The NTA has released the UGC NET 2025 admit card for the exam scheduled on 31st December 2025. The UGC NET December exam shall be held from December 31 to January 7, 2026. Admit cards for the rest of the dates will be out soon. Candidates who have registered successfully can download their admit card from the official website by entering their Application Number and Date of Birth.
NTA has also released the UGC NET December City Intimation Slip 2025 to let candidates know about their exam city well in advance, which will help candidates in making travel plans. Candidates can find their Roll Number, date, and time of examination, and the centre of the examination on the admit card. Candidates are advised to keep the UGC NET Admit Card at the time of examination, as it is a mandatory document at the time of entering the examination hall. Entries are prohibited with the hall ticket. Also, candidates should check the hall ticket carefully and make sure all the details are correct and accurate; any discrepancy may cause cancellation of candidacy.
How to Download UGC NET Admit Card 2025
Below are the steps to help students download their UGC NET admit card:
Step 1: Go to the official website of UGC NET https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
Step 2: On the home page, you will find the ‘Admit Card for UGC-NET December 2025 scheduled to be held on 31st Dec 2025 is LIVE!’ link. Click on it to go to the download page
Step 3: A new window will open on your screen where you need to click on the ‘Admit Card for UGC-NET December 2025 (scheduled to be held on 31st Dec 2025)’ link to open the login page.
Step 4: You will then be taken to the Login Page. Type in your Application Number and Password or Date of Birth, which you used during filling up of application form.
Step 5: After the admit card is displayed in front of you, take a printout of it for further use.
Important documents to carry on the Exam date of UGC NET
The admit card is the most important document for the UGC NET exam. Candidates must carry:
The UGC NET Admit Card in a hard copy
A valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, etc.)
Two passport-sized photos, identical to the ones you uploaded on the application
Without these documents, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the examination. Candidates are also advised to reach the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
Details Mentioned on the Admit Card
The UGC NET Admit Card contains crucial information related to both the candidate and the examination. After downloading, candidates should carefully review every detail. The admit card includes:
Candidate’s name, roll number, and application number
Photograph and signature
Subject name and code
Exam date, shift, and duration
Reporting time and gate closing time
Complete exam centre address
Important exam day instructions
In case of any mismatch or error in the details, candidates should immediately contact the NTA helpline during working hours. Even if there is an issue, candidates are advised to appear for the exam using the downloaded admit card, as corrections can be made later by the agency.
