The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published the examination schedule for UGC NET December 2025, which has led to excitement among hopeful researchers and lecturers in India. The UGC NET December session will be held in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format between 31st December 2025 and 7th January 2026, according to the public notice posted on 12th October 2025. In several centres around the country, a candidate will undergo tests on 85 subjects. This test is important in deciding the eligibility to take the job of an Assistant Professor, to be offered the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and PhD Admissions in Indian universities and colleges.
Key Dates & Timeline
Registration Window: UGC NET December 2025 registration is live, from October 7 to November 7, 2025.
Correction Period: The candidates will have the chance to make corrections in their filed applications between November 10-12, 2025.
City Information: The notice will state that the allotment of the exam centres in the city will be made available on the NTA website approximately 10 days prior to the commencement of examinations.
It is highly encouraged that the candidates pay close attention to the official NTA webpage (nta.ac.in) and UGC NET portal (ugcnet.ac.in) in order to have additional information and notices.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download the Timetable
Visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) nta.ac.in.
Open the UGC NET Portal, starting with the home page, and visit the tab UGC NET or ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Find the latest news section, and click on Public Notice: UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule Released.
Download and print the PDF for future reference.
Key Points to Remember
The examinations are available in 85 subjects, and this would allow the aspirants of various fields to schedule their exams accordingly. The official announcement reflects that the test is going to be in CBT format, as it has been in recent cycles. Now that the registration has several stages, starting with registration and proceeding all the way to allotment of exam city, it is essential that candidates have multiple documents, including a valid Aadhar, identity proofs, and category certificates in order long before their exams. Any alterations or amendments in application forms should be well handled within the correction window, after which no more amendments will be allowed.
Next Step for Candidates
Candidates who want to appear in the UGC NET December 2025 are encouraged to take immediate action:
Step 1. Apply in advance through the official link on the portal of the UGC NET before the deadline of November 7, 2025, expires.
Step 2. Confirm everything thoroughly, name spelling, date of birth, status in the category etc.
Step 3. Use the opportunity of the correction window (Nov 10-12) to correct the minor mistakes.
Step 4. Be attentive to the announcement of exam city allotment, release of admit card and date sheet according to subjects.
Step 5. Mark the official website of NTA and UGC NET in order to receive new updates and download required PDFs.
Having such a schedule in the open now, thousands of candidates are able to make their preparation plan and important arrangements. As the December session approaches, focus will be on specific subject assignments, the issue of admit cards, etc. Due candidates need to refer to the official public notice and the NTA website in order to obtain more details on it.
