Registration for the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) December 2025 session closes tomorrow, November 7 . Candidates must submit their applications by 11:50 PM Indian Standard Time through the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for conducting the examination, issued an advisory to all prospective candidates. This advisory reiterated the final deadline for application submission. Candidates who have not yet completed their application process are urged to do so before the window closes.
The application process requires candidates to fill and submit the online application form. Following form submission, the prescribed examination fee must be paid. A confirmation page is generated upon successful completion of these steps. Candidates must download and retain this confirmation page for all future reference.
NTA emphasized that only applicants who have successfully paid the fee will be considered as having completed the application process. The agency also advised candidates to carefully verify all personal and academic details before making the fee payment. No changes to the application will be permitted once the fee has been submitted.
UGC NET December 2025 Application Fees
The application fee varies based on the candidate’s category. The fee payment window remains active until 11:50 PM on November 7.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 1,150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | 600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | 325 |
Required Documents for Registration
Applicants for the UGC NET December 2025 must upload specific documents during the registration process. These documents are essential for verification and include academic records, identity proofs, and category certificates.
- Class 10 marksheet
- Class 12 marksheet
- Qualifying degree certificate
- Passport size identical photograph
- Candidate’s signature
- Valid photo identification
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
Application Correction Window
The NTA will provide a limited period for application corrections. The UGC NET December 2025 application correction window will open on November 10 and close on November 12 . This window allows successfully registered candidates to modify certain details submitted in their application.
During the correction period, candidates can update personal details and academic qualifications. They may also revise their exam city preferences. Additionally, scanned photographs, if incorrectly uploaded, can be modified. NTA advises candidates to review all information carefully during this timeframe.
UGC NET December 2025 Examination Details
The UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) mode. The tests are scheduled to take place from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2025 . The examination will cover 85 different subjects across various disciplines.
The scores obtained in the UGC NET are used for multiple academic and research purposes. Successful candidates may be eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) award. These scores are also a criterion for appointment as an assistant professor in Indian universities. Furthermore, the UGC NET scores are considered for admissions into PhD programmes across the country.