UGC NET June 2025 Registration Begins at ugcnet.nta.ac.in – Exam Dates, Application Process & Key Details

Updated: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 6:24 [IST]

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the registration window for the UGC NET June 2025 examination, setting the stage for thousands of aspiring lecturers and researchers across the country. The announcement came on April 16, 2025, and candidates can now apply online at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

Important Dates to Remember:

Application deadline: May 7, 2025 (11:59 PM)

Fee payment deadline: May 8, 2025 (11:59 PM)

Application correction window: May 9 to 10, 2025

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for UGC NET June 2025

Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Click on "UGC-NET June-2025: Click Here to Register/Login"

Fill out the application form carefully

Pay the fee and submit the form

Download and print the confirmation page

Application Fee Details

General (UR): ₹1150

Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹600

SC/ST/Third Gender: ₹325

Payments can be made via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.

Exam Details

The much-anticipated UGC NET June exam will be conducted from June 21 to June 30, 2025, in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. The exam is split into two papers, both featuring objective-type multiple-choice questions. This structure not only makes the process efficient but also levels the playing field for all aspirants.

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Paper 1: 50 questions | 100 marks

Paper 2: 100 questions | 200 marks

Total duration: 3 hours

No negative marking; 2 marks awarded for every correct answer.

What's Next?

While the dates for admit cards and exam city slips are yet to be announced, candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for updates. This staggered information rollout is designed to give everyone enough time to plan their exam travel and logistics with ease.

Whether you're aiming to qualify for assistant professorship or a Junior Research Fellowship, this is your opportunity to take a big step forward in your academic career. Good luck.