The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to conduct the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 session from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026, in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Ahead of the examination, the agency has released key updates, including the city intimation slip and the subject-wise examination schedule, enabling candidates to plan travel, preparation, and exam-day logistics in advance.
UGC NET December 2025: Important dates
Candidates can check the key exam related dates for the UGC NET December 2025 session below.
Event
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Date |
| City intimation slip release |
Available now |
| Admit card release |
A few days before the exam |
| Examination dates |
December 31, 2025 – January 7, 2026 |
| Mode of examination |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam duration |
3 hours (single session) |
UGC NET December 2025: Exam pattern
The examination will consist of two papers conducted in a single session:
- Paper I: Teaching and research aptitude (50 questions)
- Paper II: Subject-specific paper (100 questions)
There will be no break between the two papers.
UGC NET December 2025: Subject-wise exam schedule
December 31, 2025 (Shift I: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
| Subjects |
| Law (058), Social Work (010), Telugu (027), Tourism Administration and Management (093), Spanish (040), Prakrit (091), Kashmiri (084), Konkani (085) |
January 2, 2026
Shift I (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
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Shift II (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM) |
| Computer Science and Applications (087), Library and Information Science (059), Urdu (028), Forensic Science (082), Bengali (019), Arabic (029), Bodo (094), Human Rights and Duties (092) |
Sociology (005), Psychology (004), Philosophy (003), Oriya (023), Yoga (100), Punjabi (024), Social Medicine and Community Health (081), Women Studies (074) |
January 3, 2026
Shift I
|
Shift II |
| Commerce (008), Sanskrit (025), Santali (095), Criminology (068), Political Science/International Relations (090), Disaster Management (104), Museology and Conservation (066) |
Geography (080), Education (600), Folk Literature (071), Maithili (018), Indian Culture (050), Persian (042), Comparative Study of Religions (062) |
January 5, 2026
Shift I
|
Shift II |
| English (030), Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (073), Anthropology (007), Adult and Continuing Education (046), French (039), Dogri (033), Russian (041), Chinese (032) |
History (900), Visual Arts (079), Assamese (036), Tribal and Regional Languages (070), Archaeology (067), Gujarati (037), Rajasthani (043) |
January 6, 2026
Shift I
|
Shift II |
| Political Science (002), Defence and Strategic Studies (011), Arab Culture and Islamic Studies (049), Hindu Studies (102), Nepali (034), Comparative Literature (072), Japanese (045), Sindhi (101) |
Hindi (020), Tamil (026), Mass Communication and Journalism (063), Kannada (021), Malayalam (022), Manipuri (035), Indian Knowledge Systems (103), German (044) |
January 7, 2026
Shift I
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Shift II |
| Economics/Rural Economics/Development Planning (001), Management (017), Public Administration (014), Population Studies (015), Linguistics (031), Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies (060), Ayurveda (105), Pali (083) |
Environmental Sciences (980), Home Science (047), Management (Business, Marketing and Industrial Relations) (012), Physical Education (047), Labour Welfare and Human Resource Management (055), Electronic Science (088), Music (016), Marathi (038), Performing Arts (065) |
Important instructions for candidates
Candidates appearing for the exam are advised to carefully follow the guidelines issued by NTA to avoid any last-minute issues on the exam day.
- The UGC NET admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre.
- Candidates must carry a valid original photo identity proof along with the admit card.
- Electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, as well as bags and study material, are strictly prohibited inside the exam hall.
Candidates are advised to stay updated through the official website, as all notices, corrections, and announcements related to UGC NET December 2025 will be released only by the National Testing Agency.
