The **National Testing Agency (NTA)** has important news for students who registered for the **UGC NET December 2025** exams. The NTA will soon release the **admit cards** for these exams. The UGC NET exams are scheduled to be held from **December 31, 2025**, to **January 7, 2026**. Students can expect to download their admit cards for the December session around **December 26 or 27, 2025**. Before this, the NTA had already released the **city intimation slip** for all registered candidates.
UGC NET City Slip Released
The NTA has already released the **City Intimation Slip** for the UGC NET December 2025 exam. This slip tells candidates which city their exam will be held in. It helps students plan their travel before the actual admit card is out. Candidates can check their assigned exam city by downloading this slip from the official website. The city slip does not contain details about the exact exam centre, exam date, or shift timings. These specific details will only be available on the **UGC NET 2025 admit card**.
UGC NET Admit Card Release Date and Details
The **UGC NET 2025 admit card**, also known as the hall ticket, is a very important document for the exam. It will include your exact exam date, the shift (morning or evening), and the full address of your exam centre. You must carry this admit card to the examination hall. Without it, you will not be allowed to enter the exam. The NTA has stated that it plans to release the admit cards about **3 to 4 days before the exam date**. Based on this information, candidates can expect the admit card to be available on **December 26 or 27, 2025**, as the exams begin on December 31, 2025.
Important Dates for UGC NET December 2025
| Event | Date |
| UGC NET City Slip Release | Already Released |
| UGC NET Admit Card Release | Expected by **December 26 or 27, 2025** |
| UGC NET Exam Dates | **December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026** |
How to Download Your UGC NET 2025 Admit Card
Candidates can follow these simple, step-by-step instructions to download their admit card for the UGC NET December 2025 session:
- **Step 1: Visit the Official Website.** First, open your internet browser and go to the official UGC NET website. The address is **ugcnet.nta.nic.in**. This is the main online portal for all exam-related updates and downloads from the NTA.
- **Step 2: Find the Admit Card Link.** On the homepage of the website, look for a link that says "UGC NET Admit Card 2025" or "Download Admit Card". Click on this link to proceed.
- **Step 3: Enter Your Login Details.** A new page will open. Here, you will need to enter your personal login information. You must provide your **Application Number**, your **Date of Birth**, and a **Security Pin**. The security pin is usually a set of characters shown on the screen, which you need to type correctly to prove you are a human user.
- **Step 4: Submit Your Information.** After carefully entering all the required details into the correct boxes, click on the "Submit" button.
- **Step 5: Download and Print Your Admit Card.** Your UGC NET 2025 hall ticket will then appear on your computer screen. It is important to carefully check all the details printed on the admit card to ensure they are correct. After checking, download the admit card to your device. It is also essential to take a printout of the admit card. Make sure to keep several copies for your records and for presentation at the examination centre on the day of your exam.
