The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the UGC NET December 2025 examination schedule, bringing clarity for thousands of aspirants preparing to qualify for Assistant Professor eligibility and the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
According to the public notice dated 12 October 2025, the exam will be conducted from 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres in India.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Dates | 31 December 2025 – 7 January 2026 |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| City Intimation | To be displayed 10 days before the exam |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
The registration process for the UGC NET December 2025 exam will soon open on the official NTA website — ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
Candidates will be required to complete the online application form, upload the necessary documents, and pay the prescribed examination fee through the portal.
🔹 Important: The NTA has not yet activated the registration link, but it is expected to open in the coming weeks. Aspirants are advised to keep their documents, recent photograph, signature, and academic records ready in advance for a smooth registration process.
Steps to Register:
Visit ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Click on “UGC NET December 2025 Registration”
Fill in your personal and academic details carefully
Select your subject and preferred exam city
Upload the required scanned documents (photo, signature, certificates)
Pay the application fee and download the confirmation page for future reference
Below is the official notification image released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding the UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule.
The notice confirms that the UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted from 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across India.
The UGC NET exam is conducted in a single three-hour session with two papers:
Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper I | Teaching & Research Aptitude (General) | 50 | 100 | 3 hours (combined) |
Paper II | Subject-specific (e.g., Economics, Commerce, etc.) | 100 | 200 | — |
Total | — | 150 | 300 | — |
Highlights:
Paper I tests general aptitude and reasoning; Paper II tests core subject knowledge.
With the UGC NET December 2025 exam dates officially confirmed, aspirants can now plan their final study schedules confidently.
Stay informed, prepare smartly, and ensure your registration is completed on time.
📚 For future updates, syllabus breakdowns, and preparation strategies — keep following EduSure, your trusted guide in Economics and higher education success.
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