The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET June 2025 Notification. This national-level exam is vital for candidates aspiring for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor roles, or Ph.D. admissions in Indian universities and colleges.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | April 16, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 7, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 8, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | May 9–10, 2025 |
| Exam Dates | June 21–30, 2025 |
💰 Application Fees
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | ₹1150 |
| General-EWS / OBC-NCL | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹325 |
📝 How to Apply Online
-
Visit the official NTA website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
-
Click on "Apply for UGC NET June 2025"
-
Register using your email ID and mobile number
-
Fill out the form, upload documents, and pay the fee online
-
Save and print your application for future reference
📚 Eligibility Criteria
The UGC NET is open to Indian nationals who meet the required educational qualifications outlined in the official notification.
-
Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
-
General category candidates should have secured at least 55% marks.
-
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Third Gender candidates should have secured at least 50% marks.
-
-
Age Limit:
-
For JRF: Not more than 30 years as of June 1, 2025. Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms.
-
For Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
-
💻 Exam Pattern & Mode
The UGC NET June 2025 exam will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across 85 subjects. Your specific exam date, shift, and center details will be mentioned on the admit card.
The UGC NET June 2025 exam will consist of two papers conducted in a single session:
| Paper | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 50 | 100 | 3 hours |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 |
-
Paper I: General paper on teaching and research aptitude.
-
Paper II: Subject-specific paper based on the candidate's chosen subject.
-
All questions will be multiple-choice and there is no negative marking.
🎯 Preparation Support
Looking for high-quality preparation materials?
Explore our UGC NET Commerce study resources exclusively on StudyCommerce.in!
📞 Help & Support
For any application or exam-related queries, contact NTA:
-
Phone: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700
-
Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in