UGC NET 2025: Exam City Intimation Slip (Out), Admit Card, Exam Dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET exam city intimation slip 2025 for the exam to be conducted on June 26 and 27, 2025, on its official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Earlier, the city intimation slip was released for June 25, 2025. The UGC NET June session 2025 exam will be conducted from June 25 to 29, 2025, for 85 subjects. The list of subjects includes History, Geography, Mass Communication & Journalism, English, French, Russian, French, Political Science, Information Science, etc.

The UGC NET city intimation slip will be followed by the UGC NET 2025 June application form on the official website. The intimation city slip will consist of all the information about the exam venue. The UGC NET admit card 2025 will be released approximately 4-7 days before the final exam dates.

Students can read more about the UGC NET 2025 in this article, including all the important dates, highlights, and more.

UGC NET Notification 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the UGC NET 2025 notification on the official website for the June session. The National Testing Agency (NTA) holds the UGC NET or NTA UGC NET exam twice a year to assess applicants' qualifications for assistant professorships, junior research fellowships, or both in Indian universities and colleges.

Particulars (June Session)	Direct Link
UGC NET City Intimation Slip Notification PDF	Download Here

About UGC NET Exam 2025

The full form of UGC NET is the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test. It is a national-level entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) biannually, on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC), to provide admission to an eligible candidate for the posts of Lecturer (LS) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in various colleges or universities across the nation.

UGC NET 2025 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	UGC NET
Full Form	University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test
Exam Level	National Level
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Courses Offered	Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Lectureship (LS)
Exam Mode	Offline (Pen and Paper)
Languages	English or Hindi
UGC NET Exam Duration	Paper 1 - 90 Minutes Paper 2 - 90 Minutes
UGC NET Official Website	ugcnet.nta.nic.in
UGC NET Helpline Number	8076535482 / 7703859909

Candidates who acquire a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are eligible to pursue research in the subject of their post-graduation or a related subject. The number of seats available varies every year based on the requirements of the universities. UGC validates and inspects the universities in India before finalising vacant positions.

The performance of the candidates in both papers of UGC NET 2025 will be accounted for by awarding a JRF and eligibility for Lectureship (LS). Candidates qualifying exclusively for Lectureship (LS) will not be considered for JRF.

Fellowship is offered only to candidates who qualify for the JRF mark. This will be provided by UGC or other institutions under various schemes. A monthly stipend of INR 25,000/- is provided during the period of research. The validity period of this offer is 2 years from the date of the issue of the JRF Letter.

UGC NET 2025 Exam Date

The UGC NET 2025 exam dates are out for the June session. The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the UGC NET 2025 notification every year. Applicants must check the UGC NET Exam Dates 2025 shared below.

UGC NET Exam Date 2025 for June Session

The authorities have released the UGC NET June session dates 2025 on ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Tabulated below are all the important dates for the UGC NET 2025 June session. 

Event	Dates
UGC NET Notification 2025 Release Date	April 06, 2025
UGC NET 2025 Application Form Submission Starts	April  06, 2025
UGC NET 2025 Application Form Submission Ends	May 07, 2025
UGC NET 2025 Fee Payment Last Date	May 13, 2025
UGC NET 2025 Application Form Correction Window	May 13 and 14, 2025
UGC NET June Exam Date 2025	June 25 to 29, 2025
UGC NET June 2025 Exam City Intimation Slip	June 19, 2025
Release Date of UGC NET 2025 Admit Card	June 2025 (tentative)
Release Date of UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key	July 2025 (tentative)
Submission of Challenges Against UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key	July 2025 (tentative)
Release Date of UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key (June cycle)	August 2025 (tentative)
Release Date of UGC NET June 2025 Result	August 2025 (tentative)
Release Date of UGC NET June 2025 Cutoff	August 2025 (tentative)

UGC NET Exam Date 2025 for December Session

UGC NET 2025 exam date for the December session will be conducted in December 2025. Tabulated below are all the important dates for the December session.

