UGC NET Dec 2025 Application Form, Apply Online, Notification, Exam Date

UGC NET Online Form 2025 :- The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the online application process for the University Grants Commission (UGC NET DCE) 2025 National Eligibility Test. The online form will run from October 7th to November 7th. Interested and eligible candidates can fill out the form before the deadline. Details on how to fill out the form are given below. For more information, please visit the official website.

UGC NET Dec 2025 Application Form Details :-

UGC NET 2025 Important Dates :-

Age Limit :-

• The upper age limit for Junior Research Fellow (JRF) is 30 years as on 1st day of the month in which the examination is concluded i.e.01.12.2025 (This age limit is applicable for the current examination only)
• Assistant Professor, Admission to PhD- No Age Limit
• There is a relaxation of 5 years on the upper age limit for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, women, and PwD

Application Fee :- 

 Education Qualification :-

• The candidate should have a Master’s degree or its equivalent from a board or university recognized by UGC with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for ST/SC/OBC/PwD) in the Master’s degree in the relevant stream.
• 4 Year Bachelor Degree Candidate Also Eligible.
• Appearing Candidates in the final year of the qualifying exam can also apply.

NTA UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern :-

• The exam will be conducted in online mode i.e. Computer Based Test.
• The exam paper will consist of two papers.
• Exam will be conducted in two shifts
• The total duration of both the papers is 3 hours (without any break)
• Timing of Examination First Shift: 09.00 am to 12.00 pm  / Second Shift: 03.00 pm to 06.00 pm

• Objective type questions
• The medium of the exam will be either Hindi or English depending on the candidate’s choice.
• There is no provision for negative marking.
• It is to be noted that there will be no break between the two papers.

How to Apply UGC NET December 2025 :-

• Visit the official website of NET at ugcnet.nta.ac.in
• You will have to go to Candidate Activity on the home page.
• You have to click on UGC NET December 2025 Application Form here
• Now first of all you have to register by clicking on registration.
• Now you will have to fill all the details asked.
• Here the candidates will upload their photo and signature.
• Now you will have to make payment according to your category.
• After making payment, candidates can print the application form.

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