Short Description: The NTA UGC NET December 2025 Notification has been released! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started online applications for the UGC NET December 2025 exam at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The online application process started on 07 October 2025 and remained open until 07 November 2025. Interested candidates were advised to check the notification for details regarding eligibility, age limit, application fees, salary, and selection process before applying through the official link.
National Testing Agency (NTA)
UGC NET December 2025 Notification
Short Details of Notification
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Notification Date: 07 October 2025 • Application Begins: 07 October 2025 • Apply Last Date: 07 November 2025 • Last Date for Fee: 07 November 2025 • Correction Date: 10 to 12 November 2025 • Admit Card Date: Notify Later • Exam Date: Notify Later • Result: Notify Later 👉 Candidates are advised to verify the details from the official website of NTA UGC NET JRF. | • General / Unreserved (UR): ₹1150/- • OBC (NCL) / EWS: ₹600/- • SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹325/- 👉 Payment Mode (Online): You can make the payment using the following methods: • Debit Card • Credit Card • Internet Banking • IMPS • Cash Card / Mobile Wallet |
| Age limit as on 27 September 2025 | Total Post |
| • Minimum Age: N.A • Maximum Age: 30 Years 👉 For complete details, candidates are advised to read the official NTA UGC NET JRF December 2025 Notification carefully before applying online. | N/A For complete details, candidates are advised to read the official NTA UGC NET JRF December 2025 Notification carefully before applying online. |
| UGC NET December 2025 Notification: Subject Code & Subject Name | |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Economics | 43 | German |
| 02 | Political Science | 44 | Japanese |
| 03 | Philosophy | 45 | Pali |
| 04 | Psychology | 46 | Kashmiri |
| 05 | Sociology | 47 | Konkani |
| 06 | History | 48 | Santali |
| 07 | Anthropology | 49 | Physical Education |
| 08 | Commerce | 50 | Library and Information Science |
| 09 | Education | 51 | Law |
| 10 | Social Work | 52 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian & Peace Studies |
| 11 | Defence and Strategic Studies | 53 | Comparative Study of Religions |
| 12 | Home Science | 54 | Mass Communication and Journalism |
| 13 | Public Administration | 55 | Museology and Conservation |
| 14 | Population Studies | 56 | Archaeology |
| 15 | Hindustani Music (Vocal/Instrumental) | 57 | Criminology |
| 16 | Management | 58 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
| 17 | Maithili | 59 | Folk Literature |
| 18 | Bengali | 60 | Comparative Literature |
| 19 | Hindi | 61 | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects |
| 20 | Kannada | 62 | Women Studies |
| 21 | Malayalam | 63 | Visual Art (Drawing & Painting/Sculpture/Applied Art) |
| 22 | Odia | 64 | Performing Art (Dance/Drama/Theatre) |
| 23 | Punjabi | 65 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies |
| 24 | Sanskrit | 66 | Cognitive Science |
| 25 | Tamil | 67 | Environmental Sciences |
| 26 | Telugu | 68 | International and Area Studies |
| 27 | Urdu | 69 | Prakrit |
| 28 | Arabic | 70 | Human Rights and Duties |
| 29 | English | 71 | Tourism Administration and Management |
| 30 | Linguistics | 72 | Bodo |
| 31 | Chinese | 73 | Yoga |
| 32 | Dogri | 74 | Sindhi |
| 33 | Nepali | 75 | Forensic Science |
| 34 | Manipuri | 76 | Pali (Duplicate Code Previously) |
| 35 | Assamese | 77 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 36 | Gujarati | 78 | Electronic Science |
| 37 | Marathi | 79 | Social Medicine and Community Health |
| 38 | French | 80 | Population Studies (Revised Code) |
| 39 | Spanish | 81 | Music |
| 40 | Russian | 82 | Engineering Sciences |
| 41 | Persian | 83 | Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean & Planetary Sciences |
| 42 | Rajasthani | — | — |
| UGC NET December 2025 Notification: Education Qualification | |
| Basic Details | Education Qualification |
| For Assistant Professor and JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) | • Candidates must have completed or be appearing in the Master’s Degree or equivalent examination from a recognized university/institution. |
| Minimum Marks Required | • General/Unreserved candidates must have at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in Master’s Degree or equivalent exam. For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender candidates – 50% marks are required. |
