NTA UGC NET December 2025: Apply Online for JRF & Assistant Professor
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the NTA UGC NET December 2025 Notification. The online application process for UGC NET December 2025 has begun from 07 October 2025 and will remain open until 07 November 2025 on the official websiteCandidates aspiring to qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor positions are invited to apply through the official portal. Before applying, applicants are strongly advised to read the complete notification for detailed information on eligibility criteria, application fee, age limit, selection process, syllabus, and important guidelines.
National Testing Agency (NTA) NTA UGC NET December 2025 Apply Online |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 07 October 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 07 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 November 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 10 to 12 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To Be Notified |
| Examination Date | 31 December 2025 to 07 January 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | To Be Notified |
Application Fee
| Category NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Examination Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General | ₹1150/- | Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan (Offline) |
| EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | ₹600/- | Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan (Offline) |
| SC / ST / PH | ₹325/- | Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan (Offline) |
Age Limit
| Post Name NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Maximum Age Limit | Age Relaxation / Details |
|---|---|---|
| JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) | 30 Years | Age relaxation applicable as per NTA rules |
| NET (Assistant Professor) | No Age Limit | — |
Total Vacancies
| Details NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Information |
|---|---|
| Vacancy Details | N/A |
| Note | For complete information, please read the NTA UGC NET JRF December 2025 Notification. |
Eligibility & Vacancy Details
| Exam Name NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| NTA UGC NET JRF December 2025 | Candidates must have passed or appeared for a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks (or equivalent grade) from any recognized university/institution in India. |
NTA UGC NET JRF December 2025 – Subjects Details
| Subject Code | Subject Name NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Subject Code | Subject Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Adult Education / Continuing Education / Andragogy / Non-Formal Education | 02 | Anthropology |
| 03 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 04 | Arabic |
| 05 | Archaeology | 06 | Assamese |
| 07 | Bengali | 08 | Bodo |
| 09 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | 10 | Chinese |
| 11 | Commerce | 12 | Comparative Literature |
| 13 | Comparative Study of Religions | 14 | Computer Science and Applications |
| 15 | Criminology | 16 | Defence and Strategic Studies |
| 17 | Dogri | 18 | Economics / Rural Economics / Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning / Development Studies / Econometrics / Applied Economics / Business Economics |
| 19 | Education | 20 | Electronic Science |
| 21 | English | 22 | Environmental Sciences |
| 23 | Folk Literature | 24 | Forensic Science |
| 25 | French (French Version) | 26 | Geography |
| 27 | German | 28 | Gujarati |
| 29 | Hindi | 30 | Hindu Studies |
| 31 | History | 32 | Home Science |
| 33 | Human Rights and Duties | 34 | Indian Culture |
| 35 | Indian Knowledge System | 36 | Japanese |
| 37 | Kannada | 38 | Kashmiri |
| 39 | Konkani | 40 | Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management |
| 41 | Law | 42 | Library and Information Science |
| 43 | Linguistics | 44 | Maithili |
| 45 | Malayalam | 46 | Management (Including Business Administration, Marketing, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, Financial Management, Co-operative Management) |
| 47 | Manipuri | 49 | Marathi |
| 50 | Mass Communication and Journalism | 51 | Museology & Conservation |
| 52 | Music | 53 | Nepali |
| 54 | Oriya | 55 | Pali |
| 56 | Performing Art – Dance / Drama / Theatre | 57 | Persian |
| 58 | Physical Education | 59 | Political Science |
| 60 | Politics Including International Relations / International Studies / Defence & Strategic Studies / West Asian Studies / Southeast Asian Studies / African Studies / South Asian Studies / Soviet Studies / American Studies | 61 | Population Studies |
| 62 | Prakrit | 63 | Psychology |
| 64 | Public Administration | 65 | Punjabi |
| 66 | Rajasthani | 67 | Russian |
| 68 | Sanskrit | 69 | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (Including Jyotisha, Vyakarna, Mimansa, Sankhya Yoga, Sahitya, Puranotihasa, Agama, etc.) |
| 70 | Santali | 71 | Sindhi |
| 72 | Social Medicine & Community Health | 73 | Social Work |
| 74 | Sociology | 75 | Spanish |
| 76 | Tamil | 77 | Telugu |
| 78 | Tourism Administration and Management | 79 | Tribal and Regional Language / Literature |
| 80 | Urdu | 81 | Visual Art (Including Drawing & Painting / Sculpture / Graphics / Applied Art / History of Art) |
| 82 | Women Studies | 83 | Yoga |
| 84 | Disaster Management | 85 | Ayurveda Biology |
Pattern of Paper
| Paper NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Pattern of Paper | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Generic questions to assess teaching and research aptitude | 50 | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Subject-specific questions to assess domain knowledge | 100 | 200 |
| Total | – | 150 | 300 |
NTA UGC NET JRF December 2025 – Exam Pattern & Syllabus
| Exam Details NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Information |
|---|---|
| Mode of Exam | Online – CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
| Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
2025: Selection Process
| Selection Phase NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Details |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | CBT Written Examination – Conducted online to assess teaching and research aptitude as well as subject knowledge. |
| Phase 2 | Merit List – Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the written examination. |
| Phase 3 | Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates must verify their documents as per NTA guidelines. |
How to Apply Online
| Step NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Visit Official Website | Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in to access the online application portal. |
| Step 2: Registration | Click on “Apply Online” and complete the registration process with basic details. |
| Step 3: Fill Application Form | Enter personal, educational, and communication details carefully in the application form. |
| Step 4: Upload Documents | Upload photograph, signature, and other required documents as per the prescribed format. |
| Step 5: Pay Application Fee | Pay the application fee through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or E-Challan. |
| Step 6: Submit Application | Review all entered information and submit the application form. |
| Step 7: Print Confirmation | Take a printout of the confirmation page for future reference. |
Important Links
| Important Links NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Check Exam Date Notice | Click Here |
| Download Bulletin | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) NTA UGC NET December 2025 | Answers / Details |
|---|---|
| Q1: What is the NTA UGC NET December 2025 exam? | It is a national-level exam conducted by NTA to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor posts. |
| Q2: What is the application start and last date? | Start Date: 07 October 2025, Last Date: 07 November 2025 |
| Q3: What is the age limit for JRF and NET? | JRF: Maximum 30 years, NET (Assistant Professor): No age limit |
| Q4: What is the exam mode and duration? | Mode: Online (CBT), Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Q5: How many papers are there and what is the pattern? | Two Papers: Paper 1 (50 Qs, 100 marks) – teaching/research aptitude, Paper 2 (100 Qs, 200 marks) – subject-specific knowledge |
| Q6: Is there negative marking? | No negative marking in the exam |
| Q7: How can I apply online? | Apply through the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in by completing registration, filling the form, uploading documents, and paying the fee |
| Q8: What is the selection process? | Phase 1: CBT Written Exam, Phase 2: Merit List, Phase 3: Document Verification |
| Q9: What is the application fee? | General: ₹1150, EWS/OBC: ₹600, SC/ST/PH: ₹325 |
| Q10: Where can I find official notifications and updates? | Official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
