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NTA UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card Out (Hall Ticket Download)
Published on: 31st December 2025
National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card and Exam City Intimation Slip. The examination for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor is scheduled from 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026. Candidates who have applied for the December session can now download their Hall Ticket using their Application Number and Date of Birth. The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for 85 subjects. Scroll down for direct download links and important instructions.
National Testing Agency (NTA)
UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card & Exam Date
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IMPORTANT DATES
- Notification Date: 07 October 2025
- City Intimation Date: 21 December 2025
- Admit Card Release: 28 December 2025 Onwards
- Exam Start Date: 31 December 2025
- Exam End Date: 07 January 2026
- Shift 1 Timings: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Shift 2 Timings: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
- Result Declaration: February 2026 (Expected)
APPLICATION FEE (PAID)
- General / Unreserved: ₹1150/-
- General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹600/-
- SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹325/-
- Status: Registration Closed
ELIGIBILITY & AGE LIMIT
| JRF Age Limit | Not more than 30 years (as on 01.12.2025) |
| Assistant Professor | No Upper Age Limit |
| Educational Qualification | Master's Degree with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
| Age Relaxation | 5 Years for SC/ST/OBC/Women/PwD candidates |
EXAM PATTERN (CBT MODE)
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (General Aptitude) | 50 | 100 | Combined 3 Hours (180 Mins) |
| Paper II (Subject Specific) | 100 | 200 | |
| Total | 150 | 300 | No Break Between Papers |
Marking Scheme: +2 for correct answer. No Negative Marking.
Medium: Choice of Hindi or English (except language papers).
STEPS TO DOWNLOAD ADMIT CARD
- Visit the official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in or use the direct link below.
- Click on the link "UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card".
- Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth.
- Verify the Security Pin (Captcha) and click Submit.
- Your Admit Card will appear on the screen. Download and print 2 copies.
- Carry a valid Photo ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID) to the exam center.
IMPORTANT LINKS
| Direct Download Link | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Admit Card (Link 1) | Download Now |
| Download Exam City Slip | Click Here |
| Official Website (NTA) | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
| Subject-wise Exam Date Notice | Download PDF |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join Now |
RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR UGC NET 2025
| General Paper 1 (Common) | NTA UGC NET/SET/JRF Paper 1 by KVS Madan (Pearson) |
| General Paper 1 (Practice) | UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 by Arihant Experts |
| Commerce (Paper 2) | Trueman's UGC NET Commerce by Parveen Kataria |
| History / Political Science | UGC NET Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board |
| English Literature | Objective Approach to English Literature by Ivan K. Masih |
| Previous Year Solved Papers | Subject-wise Solved Papers by Oswaal or Youth Competition Times |
UGC NET 2025 PREPARATION STRATEGY
How to Maximize Your Score?
- Focus on Paper 1: Since there is no negative marking, aim to solve all 50 questions in Paper 1. Topics like Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning are scoring.
- Revise Core Concepts: For Paper 2, stick to your Master's degree syllabus and focus on repetitive themes from the last 5 years.
- Mock Tests: Practice online CBT mocks to get used to the interface, as NTA uses a specific software for the test.
- Time Management: Divide your 180 minutes—60 minutes for Paper 1 and 120 minutes for Paper 2.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
| Is there negative marking in UGC NET Dec 2025? | No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. |
| What should I carry to the exam center? | Printed Admit Card, one passport size photo, and original Photo ID proof. |
| When will the UGC NET Dec 2025 Answer Key be released? | Expected in the third week of January 2026. |
| Can I change my exam city now? | No, the exam city allotted on the admit card is final and cannot be changed. |