The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET December 2025 exam online (computer-based) at various centres across India. The exam will take place over multiple days, starting from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, presenting an important opportunity for lakhs of candidates aiming for eligibility as Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellows (JRF).
The UGC NET December 2025 admit card has not been uploaded on the official portal. However, based on past exam experiences, candidates can expect to receive their admit cards by approximately December 28, 2025, which is about 2–3 days before the first exam. As soon as it is made available, candidates will have to log in with their application number, password/date of birth on the official website to access their admit card for download. It is highly recommended that students download their admit card early enough so that they do not experience any technical hitches at the last minute, because there is no entry into the examination hall without a printed copy.
Exam Schedule and Shifts
The UGC NET December 2025 has been scheduled between six active examination days for 83-85 subjects on December 31, January 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, with off days of exams on January 1 and January 4.
Two shifts in a day are being maintained as follows:
Group 1 and Group 2 are offered for subjects of high-demand categories, such as Commerce, English, Hindi, and Political Science, to facilitate the appearance of a large number of candidates.
Exam Pattern and Important Instructions
There shall be one exam comprising two papers to be conducted in a single sitting of three hours.
Each correct answer carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking.
Documents Required at the UGC NET Exam Centre
The UGC NET admit card is the key document that candidates will need to carry to the exam venue. In case they do not possess it, entry into the examination hall will not be granted.
Besides carrying the admit card, keeping some other important things with them would help make their day hassle-free, such as a printed copy of the UGC NET Admit Card 2025
Produce a clean, printed copy of the admission letter. Phones are not allowed. Two passport-size photos, the same as those used in the application form. One government photo ID proof carries any one of the following: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport or Driving License
Details mentioned in UGC NET 2025 Admit card
The UGC NET Admit Card 2025 contains all the important details related to the candidate and the examination. After downloading the admit card, candidates should carefully check every detail to make sure there are no mistakes. If any information is incorrect, it should be reported to the exam authority immediately.
Candidate’s Personal Details
Candidate’s Name: Your name as filled in the application form
Father’s Name: Same as mentioned during registration
Roll Number: A unique number given by NTA for the exam
Application Number: The registration number generated while applying
Date of Birth and Gender: As provided in the application form
Photograph and Signature: Your uploaded passport-size photo and signature
Exam Schedule Information
Exam Date: The exact day your exam will be held
Exam Timing: Start and end time of the exam
Subject Name: The subject you selected for UGC NET
Shift Timing: Whether your exam is in the morning or evening shift
Reporting Time: The time by which you must reach the exam centre
Gate Closing Time: Entry is not allowed after this time
Exam Centre Details
Exam Centre Name: Name of the test venue
Exam Centre Address: Complete address with city, district, and PIN code
State of Test Centre: The state where the exam centre is located
Test Centre Number: A unique number assigned to your exam centre