| Subjects Accepted | • The subject of the Master’s degree should be the same or closely related to the subject selected for the UGC NET exam. |
| Subjects Accepted | • Candidates who are appearing in their final year of Master’s degree or awaiting results are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their degree within the specified time. |
| Ph.D. Degree Holders | • Candidates who completed a Ph.D. and whose Master’s exam was done before 19 September 1991, are eligible for 5% relaxation in aggregate marks (i.e., from 55% to 50%). |
| How to Apply for UGC NET December 2025 Notification | |
| 🔹 Here’s a step-wise guide to apply for UGC NET December 2025 Notification👇 1. Visit Official Website: Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in. 2. New Registration: Click “Apply for UGC NET December 2025” and register using your email & mobile number. 3. Fill Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and exam details carefully. 4. Upload Documents: Upload your photo (10–200 KB) and signature (4–30 KB) in JPG/JPEG format. 5. Pay Fee: • General: ₹1150 • OBC/EWS: ₹600 • SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325 6. Submit & Print: Verify all details, submit the form, and take a printout of the confirmation page. ✅ Tip: Use only one valid email & mobile number and apply before the last date — 7 November 2025. | |
| UGC NET December 2025 Notification: Selection Process Stages | |
| UGC NET December 2025 Notification Selection Process: 🔹 Selection Stages 1. Written Examination (Online CBT Mode) • Two Papers: Paper I (General) and Paper II (Subject-Specific) • Both conducted in a single 3-hour session. • No negative marking. 2. Final Merit & Qualification • Candidates must score minimum qualifying marks in both papers. • Separate cut-offs are released for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility. • Final merit is based on aggregate marks of Paper I + Paper II. ✅ Note: Qualifying UGC NET makes candidates eligible for Assistant Professor or JRF, depending on marks and age criteria. | |
| IMPORTANT LINKS | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Bulletin | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
| Important Question (FAQs) | |
| 1. When will the UGC NET December 2025 Notification be released? Answer: The UGC NET December 2025 Notification has been released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 7th October 2025 at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. 2. What is the last date to apply for UGC NET December 2025? Answer: The last date to submit the online application form is 7th November 2025, and the fee payment window also closes on the same day. 3. What is the UGC NET December 2025 exam date? Answer: The UGC NET December 2025 Exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in December 2025 (exact schedule will be announced later by NTA). 4. What are the eligibility criteria for UGC NET 2025? Answer: Candidates must have a Master’s Degree or equivalent with 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) from a recognized university. Final-year students can also apply. 5. What is the age limit for UGC NET JRF 2025? Answer: For JRF, the maximum age is 30 years as on 1 December 2025. There is 5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, Third Gender, and women candidates. For Assistant Professor, there is no upper age limit. 6. How many subjects are available in UGC NET December 2025? Answer: The exam is conducted for 83 subjects, including Commerce, English, Education, Political Science, Management, and more. 7. What is the application fee for UGC NET 2025? Answer: General: ₹1150 OBC (NCL)/EWS: ₹600 SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325 Payment can be made through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. 8. What is the selection process for UGC NET December 2025? Answer: The selection process includes a single-stage CBT exam with Paper I (General) and Paper II (Subject-specific). Final merit is based on the combined marks of both papers. 9. How can I apply for UGC NET December 2025? Answer: You can apply online by visiting ugcnet.nta.ac.in, completing registration, filling out the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee before 7th November 2025. 10. What is the purpose of the UGC NET Exam? Answer: The UGC NET exam determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and awards Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. | |
