The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or secure Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities. GovernmentNaukari.com provides all latest updates, eligibility details, syllabus, and online application information for UGC NET December 2025.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 7 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Application End Date | 7 November 2025 |
| Exam Date | 31 December 2025 - 7 January 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria - GovernmentNaukari
- Master’s degree or equivalent with minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).
- Final year students are also eligible.
- Age: No upper age limit for Assistant Professor. For JRF, age ≤ 30 years (relaxation applicable).
- Applicants must have a valid government recognized degree.
Application Fee - GovernmentNaukari
- General/EWS/OBC: ₹1150
- SC/ST/PwD: ₹325
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card
How to Apply - GovernmentNaukari
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Register with email and mobile number.
- Fill the application form with personal and academic details.
- Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
Syllabus Overview - GovernmentNaukari
- Paper I: General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude - 50 questions, 100 marks
- Paper II: Subject-specific paper - 100 questions, 200 marks
- Both papers are to be completed in 3 hours.
- Subjects include Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce, Sciences, Management, and more as per official notification.