The National Testing Agency (NTA) will start the UGC NET December 2025 exams soon. The exams begin on December 31, 2025 . This test helps Indian students qualify for Assistant Professor jobs and Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) in universities and colleges across India.
Students taking the exam on December 31, 2025 , must download their admit cards now. The NTA has already released these hall tickets. Get your admit card from the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in .
The UGC NET 2025 exam will be fully computer-based (CBT). You will take the exam at a special center. The test has two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2. Both papers are held in one session for three hours, with no break.
How to Download Your Admit Card
If you are taking the UGC NET exam on December 31, 2025 , here are the steps to get your admit card:
- Visit the official UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in .
- Find and click the link for "UGC NET Admit Card for December Session 2025".
- Enter your application number and date of birth carefully.
- Your admit card will appear. Check all details.
- Download and print at least two copies. You need one printed copy for the exam hall.
Facing Problems with Admit Card?
If you have trouble downloading your admit card or find any mistakes, contact the NTA immediately. They can help fix issues related to your admit card. Here are their contact details:
- Helpline Number: 011-40759000
- Email Address: ugcnet@nta.ac.in
UGC NET December 2025 Full Exam Schedule
The NTA has published the complete timetable for the UGC NET December 2025 session. Exams will happen over several days in two shifts. It is important to know your exact exam date and shift.
Here is the detailed subject-wise schedule:
| 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 & Information Science, Urdu, Forensic Science, Bengali, Human Rights, Arabic, Bodo | Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Oriya, Yoga, Punjabi, Social Medicine & Community Health, Women Studies |
| January 3, 2026 | Commerce, Sanskrit, Santali, Criminology, Political Science (including 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 (including 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/Human Resource Management, Marathi, Physical Education |
Key Things to Remember for Exam Day
Reach your exam center on time. Carry your printed admit card and a valid government ID (like Aadhaar or PAN card). Follow all rules from the exam officials. This will help ensure a smooth exam. We wish all students good luck!
