UGC NET December 2025 Registration Begins: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially started the online registration process for the UGC NET December 2025 Examination. Eligible and interested candidates can now apply online through the official website — ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The last date to submit the application form is November 7, 2025 (till 11:50 PM). After that, NTA will open a correction window from November 10 to November 12, 2025, allowing candidates to make necessary edits to their submitted forms.
Important Dates for UGC NET December 2025
| Event / Activity | Dates / Details |
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| Submission of Online Application Form | 07 October 2025 – 07 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | 10 November – 12 November 2025 (up to 11:50 PM) |
| Announcement of Exam City | To be announced |
| Downloading of Admit Card | To be announced |
| Date of Examination | To be announced |
| Centre, Date & Shift | As indicated on Admit Card |
| Display of Recorded Responses & Answer Key | To be announced later |
| Official Websites | ugcnet.nta.nic.in / nta.ac.in |
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1150/- |
| Gen-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / PwBD / Third Gender | ₹325/- |
Steps to Apply for UGC NET 2025
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Visit the official website — ugcnet.nta.nic.in
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Click on the “UGC NET Registration 2025” link on the homepage
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Complete the registration process and log in
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Fill out the application form carefully
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Upload required documents and pay the application fee
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Submit and take a printout for future reference
Note: Ensure the email ID and mobile number entered are active and belong to the candidate or their guardian, as all communication from NTA will be done via SMS or email only.
UGC NET 2025 Exam Format
The UGC NET December 2025 exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and will comprise two papers, both held in a single session of three hours (180 minutes).
| Part | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration | Description |
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| Paper I | 50 | 100 | 3 hours (no break) | Tests teaching/research aptitude, reasoning ability, reading comprehension, and general awareness. |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 | 3 hours (no break) | Based on the subject chosen by the candidate to test domain-specific knowledge. |
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The question paper will be available in English and Hindi, except for language subjects.
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Candidates must select their preferred medium while applying — changes later will not be allowed.
Marking Scheme
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Each question carries 2 marks.
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There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
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Unanswered questions receive no marks.
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If more than one option is correct, 2 marks will be awarded to candidates choosing any of the correct answers.
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If a question is found invalid or dropped, 2 marks will be given to all who attempted it.
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and ensure all details are entered correctly. Aadhaar verification is recommended during registration to ease the verification and examination process.
For the latest updates on UGC NET 2025, keep checking the official website — ugcnet.nta.nic.in.