Home » 📅 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

EventDateDetails
Notification ReleaseApril 2025On NTA website
Application Start16 April 2025Apply online
Last Date to Apply12 May 2025Submission closes
Fee Payment Deadline13 May 2025Online only
Form Correction14–15 May 2025Limited fields editable
Exam Dates21–30 June 2025Multiple shifts
Admit Card ReleaseMid-June 2025To be announced
Result DeclarationJuly 2025 (Tentative)On official site
Official Portalugcnet.nta.ac.inNTA 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

PaperMarksNo. of QuestionsDurationTiming (Example)
Paper I100501 Hour9:00 AM–10:00 AM or 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Paper II2001002 Hours10:00 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

RequirementDetails
DegreeMaster’s or equivalent
Minimum Marks55% (General), 50% (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Transgender)
Final Year StudentsEligible to apply
Ph.D. Holders5% relaxation if Master’s completed before 19.09.1991

Age Limit (As of 01 June 2025)

CategoryJRF Age LimitRelaxationFinal Max Age (With Relaxation)Assistant Professor/Ph.D.
General/EWS30 years30 yearsNo upper age limit
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Third Gender30 years+5 years35 yearsNo upper age limit
Women30 years+5 years35 yearsNo upper age limit
LL.M. Degree Holders30 years+3 years33 yearsNo upper age limit
Research Experience30 yearsUp to 5 years35 yearsNo upper age limit
Ex-Defence Personnel30 yearsUp to 5 years (based on service)35 yearsNo upper age limit

📜 UGC NET Score Validity

QualificationScore Validity
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)3 years from certificate issue date
Assistant ProfessorValid 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

 

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