National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the NTA UGC NET December 2025 examination. The exam is conducted for determining the eligibility of Indian nationals for the posts of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programs. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official NTA website.
About NTA UGC NET
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level examination that evaluates candidates for:
- Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Eligibility for Assistant Professor
- Admission to Ph.D. programs in Indian universities and colleges
NTA UGC NET December 2025 – Overview
| Exam Name | NTA UGC NET December 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 180 Minutes (3 Hours) |
| Exam Dates | 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026 |
| Exam Centres in Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
| Helpline | 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 / ugcnet@nta.ac.in |
Related: NCET Exam
Eligibility Criteria of NTA UGC NET December 2025
Age Limit
- JRF: Not more than 30 years as on 01.12.2025. Relaxation of up to 5 years is provided for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender, and female candidates.
- Assistant Professor / Ph.D. Admission: No upper age limit.
Educational Qualification
- General/EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent examination from a UGC-recognized university.
- OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates must have at least 50% marks.
- Candidates pursuing or awaiting results of their final year Master’s degree can also apply.
- Candidates with a 4-year or 8-semester bachelor’s degree having 75% marks or equivalent grade may also apply for JRF or Ph.D. admission.
Note: Candidates qualifying in NET based on a 4-year degree are eligible for JRF and Ph.D. admission only but not for Assistant Professor posts.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General | 1150/- |
| EWS / OBC-NCL | 600/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | 325/- |
How to Apply for NTA UGC NET December 2025?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the official NTA UGC NET Portal. Candidates may follow the steps below:
- Scroll down and open the Important Web-Links section below.
- Click on "Online Application Form".
- Fill in all required personal and academic details correctly.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents.
- Pay the required application fee as per your category.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Important Dates
- Starting date of online application: 7th October 2025
- Last date of online application: 7th November 2025
- Downloading of Admit Card: To be announced
- Date of Examination: 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Information Brochure | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Conclusion: The NTA UGC NET December 2025 is a great opportunity for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors, pursue Ph.D., or receive Junior Research Fellowship. Interested candidates should check their eligibility and apply well before the deadline.