UGC NET Exam Date 2025 for Jun Session

Events	Dates
UGC NET 2025 Notification	November 2025 (tentative)
UGC NET 2025 Application Form Date	November 2025 (tentative)
Exam City Intimation Link Activation	November 2025 (tentative)
Last Date to Submit Online Application Form	December 2025 (tentative)
Last Date to Pay UGC NET 2025 Application Fee	December 2025 (tentative)
UGC NET 2025 Application Correction Window	December 2025 (tentative)
UGC NET 2025 Exam Date	January 2025 (tentative)
UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key	January 2025 (tentative)
Answer Key Challenge Window	February 2025 (tentative)
UGC NET 2025 Final Answer Key	February 2025 (tentative)
UGC NET 2025 Exam Result Date	March 2025 (tentative)

UGC NET 2025 Exam: Timetable

The UGC NET timetable 2025 for the June session is released on the official website. The exam is held in two shifts: The morning Shift - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the Evening Shift - 3:00 PM to 06:00 PM.  Candidates can look at the UGC NET 2025 timetable for the June session to make their preparation strategies.

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025

The basic UGC NET 2025 eligibility criteria for the candidates who want to apply for UGC NET exam is to have completed their master's degree or an equivalent, with a minimum aggregate of 55%. Earlier, the upper age limit for applying for UGC NET JRF was 31 years. It has been reduced by one year, i.e., up to 30 years, as of Jun 1, 2025, for the candidates who belong to the General category.

For the reserved category (SC, ST, OBC), the upper age limit to apply is 35 years, which means a relaxation of 5 years. For more details on UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025, candidates can refer below.

UGC NET Educational Qualification 2025

The educational qualification for UGC NET 2025 is as follows.

• Candidates must have obtained at least 55% marks in their post-graduation or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Students who are in their final year are eligible to appear in the exam.
• Candidates who hold Ph.D. degrees and whose post-graduation was completed before the exam date are provided with a relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks.

UGC NET Category-Wise Educational Criteria

Category	UGC NET Educational Qualification
General Category	Secured at least 55% marks in master’s degree or equivalent in subjects like Electronics Science, Social Science, Computer Science and Application
SC/ST/OBC	Equivalent in education domains mentioned for the general category
Ph.D. Degree Holders	5% mark relaxation is provided for candidates who have completed the PG program.

UGC NET Age Limit 2025

The age limit criteria for 2025 UGC NET are given below.

Junior Research Fellowship: For candidates belonging to the General category, the upper age limit is 30 years as of Jun 1, 2025.

Assistant Professorship: No upper age limit.

UGC NET 2025 Category-Wise Age Criteria

Posts	Age Limit
Junior Research Fellowship	30 years
Assistant Professor	No Age Limit

UGC NET Application Form 2025

The UGC NET 2025 application form was released on the official website on April 06, 2025, for the June session. The last date to fill out the application form was extended to May 07, 2025; however, the fee payment window was activated till May 14, 2025. The application process consists of registration, application form, uploading documents and paying the fees. All the steps for UGC NET Registration 2025 are to be carried out online. Applicants must provide accurate information during the UGC NET 2025 application process. Applicants may be disqualified if any inconsistency is found.

UGC NET Application Fee 2025

UGC NET application fees for different categories are given below. The fees can be paid either online through credit card/debit card/net banking or offline through e-Challan. The following table contains the revised fee structure.

UGC NET 2025 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1150/-
Other Backwards Classes (OBC)	INR 650/-
SC/ST/PWD	INR 325/-

Documents Required While Filling UGC NET Application Form 2025

The following documents are required to apply for UGC NET 2025.

• Marks Sheets of Classes 10 and 12
• A scanned file of a Photograph and a Signature
• A valid Credit/Debit/Net banking for fee payment.

UGC NET Document Upload

When applying for the UGC NET 2025 exam, candidates must upload scanned photographs and signatures. The photograph must be passport-sized, recently taken against a white background, and it must be a colored photograph. The signature must be in blue or black ink on white paper.

The following are the document specifications that must be followed when uploading them on the UGC NET application form 2025.

