UGC NET December 2025 Registration Ends Today: Apply Now at ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Published: Friday, November 7, 2025, 10:47 [IST]

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will close the UGC NET December 2025 registration window today on its official website - ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates aspiring for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, or PhD admissions must complete their online applications before the deadline.

The UGC NET December 2025 exam will be conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for research and teaching positions in Indian universities and colleges. Applicants should ensure that all details, documents, and payments are correctly submitted before the portal closes.

UGC NET December 2025 Registration Ends Today: Apply Now at ugcnet.nta.ac.in

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conclude the registration process for the UGC NET December 2025 examination today. Candidates who wish to apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, or PhD admissions must complete the online application form through the official website - https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in - before the deadline expires.

The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is a national-level examination conducted twice a year (June and December) to assess the eligibility of Indian nationals for teaching and research roles in higher education institutions.

UGC NET December 2025 Registration - Important Dates:

Events	Dates
UGC NET Application Start Date	September, 2025
Last Date to Apply	November 7, 2025
Last Date to Fee Payment	November 7, 2025 till 11:50 PM
Admit Card Release	December, 2025
UGC NET Exam Date	December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last minute, as heavy traffic on the portal may cause technical delays during submission.

How to Apply for UGC NET December 2025

Follow these steps to complete your registration for the UGC NET 2025 December session:

1. Visit the official NTA UGC NET website - https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

2. Click on the link that says "UGC NET December 2025 Registration."

3. Register using your email ID and mobile number to generate login credentials.

4. Log in and fill out the online application form with personal, academic, and exam-related details.

5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and relevant certificates in the prescribed format.

6. Pay the application fee using a credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.

7. Review the application form and submit it.

8. Download the confirmation page and keep a printed copy for future reference.

UGC NET 2025 - Application Fee (Category-wise)

Category	Application Fee (₹)
General / Unreserved	₹1150
EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	₹600
SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender	₹325

Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET December 2025

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).

Age Limit:

JRF: Maximum age of 30 years (as of December 1, 2025).
Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD candidates.

UGC NET December 2025 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode and will consist of two papers:

Paper I: General Teaching and Research Aptitude (50 questions, 100 marks)
Paper II: Subject-specific (100 questions, 200 marks)

Both papers are objective-type with no negative marking. The total duration is 3 hours (180 minutes).

Purpose of the UGC NET Exam

The UGC NET serves as a gateway for:

Eligibility for Assistant Professor posts in Indian universities and colleges.
Qualification for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to pursue research.
Admission to PhD programmes in recognized institutions.

Candidates qualifying for JRF are eligible to receive fellowships and financial assistance for higher research.

Documents Required During Application

Scanned photograph and signature
Postgraduate (PG) mark sheets and certificates
Category or reservation certificate (if applicable)
PwD certificate (if applicable)
Valid government-issued ID proof

Official Websites

UGC NET Portal: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
NTA Website: https://nta.ac.in

Conclusion

The UGC NET December 2025 registration process closes today, offering the final opportunity for aspirants to apply for teaching and research careers in India's higher education sector. Interested candidates must complete their online forms, upload documents, and pay the examination fee before the deadline. With the December 2025 exam just weeks away, applicants should start revising their subject syllabus and familiarize themselves with the latest exam pattern to enhance their chances of success.