UGC NET : 31 Dec 2026
| UGC NET 2025 Exam Date | December 31, 2026, January 1, 2, 4, 5, 6,and 7, 2027 |
| Exam Name | University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test |
| Common Name | UGC NET |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Frequency | Twice |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
What Is UGC NET?
University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level entrance exam for students aspiring to become professors or assistant professors in colleges and universities in India. Candidates passing these examinations can take up the post of Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellowship. Aspirants can participate in active research in various fields. They can be selected for any 1 of the positions and not both. UGC NET 2025 exam date will be conducted on January 3 to 27, 2025. The registration process for the same will start on November 19, 2025.
Admit card and result dates will be released soon. Candidates applying for this exam must have completed their master's program with at least 55% marks or equivalent. Other than this, candidates applying for Junior Research Fellowship have to be below 30 years of age. Those applying for the Assistant Professors post need not have to adhere to any age limit.
NTA UGC NET Exam Details:
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Number of Subjects | 81 |
| Language Option | English |
| Maximum Number of Attempts | Junior Research Fellowship (Unlimited attempts upto 31 years of age) Assistant Professors (Unlimited attempts throughout lifetime) |
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