UGC NET 2025 Image Specifications

Details	Photograph	Signature
Size	10 KB - 100 KB	4 KB - 30 KB
Format	JPEG	JPEG
Dimensions	3.5 cm x 4.5 cm	3.5 cm x 1.5 cm

Steps to Apply Online for UGC NET

A step-by-step procedure to apply for 2025 UGC NET is provided below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UGC NET at nta.ac.in.
• Step 2: Candidates need to click on the 'Registration of Online Application Form' link under 'Candidate Activity'.
• Step 3: The link will be redirected to a new page. Candidates need to click on the 'New Registration' button if registering for the first time, or enter the required details such as application number, password and security pin and click on the 'Sign in' button if already registered.
• Step 4: Login credentials will be sent to the newly registered mobile number and email ID. Candidates can use these credentials to get the application form.
• Step 5: Fill in the application form with the required details without any mistakes.
• Step 6: Upon filling in the UGC NET application form, candidates need to upload the required documents, i.e., a scanned copy of a passport-sized photograph and signature.
• Step 7: Candidates can then proceed to pay the application fee.
• Step 8: When the payment is successfully done, candidates can take a printout of the application form for future reference.

UGC NET Admit Card 2025

UGC NET hall ticket 2025 will be released for the June session on the official website. Applicants had to enter the login credentials required to download their UGC NET hall ticket 2025 from the official website.

The city intimation slips for the UGC NET 2025 examination have been released for all the exams on the official website. Thus, students need to enter the login credentials required to download their city intimation slip.

UGC NET Admit Card 2025 is an important document a candidate must carry to the examination hall. A candidate must bring a government-approved ID card, a photograph, and an admit card. Candidates must have valid admit cards and ID proof to be allowed to take the exam.

Steps to Download UGC NET Admit Card 2025

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the UGC NET hall ticket.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UGC NET.
• Step 2: Candidates need to enter the application number and password.
• Step 3: Candidates need to click on the 'Submit' tab, and the admit card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 4: Candidates can take a printout of the admit card and retain it carefully.

Details Mentioned on UGC NET Hall Ticket 2025

The UGC NET 2025 admit card contains necessary information about the candidate and the examination. Below are the details mentioned in the admit card.

• Candidate's Name
• Father's Name
• Exam Subject
• Exam Center
• Exam Date and Time
• Candidate's Email ID
• Application Number
• Exam Instructions.

Documents Required Along With UGC NET Admit Card

Candidates will be asked to carry certain documents like a valid photo identity proof with its photocopy, two recent passport-size photographs, along with UGC NET 2025 admit card. The photographs should be the same as those uploaded during the application process. Candidates can bring any of the following documents as photo identity proof.

• Aadhar Card
• PAN Card
• Passport
• Ration Card
• Permanent Driver's License
• Voter Card

UGC NET Syllabus 2025

UGC Chairman Jagdish Kumar has informed in a meeting that the UGC NET syllabus 2025 will be revised, and a committee will be framed to exercise smoothly. The updated syllabus will be released soon on the official portal.

UGC NET syllabus 2025 is decided by the National Testing Agency (NTA). UGC NET 2025 will have 2 papers - Paper 1 and Paper 2. In addition, NTA has added a new subject 'Hindu Studies' (Subject code 102) to the list of subjects. Candidates must go through the syllabus carefully and prepare well for the examination by covering all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. The subject and marks allotment for papers 1 and 2 are given below.

Paper 1 intends to test the aptitude of the candidates in terms of teaching and research. The questions here will be generic and not core subject-oriented. It will test the candidates' comprehension, reasoning ability, general awareness, and divergent thinking skills. Paper 1 will assess the cognitive skills of the candidates. Paper 2 will be subject-oriented, and it will test the core subject knowledge of the candidates.

There are almost 82 subjects for the candidates to choose from, per the UGC NET syllabus 2025. Here are the subject-wise syllabi for UGC NET Paper 2 2025:

• Sociology
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Physics
• Management
• Law
• History
• Geography
• English
• Economics
• Commerce

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025

UGC NET exam pattern 2025 consists of two papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates can go through the below details regarding the UGC NET 2025 exam pattern.

Paper 1: Paper 1 consists of 50 questions, and candidates should answer all 50 questions. A maximum of 100 marks will be awarded for paper 1 if all the answers are right. The duration of Paper 1 is 60 minutes.

Paper 2: Paper 2 has 100 questions, and all of them are mandatory to be attempted. The marks will be awarded to the applicant out of 100 marks. The maximum time allotted for Paper 2 is 120 minutes, and each question carries 2 marks.

UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern

Particulars	UGC NET Paper 1	UGC NET Paper 2
Exam Mode	OMR Based
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Type of Paper	50	100
Total Number of Questions	MCQs
Total Marks	100 Marks	200 Marks
Marching Scheme	+2 for Correct Answer 0 for Incorrect Answer
Language	English and Hindi

UGC NET Reference Books 2025

One of the best ways for candidates to prepare well for examinations is to thoroughly read UGC NET Books 2025 and practice them. To help with UGC NET 2025 exam preparation, candidates can go through the below-mentioned books, which can be of help to ace the exams.

UGC NET Reference Books for Paper 1 2025

The reference books for UGC NET 2025 paper 1 are as follows.

• CBSE UGC NET/SET/JRF – Paper 1: Teaching and Research Aptitude by KVS Madaan
• Trueman's UGC NET/SET General Paper I by M. Gagan and Sajit Kumar
• UGC NET/SET Paper 1 by McGraw Hill Education
• UGC NET/JRF/SLET General Paper-1 Teaching & Research Aptitude by Arihant Experts
• CBSE UGC-NET: Teaching and Research Aptitude-JRF and Assistant Professor Exam Guide (for Paper-I) (CBSE UGC (NET) JRF & Asstt. Professor Exam) by Dr M.S. Ansari & RPH Editorial Board
• UGC-NET (Paper-I) 50 Practice Papers (Solved) by Ramesh Publishing House
• UGC NET/SET (JRF & LS) 14 Years' Solved Papers Teaching and Research Aptitude Paper-I

UGC NET Reference Books for Paper 2 2025

UGC NET 2025 recommended books for paper 2 are below.

• Political Science: Trueman's UGC NET Political Science by KA Babu and Sajit Kumar
• Philosophy: Trueman's UGC NET Philosophy by A.M. Tripathi
• Sociology: Trueman's UGC NET Sociology by S.Hussain
• Commerce: Trueman's UGC NET Commerce by Parveen Kataria, Anshu Kataria and M. Shivani
• Education: Trueman's UGC NET Education by GaganManocha
• English: UGC NET/SET (JRF & LS) English Literature Paper II & III by Arihant Experts (Author),‎ Third (Editor)

UGC NET Preparation Tips 2025

Applicants should remember the following things while preparing for UGC NET 2025. Candidates can find help on how to crack UGC NET Exam 2025 & by following the tips below.

• Time Management: Time management is the key to success. Aspirants will have to write two papers to plan their course of action, dividing time for each question. Also, spend only a little time on one question, which may reduce your chances of covering the rest.
• Analyze Previous Years' Question Papers: Solve previous years' papers and mock papers for UGC NET. This will give you an idea of how the questions in the exam will be framed. Changes in the question papers can be well predicted over the years if practised diligently.
• Use of Flashcards. To enhance memory retention, you can use flashcards. Preparing these for the important concepts that are hard to memorize can be very useful. You can paste them on a wall to take your preparation to the next level.

UGC NET Exam Centres 2025

UGC NET exam centres 2025 list for the June session will be released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). However, students can refer to the list of exam centres 2025 given for June sessin.

NTA has canceled the UGC NET exam for the June session, scheduled on Aug 27, 2025, for the Jaipur center. The conducting authority will issue a public notice regarding the re-examination.

Candidates who have submitted the application form on time can check and download the advance exam city intimation slip using their application number and date of birth. Applicants will choose 4 UGC NET exam centres 2025 while filling in the UGC NET application.

The NTA, the UGC NET's conducting authority, ensures that candidates are allotted their preferred exam centres. It cannot be changed once an exam centre is allotted, and seats will be allotted based on availability.

Documents Required at UGC NET Exam Centres

Candidates will have to carry the following documents to the exam hall along with them.

• Admit Card
• Photo ID proof
• A passport-size photo.

UGC NET Paper Analysis 2025

UGC NET paper analysis 2025 for the exam scheduled for Jun 18, 2025 shifts 1 and 2 have been shared with the candidates. The analysis will help students understand the level of the question paper and pattern and to prepare accordingly for further shifts.

