The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET December 2025 exam from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026 . This exam helps candidates qualify for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor positions in Indian universities and colleges. The exam will take place in computer-based test (CBT) mode for 85 different subjects . It will be held in two shifts each day: from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 3 PM to 6 PM .
Candidates waiting for their admit cards can expect them to be released soon. Based on previous exam trends, the UGC NET December 2025 admit card is likely to be available between December 26 and December 28, 2025 . This is typically 3 to 5 days before the exam starts. Candidates must download and print their admit card to enter the exam centre.
Earlier, NTA released the city intimation slips on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in . The city slip tells candidates the city where their exam centre is located. However, it does not show the exact address of the exam centre or any entry rules. All these specific details, including the centre address and important instructions for exam day, will only be mentioned on the official UGC NET December 2025 admit card.
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule by Subject
Here is the detailed schedule for the UGC NET December 2025 session, showing which subjects will be tested on each date and in each shift:
| Dates | Shift I (9 AM to 12 PM) | Shift II (3 PM to 6 PM) |
| December 31, 2025 | Law, Social Work, Tourism Administration, Prakrit, Telugu, Spanish, Kashmiri, Konkani | |
| January 2, 2026 | Computer Science & Application, Library & Info Science, Urdu, Forensic Science, Bengali, Human Rights, Arabic, Bodo | Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Oriya, Yoga, Punjabi, Social Med. & Comm. Health, Women Studies |
| January 3, 2026 | Commerce, Sanskrit, Santali, Criminology, Political Science (incl. International Relations / Strategic Studies), Disaster Management, Museology & Conservation | Geography, Education, Folk Literature, Maithili, Comparative Study of Religions, Indian Culture, Persian |
| January 5, 2026 | English, Sanskrit Traditional Subjects, Anthropology, Adult/Continuing Education, French, Dogri, Russian, Chinese | History, Visual Art, Assamese, Archaeology, Gujarati, Rajasthani, Tribal/Regional Languages |
| January 6, 2026 | Political Science, Defence & Strategic Studies, Arab Culture, Hindu Studies, Nepali, Comparative Literature, Japanese, Sindhi | Hindi, Tamil, Mass Communication, Kannada, Malayalam, Manipuri, Indian Knowledge Systems, German |
| January 7, 2026 | Economics (incl. allied fields), Management, Public Administration, Population Studies, Linguistics, Buddhist/Jaina/Gandhian/Peace Studies, Pali, Ayurveda Biology | Environmental Sciences, Home Science, Performing Arts (Dance/Drama/Theatre), Music, Electronic Science, Labour Welfare/HRM, Marathi, Physical Education |
How to Download Your UGC NET Admit Card
Once the admit cards are released, candidates can download them from the official NTA UGC NET website. Follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in .
- Look for the link that says "UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card Download."
- Click on the link and enter your application number and date of birth.
- Your admit card will appear on the screen.
- Check all details carefully.
- Download and take a clear printout of the admit card.
Important Instructions for Exam Day
On the day of the exam, it is compulsory for all candidates to bring a printed copy of their UGC NET December 2025 admit card . You must also carry a valid photo identity proof , such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card, or Voter ID. Without these documents, candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall. Candidates should reach their exam centre at the time mentioned on their admit card to complete all entry procedures smoothly.
