The UGC NET (University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test) is a national-level examination conducted to determine the eligibility of candidates for the post of Assistant Professor and for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of the UGC. It is held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and covers a wide range of subjects. UGC NET plays a key role in maintaining academic standards in higher education across India.
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UGC NET Exam Schedule Out : Overview Table
| Description | Details |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Exam Name | UGC NET (University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Objective of Exam | Eligibility for Assistant Professor and JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test – CBT) |
| Papers | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
| Paper 1 | Teaching & Research Aptitude (50 Questions – 100 Marks) |
| Paper 2 | Subject-Specific (100 Questions – 200 Marks) |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Exam Dates | 31st December, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th & 7th January |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
UGC NET Exam Schedule Out : Important dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | 07 October 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 07 October 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 November 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 10 November 2025 to 12 November 2025 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be Notified |
| Examination Date | 31st December, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th & 7th January |
| Result Declaration Date | To be Notified |
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UGC NET Exam Schedule Out: Exam Shift and Timing
| Shift | Timing | Duration |
| Shift 1 | 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3 Hours |
| Shift 2 | 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM | 3 Hours |
UGC NET Exam Schedule Out: Detailed Exam Schedule
The official examination schedule for the UGC NET has been released. This year, the exam will be conducted on December 31st, 2025, and January 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026. The examination will consist of two papers – Paper 1 (Teaching & Research Aptitude) and Paper 2 (Subject-based). Candidates are advised to prepare according to their specific exam date and shift.
| Shift | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 058 | Law |
| 010 | Social Work | |
| 027 | Telugu | |
| 093 | Tourism Administration and Management | |
| 040 | Spanish | |
| 091 | Prakrit | |
| 084 | Kashmiri | |
| 085 | Konkani |
Day 2: 02 January 2026
| Shift | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 087 | Computer Science and Application |
| 059 | Library and Information Science | |
| 028 | Urdu | |
| 082 | Forensic Science | |
| 019 | Bengali | |
| 029 | Arabic | |
| 094 | Bodo | |
| 092 | Human Rights and Duties | |
| Shift 2 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) | 005 | Sociology |
| 004 | Psychology | |
| 003 | Philosophy | |
| 023 | Oriya | |
| 100 | Yoga | |
| 024 | Punjabi | |
| 081 | Social Medicine & Community Health | |
| 074 | Women Studies |
Day 3: 03 January 2026
| Shift | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 008 | Commerce |
| 025 | Sanskrit | |
| 068 | Criminology | |
| 090 | Politics including International Relations/International Studies/Defence/Strategic Studies/West Asian/South East Asian/African/South Asian/Soviet/American Studies | |
| 104 | Disaster Management | |
| 066 | Museology & Conservation | |
| Shift 2 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) | 080 | Geography |
| 009 | Education | |
| 095 | Santali | |
| 071 | Folk Literature | |
| 018 | Maithili | |
| 050 | Indian Culture | |
| 042 | Persian | |
| 062 | Comparative Study of Religions |
Day 4: 05 January 2026
| Shift | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 030 | English |
| 073 | Sanskrit Traditional Subjects | |
| 007 | Anthropology | |
| 046 | Adult Education / Continuing Education / Non-Formal Education | |
| 039 | French (French Version) | |
| 033 | Dogri | |
| 041 | Russian | |
| 043 | Rajasthani | |
| Shift 2 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) | 006 | History |
| 079 | Visual Art (Including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) | |
| 036 | Assamese | |
| 070 | Tribal and Regional Language/Literature | |
| 067 | Archaeology | |
| 037 | Gujarati | |
| 032 | Chinese |
Day 5: 06 January 2026
| Shift | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 002 | Political Science |
| 011 | Defence and Strategic Studies | |
| 049 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | |
| 102 | Hindu Studies | |
| 034 | Nepali | |
| 072 | Comparative Literature | |
| 045 | Japanese | |
| 101 | Sindhi | |
| Shift 2 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) | 020 | Hindi |
| 026 | Tamil | |
| 063 | Mass Communication and Journalism | |
| 021 | Kannada | |
| 022 | Malayalam | |
| 035 | Manipuri | |
| 103 | Indian Knowledge Systems | |
| 044 | German |
Day 6: 07 January 2026
| Shift | Subject Code | Subject Name |
| Shift 1 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) | 001 | Economics / Rural Economics / Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning / Development Studies / Applied Economics / Business Economics |
| 017 | Management (Including Business Admn. Mgt. / Marketing / Industrial Relations / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. / Co-operative Management) | |
| 014 | Public Administration | |
| 015 | Population Studies | |
| 031 | Linguistics | |
| 060 | Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian and Peace Studies | |
| 105 | Ayurveda Biology | |
| Shift 2 (3:00 PM – 6:00 PM) | 089 | Environmental Sciences |
| 012 | Home Science | |
| 047 | Physical Education | |
| 055 | Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management | |
| 088 | Electronic Science | |
| 016 | Music | |
| 038 | Marathi | |
| 083 | Pali | |
| 065 | Performing Art – Dance/Drama/Theatre |
UGC NET Exam Schedule Out : Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Exam (CBT) | Computer Based Exam (CBT) |
| Duration | 1 Hour | 2 Hours |
| No. Of Questions | 50 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 200 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking Scheme | 2 Marks for each correct answer | 2 Marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
| Subjects/Topics | • Teaching Aptitude • Reading Comprehension • Research Aptitude • Data Interpretation • Logical Reasoning • Communication Technology • Governance, Polity, and Administration | Topics from Main Subject |
UGC NET Exam Schedule Out : Admit Card
The UGC NET 2025 Admit Card is released online by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on its official website. Candidates can download it using their Application Number and Date of Birth. The admit card contains important details such as exam date, shift timing, exam city, center address, and candidate instructions. Carrying a printed admit card along with a valid photo ID is mandatory on the exam day.
UGC NET Exam Schedule Out : Result
The UGC NET 2025 Result is declared online after the completion of the examination. NTA releases the result in the form of a scorecard showing subject-wise marks, total marks, percentile, and qualification status for Assistant Professor and JRF. Qualified candidates can download their e-certificate from the official portal once released.
