UGC NET 2025: Notification, Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern & Syllabus

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET 2025 Notification online on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET 2025 application form will also be released along with the notification. The application form link will be activated for a stipulated time period. Candidates can scroll down for the detailed information regarding the UGC NET 2025.

NTA UGC NET 2025

NTA UGC NET 2025: The NTA will release the UGC NET 2025 notification along with the application form on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET 2025 exam dates will also be released via notification. The UGC NET exam is conducted twice in June and December of a year. Those candidates who hold a master degree with required marks are eligible to apply for the UGC NET exam. The examination is conducted to determine the eligibility for the position of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor. The UGC NET exam is conducted twice in June and December of a year. Those candidates who hold a master degree with required marks are eligible to apply for the UGC NET exam. The examination is conducted to determine the eligibility for the position of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship and Assistant Professor. Scroll down for more information regarding the UGC NET 2025 notification, application form, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, admit card details, and more.

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UGC NET 2025 Exam Overview 

Candidates can check below the overview of the UGC NET exam in the table:

UGC NET 2025 Exam Dates

Scroll down to know the UGC NET 2025 dates. It will be updated here once released.

UGC NET 2025 Notification

The NTA will release the UGC NET 2025 notification for the June session on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The notification will be announced as a PDF comprising the details of the UGC NET exam including the registration dates, application process, eligibility, pattern, etc. Candidates will be able to download the UGC NET 2025 notification for the June cycle by following below mentioned steps:

• Visit the official website
• Click on the UGC NET notification link 
• The UGC NET 2025 notification will appear on the screen 
• Download the UGC NET notification PDF and save it for later use

UGC NET June Cycle Notification 2025 PDF: To be updated

 UGC NET 2025 Application Form

The NTA will release the UGC NET 2025 application form on the official website. It is important for a candidate to fill out the application form before the last day. Candidates are also required to pay the UGC NET 2025 application fee to submit the UGC NET 2025 application form. Candidates should check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. 

How To Apply For UGC NET 2025 June Session?

Candidates can check below the steps to apply for NTA UGC NET 2025 June session:

• Visit the website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in
• Click on the ‘Application form’ link mentioned at the bottom of the home page
• Click on the ‘New Registration’
• Enter the required details and complete the registration
• Fill out the complete application form
• Upload scanned pictures of passport size photo (10-200 kb) and signature (4-30 kb). Both images should be in JPEG format
• Pay the UGC NET application fee (Gen - INR 1150; OBC/EWS - INR 600; SC/ST/PwD/ Transgender - INR 325)
• Save and submit the form
• Download the confirmation page

Direct Link for UGC NET 2025 Applicaion Form (June session): To be updated here

UGC NET 2025 Application Correction Window 

Candidates who wanted to edit their UGC NET application form can follow the steps provided below to make corrections to the NTA NET application form:

• Open the official website- ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
• Click the ‘Correction Window of Online Application form …’ link
• Login via using the application number, password, and security pin
• Click on the ‘Correction in application form’ link
• Read the instructions properly and click on the agreement box
• Make the required corrections
• Pay the additional fee, if any
• Save and submit the form

What Are The Changes Allowed in UGC NET Application Form 2025? 

Candidates can edit certain sections of the UGC NET application form 2025. The changes which are not allowed in the UGC NET application form are given below:

What Is The UGC NET 2025 Application Fee?

The application fee for the UGC NET is divided into categories. Candidates can scroll down the category-wise application fees for the UGC NET 2025 exam has been given below in the table:

What Are The Challenges Candidates Faced While Filling Out UGC NET Application?

Candidates face challenges while filling out the application form every year. Some of the challenges faced by the candidates are mentioned below so that they can check them accordingly.

Uploading Photograph & Signature: Candidates faces problems while uploading their photographs and signatures after multiple attempts. 

OTP problem: It also happens that after filling out the personal details, candidates don't get the OTP and automated registration number. 

Automatic Change in the Application Form After Submission: The particulars filled in by the candidates are automatically changed after the submission of the application form. 

Multiple Payments: The candidates are facing while making payments for the UGC NET application.

Candidates can also check the solutions for the challenges that the candidates faced while filling out the UGC NET 2024 application form below:

Check the speed of the internet: It is advised that candidates should use fast internet or shall wait for a few days to fill out the application form because lakhs of candidates fill the application form at once and so server crash problem occurred.

Change in Application Particulars: It is also advised to the candidates to check the application form thoroughly before submitting the application form. If the application form is submitted by the candidate, then he or she has to wait for the correction window to make corrections if required to the application form.

Photograph & Signature: Candidates should check the dimensions and the size of the photograph and signature before uploading it because the platform accepts the photograph and signature in a given range of sizes and formats. If the size and format are correct, then the candidates are advised to wait for some time, as it will be a server error due to the slow speed of the Internet or a server crash due to high traffic.

