UGC NET is a national-level exam held every year to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorships, Junior Research Fellowships, or both for Indian Universities and Colleges. UGC-NET December Exam 2025 is scheduled for 31st December 2025, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th January 2026. The exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in two shifts from 9 am to 12 noon and from 3 pm to 6 pm. Candidates can check the complete UGC NET Datasheet and Schedule 2025-26 from the article.
UGC NET Datasheet and Schedule 2025-26 Out
As per Subject Wise UGC-NET December Exam Schedule 2025-26, the exam will be conducted for law, social work, Telugu, Tourism Administration and Management, Spanish, Prakrit, Kashmiri, Konkani, etc. on 31st December 2025 in morning shifts from 9 am to 12 noon. The UGC NET City Intimation Slip with city details has been released at www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
| Events | Dates |
| UGC NET City Intimation Slip 2025 | 21st December 2025 |
| UGC NET Admit Card 2025 | 28th December 2025 |
| UGC NET Exam Date 2025 | 31st December 2025, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th January 2026 |
UGC NET Admit Card 2025 Out – Click to Download
UGC NET December Exam Schedule 2025-26
UGC NET Exam 2025 is scheduled for 31st December 2025, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th and 7th January 2026. Candidates going to attend the exam, it is essential for them to have a detailed knowledge of the UGC NET 2025 December schedule to avoid missing out on any event.
| UGC NET Exam Schedule 2025-26 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exam Date |
Shift 1 (9 am to 12 noon) | Shift 2 (3 pm to 6 pm) | ||
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Subject Code | Subject Name | |
| 31 December 2025 | 058 | Law | – | – |
| 010 | Social Work | – | – | |
| 027 | Telugu | – | – | |
| 093 | Tourism Administration and Management | – | – | |
| 040 | Spanish | – | – | |
| 091 | Prakrit | – | – | |
| 084 | Kashmiri | – | – | |
| 085 | Konkani | – | – | |
| 02 January 2026 | 087 | Computer Science and Applications | 005 | Sociology |
| 059 | Library and Information Science | 004 | Psychology | |
| 028 | Urdu | 003 | Philosophy | |
| 082 | Forensic Science | 023 | Oriya | |
| 019 | Bengali | 100 | Yoga | |
| 029 | Arabic | 024 | Punjabi | |
| 094 | Bodo | 081 | Social Medicine & Community Health | |
| 092 | Human Rights and Duties | 074 | Women Studies | |
| 03 January 2026 | 008 | Commerce | 080 | Geography |
| 025 | Sanskrit | 009 | Education | |
| 095 | Santali | 071 | Folk Literature | |
| 068 | Criminology | 018 | Maithili | |
| 090 | Politics including International Relations / International Studies including Defence / Strategic Studies; West Asian Studies; South East Asian Studies; African Studies; South Asian Studies; Soviet Studies; American Studies |
050 | Indian Culture | |
| 104 | Disaster Management | 042 | Persian | |
| 066 | Museology & Conservation | 062 | Comparative Study of Religions | |
| 05 January 2026 | 030 | English | 006 | History |
| 073 | Sanskrit traditional subjects (including Jyotisha/Siddhanta Jyotish/Navya Vyakarna/Vyakarna/Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/Sankhya Yoga/Tantramataka Darshan/Shukla Yajurveda/Madhva Vedant/Dharmasastra/Sahitya/ Puranothihasa/Agama) |
079 | Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting / Sculpture / Graphics / Applied Art / History of Art) | |
| 007 | Anthropology | 036 | Assamese | |
| 046 | Adult Education / Continuing Education / Andragogy / Non Formal Education | 070 | Tribal and Regional Language / Literature | |
| 039 | French (French Version) | 067 | Archaeology | |
| 033 | Dogri | 037 | Gujarati | |
| 041 | Russian | 043 | Rajasthani | |
| 032 | Chinese | – | – | |
| 06 January 2026 | 002 | Political Science | 020 | Hindi |
| 011 | Defence and Strategic Studies | 026 | Tamil | |
| 049 | Arab Culture and Islamic Studies | 063 | Mass Communication and Journalism | |
| 102 | Hindu Studies | 021 | Kannada | |
| 034 | Nepali | 022 | Malayalam | |
| 072 | Comparative Literature | 035 | Manipuri | |
| 045 | Japanese | 103 | Indian Knowledge Systems | |
| 101 | Sindhi | 044 | German | |
| 07 January 2026 | 001 | Economics / Rural Economics / Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning / Development Studies / Econometrics / Applied Economics / Development Eco. / Business Economics | 089 | Environmental Sciences |
| 017 | Management (including Business Administration / Mgt. / Marketing / Marketing Mgt. / Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt. / Personnel Mgt. / Financial Mgt. / Co-operative Management) |
012 | Home Science | |
| 014 | Public Administration | 047 | Physical Education | |
| 015 | Population Studies | 055 | Labour Welfare / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations / Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management | |
| 031 | Linguistics | 088 | Electronic Science | |
| 060 | Buddhist; Jaina; Gandhian and Peace Studies | 016 | Music | |
| 105 | Ayurveda Biology | 038 | Marathi | |
| 083 | Pali | 065 | Performing Art – Dance / Drama / Theatre | |
UGC NET 2025 Exam Timings
UGC NET December Exam 2025 for different subjects will be conducted on different days and shifts. On 31st December 2025, exams will be conducted in a single shift from 9 am to 12 noon, and exams on other dates will be held in two shifts from 9 am to 12 noon and 3 pm to 6 pm.
- Morning Shifts- 9 am to 12 noon
- Afternoon Shift: 3 pm – 6 pm
UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025
Candidates preparing for the UGC NET exam are to be familiar with the UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025 to know the type of questions, topics asked in the exam, marking scheme, and other details.
| UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025 |
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| Particulars | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) | CBT |
| Duration | 1 Hour | 2 hours |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 50 | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 | 200 |
| Subjects |
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| Marking Scheme | 2 marks for each correct answer | 2 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No | No |
Last Minute Preparation Tips for UGC NET Exam 2025
The last preparation tips help candidates for revision to score good marks and ace the exam.
- Attempt Mock Tests- Candidates take one full-length UGC NET mock test every day to experience real exam conditions. Focus on accuracy, time management, and question selection while practising.
- Review Short Notes and Formulas- Quickly revise topics asked in the exam. Use your handwritten notes or concise revision sheets for better recall.
- Analyse Previous Year Papers- Go through UGC NET previous year question papers to identify frequently asked topics and question trends. This helps you focus on areas that carry higher weightage.
- Avoid New Topics- Do not start any new chapters or concepts now. Strengthen what you have already prepared and revise repeatedly for better retention.
- Stay Calm and Organised- Ensure adequate rest, a proper sleep schedule, and light meals before the exam. Plan your travel to the exam centre to avoid any last-minute stress.
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