
The UGC NET December 2025 exams will be conducted from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, in Computer-Based Test mode.
Admit cards are expected to be released in the fourth week of December 2025.
The exam city intimation slip will be released around ten days before the exam.
The application process, including the correction window, closed in November 2025. Candidates can no longer make changes for this cycle.
UGC NET determines eligibility for
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Assistant Professor positions
PhD admissions in universities and colleges across India
The UGC NET is conducted twice every year in June and December.
Application form availability expected in April or May 2026
Exams likely to be held in mid to late June 2026
Application form availability expected in October 2026
Exams likely to be conducted in late December 2026 or early January 2027
UGC may revise or update the schedule. Candidates should regularly check the official UGC NET website for the latest announcements, notifications, and exam-related updates.
