference and keep a hard copy for future use.
The application fee structure is as follows: ₹1150/- for the General/Unreserved category, ₹600/- for the General-EWS/OBC-NCL category, and ₹325/- for SC/ST/PwD and third gender categories. Payments can be made online.
If you encounter any difficulties during the application process or have further questions regarding the UGC NET December 2025, you can contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 or 011-69227700, or reach out via email at ugcnet@nta.ac.in. For more detailed information, please refer to the official UGC NET website.