NTA UGC NET December Admit Card 2025 – Out
📌 Overview
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET admit card for the December cycle. Candidates registered for the UGC NET (for JRF and/or Assistant Professor) must download their admit cards from the official portal before their exam date. This is a national level sarkari exam conducted by NTA on behalf of the UGC.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | October 7, 2025 |
| Application Last Date | November 7, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | November 7, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | December 27, 2025 (initial); admit cards live in phases for ongoing exams |
| Exam Dates | December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026 |
📊 Vacancy Details
| Vacancy Information | Not fixed; merit based qualification without specific vacancies |
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✅ Eligibility Criteria
| Qualification | Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant specialization |
|---|---|
| Minimum Marks | At least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories) |
| JRF Age Limit | Maximum age 31 years for JRF |
| Assistant Professor Age Limit | No upper age limit for Assistant Professor |
🎯 Age Limit & Relaxation
| Maximum Age | 31 years for JRF |
|---|---|
| Age Relaxation | Relaxations applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/women as per government norms detailed in official notification |
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | As per official notification |
| OBC | As per official notification |
| SC/ST/PwD | As per official notification |
| Payment Mode | Online payment via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI |
📝 Selection Process
| Selection Method | Merit based on normalized scores; selection for JRF and/or Assistant Professor |
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📘 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode with two papers: Paper 1 (General) and Paper 2 (Subject-specific). Questions are multiple-choice. The detailed syllabus covering 83 subjects is available on the official website.
🧾 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Register and fill the online application between October 7, 2025 and November 7, 2025.
- Pay the application fee online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI before November 7, 2025.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for records.
🏢 About the Organization
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, or both. It is held twice yearly (June and December cycles) in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple centres. Official website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
🔗 Important Links
| Official Notification | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/Notification/2025-UGC-NET-Notification.pdf |
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| Apply / Official Portal | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
| Admit Card Download | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When did the application process start?
October 7, 2025
What is the last date to apply?
November 7, 2025
What is the exam mode?
Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
What is the exam level?
National level for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility
What is the eligibility summary?
Postgraduate degree with minimum 55% marks or 50% for reserved categories; age relaxations apply
Where will results be published?
https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in