The paper analysis of UGC NET 2025 has been shared for each shift and exam day. Applicants must check the page to be updated with the latest happenings. Candidates must check the table shared below.

UGC NET Answer Key 2025

UGC NET provisional answer key for the exams conducted between January 3 to January 27, 2025 has been released at the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Moreover, the authority will soon announce the official release date of the final answer key.

However, students must note that for now the answer key and question paper of August session for shifts 1 and 2 has been released. The link for the same is shared in the table below.

Particulars	Direct Link
UGC NET Shift 1 Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 (June Session)	TBU
UGC NET Shift 2 Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 (June Session)	TBU
UGC NET Shift 1 Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 (June Session)	TBU
UGC NET Shift 2 Paper 1 Answer Key 2025 (June Session)	TBU

Steps to Download UGC NET Answer Key

Steps to download UGC NET answer key 2025 for the exam are given below.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
• Step 2: On the left-hand side of the homepage, locate the 'Public Notice' column.
• Step 3: Find the link to the Answer Keys for UGC NET June 2025.
• Step 4: Click on the link.
• Step 5: candidates will be redirected to a single PDF file that contains the final answers to UGC NET question papers of all 82 subjects.

UGC NET Result 2025

The UGC NET 2025 result link to download the result, e-certificate, and JRF letter will be activated on the official website. Students who qualify for the UGC NET exam are eligible for JRF and receive the award letter. Applicants must provide their application number, date of birth, and the security verification captcha code to download the certificate and letter.

The UGC NET result 2025 for the December session was released on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can view the result on the official website using their registered login credentials. The result card will not be mailed or sent to the candidate by post.

Steps to Download UGC NET Result

Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download their UGC NET 2025 result.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website of UGC NET at ugcnetdec2025.ntaonline.in.
• Step 3: Enter the application number and date of birth along with your password, and then log in.
• Step 4: The result card will be displayed on the screen.
• Step 5: Take a printout of the result card for future use.

Details Mentioned on UGC NET Scorecard

Candidates can check with the below information, which will be available in the UGC NET scorecard 2025.

• Candidate's Name
• Hall Ticket Number
• Rank Scored
• Name of the subject or course
• Marks obtained in each paper
• Total Marks
• Percentage Secured.

Read More: UGC NET Score Card 2025

UGC NET Cut Off 2025

After the results are announced, NTA will release the category-wise UGC NET cut off marks for the June session. Candidates can visit the official website to check the subject-wise cut off marks for different categories. For the General category, the minimum UGC NET qualifying marks for UGC NET 2023 is 40%, whereas for the reserved category, it is 35%.

They must note that the cut off marks depend on various factors like the number of vacancies available, the difficulty level of the examination, the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, etc.

The conducting authority, the NTA, decides UGC NET 2025 cut off marks. The cut off is the minimum qualifying marks a candidate must score to be eligible for Lectureship (LS) and Fellowship (JRF). A separate cut off list is prepared for category-wise eligibility and subject-wise eligibility.

UGC NET 2025 Cut Off

Category	Minimum Cut Off Marks (Paper 1 + Paper 2)
General/EWS	40% (120 marks)
OBC/SC/ST/PwD	35% (105 marks)

UGC NET Counselling 2025

After declaring the UGC NET results 2025, the conducting authority will announce the counselling dates on the official website. UGC NET 2025 Counselling is only for the candidates who clear the examination. Candidates must have all their original documents ready for the procedure.

Candidates must follow the schedule and instructions given out by the conducting body. The counselling process will include document verification after the seat allotment. Before counselling, candidates must research which course and college they want to choose.

Considering the candidate's score and the previous year's cut-off will help decide the course and college that can be expected. However, the official schedule will be shared once it is released.

UGC NET Selection Process

Candidates who score qualifying marks and are eligible for a Lectureship (LS) or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) under 2025 UGC NET will be called for counselling. During counselling, candidates will be allotted to the postings they have applied for only if deemed eligible.

UGC NET Contact Details 2025

In case of queries or doubts, candidates can reach out to the concerned authorities through the following contact details for the UGC NET 2025.

Address:
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi, Pin:110 002, India.

Helpline Number: 8076535482 / 7703859909

Official Website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in