Multiple Payment: Candidates are also advised to make several payments for the UGC NET 2024 application form. After making the payment, the candidate should keep the receipt of the payment and wait for 72 hours. If the payment status is not successful within the time limit, then mail the problem to the UGC NET help desk, explaining the problem in brief, and attach the payment receipt from your bank in the mail. 

UGC NET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

It is important for the candidates to check their UGC NET eligibility criteria to appear for the exam. Those candidates who will not fulfill the eligibility criteria for the UGC NET exam will not be able to take the exam. The UGC NET eligibility criteria is categorised into three parts: (i) Nationality; (ii) Educational Eligibility; (iii) Age limit. Check in detail about the eligibility for the UGC NET below: 

 Nationality Eligibility

Nationality plays a vital role as an eligibility criterion for the UGC NET exam because only Indian citizens can take part in the UGC NET exam. Citizens from other countries can not apply for the UGC NET exam. Also, candidates who are residing in other countries but are citizens of India can apply for the exam. It is important to prove Indian citizenship for the candidates who are residing in other countries with proper documentation. 

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UGC NET 2025 Educational Eligibility

Candidates who possess a master's degree can apply for the UGC NET exam. Scroll down for complete educational qualification details:

Candidates should have completed their post-graduation from a UGC-recognised college/university. Minimum marks for General Category is 55% and for reserved categories including SC/ST/OBC/PwD is 50% marks. 

A relaxation of five per cent in educational qualification is given to reserved category candidates

Candidates who have cleared the State Eligibility Test (SET) before June 1, 2002, are exempted from taking the UGC NET exam

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UGC NET 2025 Age Limit As Of 1/06/2025

In the UGC NET exam, there is no upper age limit to appear for the professorship exam, whereas for the post of JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), the candidates must be below or equal to 30 years of age. Also, the candidate must fulfill the other criteria as well to appear for the UGC NET exam. The details of the age limit criteria are provided below:

• Candidates should not be more than 30 years of age to be eligible for NET JRF as of June 1, 2025
• There is no age restriction to applying for the post of Assistant Professor
• A relaxation of five years in age criteria is given to reserved category candidates

UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern

The UGC NET exam consists of two papers, namely Paper 1 and Paper 2. The duration of the UGC NET exam is three hours. Both papers contain objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs). A total of 150 questions are given to the candidates, combining paper 1 and paper 2. The UGC NET exam does not have a negative marking scheme. Check below the UGC NET exam pattern 2025:

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UGC NET 2025 Syllabus 

The syllabus of the UGC NET exam is prescribed by the UGC NET exam. It is divided into Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is a general paper that is the same or equivalent for all the candidates who are preparing for the UGC NET exam. It consists of the questions from the quantitative, research, teaching aptitude, and more. Whereas Paper 2 is subject-specific, it comprises questions from the subject that was chosen by the candidates while filling out the UGC NET application form. The UGC NET 2024 December session will be conducted for 85 subjects.

UGC NET 2025 Syllabus (Paper 1)

Paper 1 comprises 50 questions from 10 units, and total marks are 100, or Paper 1 holds a weightage of 100 marks.

• Teaching Aptitude
  • Teaching: Concept, Objectives, Levels of teaching, Characteristics, and requirements.
  • Learner’s characteristics: Adolescent and adult learners, Individual differences.
  • Factors affecting teaching: Teacher, Learner, Support material, Instructional facilities, Learning environment, Institution.
  • Methods of teaching in higher learning institutions: Teacher-centered vs. Learner-centered, offline vs. online methods.
  • Teaching Support System: Traditional, Modern, and ICT-based.
  • Evaluation Systems: Elements, Types, Evaluation in Choice Based Credit System, Computer-based Testing, Innovations
• Research Aptitude

• • Research: Meaning, Types, Characteristics, Positivism, Post-positivist approach.
  • Methods of Research: Experimental, Descriptive, Historical, Qualitative, Quantitative.
  • Steps of Research.
  • Thesis and Article writing: Format, referencing.
  • Application of ICT in research.
  • Research ethics

• Comprehension

• • Questions based on a given passage

• Communication

• • Communication: Meaning, types, characteristics.
  • Effective communication: Verbal, Non-verbal, Intercultural, group communications, Classroom Communication.
  • Barriers to Effective Communication.
  • Mass-Media and Society.

• Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude

• • Types of Reasoning.
  • Number series, Letter series, Codes, Relationships.
  • Mathematical Aptitude: Fraction, Time and Distance, Ratio, Proportion, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Interest, Discounting, Averages.

