Application process for UGC NET December 2025 begins. Candidates can fill out online forms from October 7 to November 7. Eligibility, fees, and other details are available on the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
UGC NET 2025: The application process for the UGC NET December 2025 exam has been initiated by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Eligible and interested candidates can apply online for this examination through the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in . The application process will run from October 7, 2025, to November 7, 2025. Candidates can also fill out the form directly by clicking on the link available on this page. This is an important opportunity for candidates preparing for the UGC NET December session.
Important Dates
The important dates related to the application for UGC NET December 2025 are as follows. Online registration commenced on October 7, 2025. The last date to fill out the application form is November 7, 2025. This is also the last date to submit the application fee. If any corrections are required in the form, they can be made between November 10 and 12, 2025. The examination date will be announced later by NTA. Candidates are advised to keep these dates in mind and submit their forms and fees on time.
Eligibility for UGC NET December 2025
To participate in the UGC NET December 2025 exam, candidates must have passed their Post Graduation in the relevant subject or be in their final year of study. Additionally, candidates with a four-year graduation degree will also be considered eligible for the examination. If candidates wish to apply for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship), their maximum age should not exceed 31 years. There is no upper age limit for NET. This rule applies equally to all candidates.
Application Process
Applying online for UGC NET December 2025 is simple and convenient. Candidates can fill out the form from home and avoid additional charges from cafes or agencies. The step-by-step process for application is provided below. First, visit the official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in . On the website's homepage, click on “Registration for UGC-NET DEC 2025 is LIVE!” in the LATEST NEWS section. On the new page, click on the “Register yourself for the above-mentioned examination” link and complete registration by filling in the required information.
After registration, fill in other details related to the form. Then, candidates must upload their passport-sized photograph and signature. After this, submit the prescribed application fee and submit the form, keeping a printout safely. The printout will be useful for future reference, such as for the admit card or other purposes.
Application Fees
The application fee for UGC NET December 2025 has been determined according to the category of the candidates. Forms submitted without fee payment will not be accepted. General and Unreserved candidates must pay Rs 1150. For OBC and EWS categories, the application fee is Rs 600. For SC, ST, and PwD (Persons with Disabilities) category candidates, the fee has been set at Rs 325. Payment can be made via debit card, credit card, net banking, or E-Challan. Candidates are advised to submit the fee on time to avoid any hindrance in the application process.
