UGC NET exam schedule for December 2025 has been revealed. best Check dates, the official NTA notice is issued here.
UGC NET exam schedule for December 2025
UGC NET exam schedule for December 2025 : NTA has officially published the UGC NET December 2025 exam dates, which are slated for December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. Throughout India, the exam will be administered by computer-based testing (CBT). This examination establishes eligibility for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions at Indian universities and colleges. Candidates who intend to participate should finish the registration process by November 7, 2025, and thoroughly verify all personal information. The NTA has also opened a rectification window for minor changes.
UGC NET exam schedule for December 2025
The UGC NET December 2025 test is planned to commence on December 31, 2025 and end on January 7, 2026. The exam will be administered in several shifts, depending on the subject and location of the test center. Candidates will be assigned to exam centers via the City Intimation Slip, which will be distributed roughly 10 days before the start of the exam.
This approach ensures that candidates are notified in advance of their exam location and shift, allowing them to arrange their trip and preparation properly.
Candidates for the December exam session can view the official notice published by the NTA here.
Registration information
The registration period for the UGC NET December 2025 test will commence on October 7, 2025 and run till November 7, 2025. During this time, candidates must submit their online application using the official NTA UGC NET portal, including authentic personal and academic information. After the registration period ends, a correction window will be accessible from November 10 to November 12, 2025, allowing candidates to make any necessary adjustments or edits to their submitted application forms.
Release of UGC NET admit card.
The admit card for the UGC NET December 2025 exam will be made available on the official NTA website roughly 10 days before the exam begins. Candidates must download the admission card online because hard copies will not be mailed.
The admit card includes the candidate’s name, roll number, exam date, shift, and exam center. It also includes critical instructions that applicants must follow on exam day, such as reporting times, allowable objects, and, if appropriate, COVID-19 safety standards.
UGC NET December 2025: How to Apply
- Interested and eligible individuals can apply online for the UGC NET December session by following these steps:
- Go to the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in.
- Click on “New Registration” and provide your personal and educational information.
- Please upload a scanned photograph, signature, and PwD certificate if appropriate.
- You can pay the application cost online.
- Download and retain the confirmation page for future reference.
NTA advises on Aadhaar and UDID details.
According to the agency’s official notification, candidates must ensure that all personal information in their identification documents matches those given on the UGC NET application form. “To streamline the application process for UGC NET December 2025, candidates should verify that their Aadhaar and UDID details are correct and up to date,” according to the announcement.
The NTA further stated that the Aadhaar Card must include the right name, date of birth (according to the Class 10 certificate), an updated photograph, address, and father’s name.
Correction window will be open from November 10 to November 12.
From November 10 to 12, 2025, the NTA will open a rectification window for candidates to make any necessary modifications to their submitted forms. The exam city intimation slip, admit card release date, and entire schedule will be available on the official website later.
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