📅 UGC NET 2025 Exam Dates Announced

The UGC NET 2025 June Cycle exam will be conducted between June 21 and June 30, 2025 in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates will appear for the exam in multiple shifts, covering 85 subjects across India.

🔍 UGC NET 2025 Important Dates

Event	Date	Details
Notification Release	April 2025	On NTA website
Application Start	16 April 2025	Apply online
Last Date to Apply	12 May 2025	Submission closes
Fee Payment Deadline	13 May 2025	Online only
Form Correction	14–15 May 2025	Limited fields editable
Exam Dates	21–30 June 2025	Multiple shifts
Admit Card Release	Mid-June 2025	To be announced
Result Declaration	July 2025 (Tentative)	On official site
Official Portal	ugcnet.nta.ac.in	NTA UGC NET page

🧾 UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern

The UGC NET 2025 exam comprises two papers, both conducted on the same day without any break. The exam tests candidates on teaching aptitude, research aptitude, reasoning ability, and subject-specific knowledge.

📝 Exam Structure

Paper	Marks	No. of Questions	Duration	Timing (Example)
Paper I	100	50	1 Hour	9:00 AM–10:00 AM or 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Paper II	200	100	2 Hours	10:00 AM–12:00 PM or 4:00 PM–6:00 PM

• Total Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
• Marking Scheme: +2 marks for each correct answer; no negative marking

📘 UGC NET 2025 Syllabus Overview

• Paper I: Common to all – focuses on teaching and research aptitude, comprehension, communication, logical reasoning, data interpretation, ICT, etc.
• Paper II: Subject-specific – based on the candidate’s post-graduate specialization.

🧑‍🎓 UGC NET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet both educational and age-based eligibility to apply.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Requirement	Details
Degree	Master’s or equivalent
Minimum Marks	55% (General), 50% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Transgender)
Final Year Students	Eligible to apply
Ph.D. Holders	5% relaxation if Master’s completed before 19.09.1991

⏳ Age Limit (As of 01 June 2025)

Category	JRF Age Limit	Relaxation	Final Max Age (With Relaxation)	Assistant Professor/Ph.D.
General/EWS	30 years	–	30 years	No upper age limit
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Third Gender	30 years	+5 years	35 years	No upper age limit
Women	30 years	+5 years	35 years	No upper age limit
LL.M. Degree Holders	30 years	+3 years	33 years	No upper age limit
Research Experience	30 years	Up to 5 years	35 years	No upper age limit
Ex-Defence Personnel	30 years	Up to 5 years (based on service)	35 years	No upper age limit

📜 UGC NET Score Validity

Qualification	Score Validity
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	3 years from certificate issue date
Assistant Professor	Valid for lifetime

The JRF certificate is a crucial document for those aiming to pursue full-time research or a Ph.D. with financial support.

🔗 How to Apply for UGC NET 2025

1. Visit the official portal: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
2. Click on “Apply for UGC NET June 2025”
3. Fill in the application form, upload documents
4. Pay application fees online
5. Download confirmation page

🛑 Tip: Apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues

🎯 Why UGC NET?

Clearing the UGC NET exam opens up rewarding opportunities such as:

• Becoming a lecturer or assistant professor
• Qualifying for government-funded research projects
• Getting admitted to Ph.D. programs
• Gaining eligibility for academic fellowships in India