• Logical Reasoning

• • Structure of Arguments.
  • Deductive and Inductive Reasoning.
  • Venn Diagram.
  • Indian Logic

• Data Interpretation
  • Sources, Acquisition, Classification of Data.
  • Quantitative and Qualitative Data.
  • Graphical Representation
  • Data and Governance
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

• • ICT: General Abbreviations.
  • Basics of Internet, Intranet, E-mail, Audio and Video-conferencing.
  • Digital Initiatives in Higher Education.
  • ICT and Governance

• People, Development, and Environment

• • Development and Environment: Millennium Development, Sustainable Development goals.
  • Human and Environment Interaction: Anthropogenic activities, impacts on the environment.
  • Environmental Issues: Air pollution, Water pollution, Soil pollution, Noise pollution, Waste, Climate change, Socio-Economic and Political dimensions.
  • Impacts of pollutants on human health.
  • Natural and Energy Resources: Solar, Wind, Soil, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass, Nuclear, Forests.
  • Natural Hazards and Disasters: Mitigation strategies.
  • Environmental Protection Act, National Action Plan on Climate Change, International agreements/efforts
• Higher Education System
  • Institutions of Higher Learning and Education in Ancient India.
  • Evolution of Higher Learning and Research in Post-Independence India.
  • Oriental, Conventional, and Non-Conventional Learning Programs
  • Professional, Technical, and Skill-Based Education
  • Value Education and Environmental Education
  • Policies, Governance, and Administration

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UGC NET 2025 Syllabus (Paper 2)

Candidates can check below the UGC NET Syllabus of Paper 2. A candidate can choose the subject for paper 2 of his or her post-graduation or a related subject. Click on the link of the PDF to check the UGC NET Paper 2 syllabus for all 85 subjects.

UGC NET 2025 City Intimation Slip 

The authority publishes the UGC NET advance city intimation slip for all the exams on the official website. It helps candidates to know about the exam city allotted for the exam to the candidate. By knowing the exam city in advance, candidates will be able to make travel arrangements if required to the exam city. Scroll down to know the steps to check the UGC NET City Intimation Slip:

• Open the official website 
• Click on the UGC NET city intimation slip link 
• Fill out the details- application number and date of birth 
• Now also fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
• Click on the submit button 
• The city intimation slip will appear on the screen 

Direct link for UGC NET 2025 December City Slip: to be notified

Note: The candidate must not mistake the UGC NET city slip for the UGC NET hall ticket/admit card. The city slip can only give information about the exam city in advance. 

UGC NET 2025 Admit Card

The UGC NET 2025 admit card will be released by the authority on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The NTA will release the UGC NET 2025 Admit Card for the June session on the official website. It will be accessible only through the candidates' login. The UGC NET admit card comprises the details, including exam venue, shift timing, etc. Candidates will be able to download the UGC NET admit card by the steps as mentioned below:

• Visit the official website 

• Click on the ‘Download Admit Card for UGC-NET June 2024' link

• Log in using the 'Application Number', 'Date of Birth', and 'Security Pin'

• Download the UGC NET Admit Card 2024

• Take the printout for future use

UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key

The authority will release the UGC NET 2025 provisional answer key for the June session exams along with the question paper with recorded responses on the official website. The NTA also invites objections against the UGC NET provisional answer key if the candidates find any discrepancy in the answer key. After the scrutiny by the expert panel of the objections, the final answer key and result will be released. Candidates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET 2024 answer key:

• Visit the official website 
• Click on the UGC NET answer key link 
• Fill out the application number and date of birth
• Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
• Click on the submit button 
• The UGC NET answer key will appear on the screen 
• Download the answer key and save it for later use

Direct Link: UGC NET 2025 Answer Key (to be updated here)

Method To Use UGC NET 2025 Answer Key And Response Sheet

Candidates can use their response sheet and the answer key to calculate their probable scores secured in the UGC NET exam. Check below the steps to calculate the scores:

• Compare the response sheet with the UGC NET answer key
• In the response sheet, mark the correct answers
• Now, count the total number of correct answers in paper 1 and Paper 2
• Multiply the total by 2
• The UGC NET result will be the total marks secured in the UGC NET 2025 exam

What Is The UGC NET 2025 Reservation Policy?

As per the Government of India rule, the reservation policy is applicable to the UGC NET. According to this only, the seats are reserved in the central universities and institutes that are deemed to be universities. The reservation of seats is provided below:

UGC NET 2025 Result

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET 2025 June session result on the official website. Candidates will be able to access the UGC NET 2025 result via candidates' login on the official website. The result comprises the individual scores secured by the candidate. Candidates can check below the steps to download the UGC NET scorecard/result:

• Visit the official website 
• Click on the UGC NET result link 
• Fill out the application number and date of birth
• Fill out the security pin as shown on the screen 
• Click on the submit button 
• The UGC NET result will appear on the screen 
• Download the result and save it for later use

Direct Link for the UGC NET 2025 June Result: to be notified

UGC NET 2025 Cut Off

The NTA/UGC will release the UGC NET exam cutoff marks along with the release of the UGC NET result. The cutoff will be released in the form of a PDF and comprises the percentile-wise and percentage-wise cut-off marks for the several subjects.

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