The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the official notification for the UGC NET June 2025 examination on April 16, 2025. This exam is conducted to assess the eligibility of candidates for the roles of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
The online application process is now active at ugcnet.nta.ac.in, and all interested candidates must apply before the deadline.
🔔 UGC NET June 2025: Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | April 16, 2025 |
| Online Registration Starts | April 16, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 7, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | May 8, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | May 9–10, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Expected in First Week of June |
| Exam Dates | June 21 to June 30, 2025 |
🧾 Application Fee Structure
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹1100 |
| OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender | ₹325 |
Payment must be made online through debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
📝 How to Apply Online
Candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process:
- Go to the official portal: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on “UGC NET June 2025: Apply Online”.
- Register with your basic details.
- Fill out the full application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the examination fee as per your category.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for your records.
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Requirements
- General / EWS candidates must have secured 55% marks in their postgraduate degree.
- OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender candidates require at least 50% marks.
Age Limit
| Purpose | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) | 30 years (as of June 1, 2025) |
| Assistant Professor | No upper age limit |
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India norms.
📘 UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern
The exam consists of two papers held in a single session without any break.
| Paper | Total Questions | Total Marks | Subjects | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 50 | 100 | General Teaching & Research Aptitude | Combined 3 Hours |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 | Subject Chosen by Candidate |
- All questions are multiple-choice.
- No negative marking is applicable.
📚 List of Subjects and Syllabus
The test is conducted in over 80 subjects. Candidates must choose the subject of their postgraduation or a closely related one. The syllabus for all subjects is available on the official website in PDF format.
🏙️ Exam Centres
UGC NET June 2025 will be held in Computer-Based Mode (CBT) across various cities in India. Applicants can select their preferred test city during registration.
📎 Official Links
✅ Selection Process
There are no separate stages or interviews. The final eligibility for Assistant Professor or JRF will be based on:
- Performance in both papers combined
- Cutoff criteria as set by NTA and UGC
Candidates qualifying for JRF are also eligible for Assistant Professor, but not vice versa.
