UGC NET December 2025 notification released, check details here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for UGC NET December 2025 on October 7, 2025. Candidates aspiring to appear for the examination can now submit their applications online through the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The test will be conducted for 85 subjects in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

According to the official schedule, the last date to submit applications is November 7, 2025, up to 11:50 PM. The same deadline applies for the online payment of application fees. 

The correction window will remain open from November 10 to 12, 2025, up to 11:50 PM. Details regarding the examination date, admit card release, and exam city intimation slips will be shared by NTA at a later date.

NTA has clarified that candidates must apply for UGC NET December 2025 exclusively through the online mode on its official website. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted. 

Each candidate is allowed to submit only one application form, and failure to follow the instructions in the Information Bulletin will lead to disqualification. Applicants should ensure that their e-mail address and mobile number are valid and accessible, as all communications will be sent through these channels.

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2025

• Candidates need to visit the official website 
• Click on the registration link for UGC NET December 2025 
• After registering with their credentials, applicants can fill in the application form
• Upload required documents, and complete the payment process

It is advised to review the form carefully before submission, download the confirmation page, and keep a printout for future reference.

Application Fee

The application fee is Rs 1,150 for General category candidates, Rs 600 for General-EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates, and Rs 325 for SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third Gender candidates. The payment can be made via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.

UGC-NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship, appointment as Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes in Indian universities and colleges.

For any difficulties during the application process, candidates can contact 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or e-mail [email protected]. Further details are available on the official NTA UGC NET website.