UGC NET JRF 2025
Exam Details & Preparation
🎯 Your Guide to UGC NET 2025: Exam Details & Preparation
The UGC NET 2025 (University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test) is a crucial examination for candidates who aspire to become an Assistant Professor or qualify for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian Universities and Colleges. The exam is conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
This page provides you with all the essential information and dates for the upcoming cycle to kickstart your preparation!
📅 UGC NET December 2025: Important Dates at a Glance
Stay on top of your application and exam schedule with these key dates for the December 2025 cycle:
| Event | Tentative Dates (December 2025 Cycle) |
| Notification Release Date | October 7, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | October 7, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 7, 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | November 10 – 12, 2025 |
| Date of Examination (CBT) | December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026 |
Note: Always refer to the official NTA website for the most accurate and real-time updates.
📋 UGC NET Exam Structure
The exam is conducted in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and consists of two papers without any break.
- Paper I: General Paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude. This is mandatory for all candidates.
- 50 questions | 100 Marks | 1 hour
- Paper II: Subject-Specific Paper (based on the subject chosen by the candidate).
- 100 questions | 200 Marks | 2 hours
| Feature | Details |
| Total Papers | 2 (Paper I & Paper II) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
| Question Type | Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +2 marks for every correct answer. NO Negative Marking. |
✅ Eligibility & Purpose
Minimum Eligibility
You must hold a Master’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of:
- 55% marks for General/Unreserved/EWS candidates.
- 50% marks for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender candidates.
- Candidates in the final year of their Master’s program are also eligible to apply provisionally.
Age Limit
- For JRF (Junior Research Fellowship): Maximum age is 30 years (with relaxations for reserved categories as per rules).
- For Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
📥 Download Official Information & Start Preparing!
To get the full, comprehensive details on eligibility, syllabus, subjects, reservation policy, and application procedure, it is essential to read the Official Information Bulletin.
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