The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the UGC NET Admit Card 2025 for the December 2025 examination session. Candidates appearing in the UGC NET exam can now download their admit card from the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in using their Application Number and Password.
The UGC NET December 2025 Exam will be conducted from 31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026 in CBT (online) mode. The Exam City Intimation Slip was released on 21 December 2025, while the UGC NET Admit Card 2025 has been released on 28 December 2025, i.e., 3 days before the respective exam date.
Candidates must carry their Admit Card and a valid Photo ID Proof to the examination centre.
UGC NET Admit Card 2025 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET December 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Academic Session | 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 Hours |
| Papers | Paper 1 & Paper 2 (No Break) |
| Exam Dates | 31 Dec 2025 – 7 Jan 2026 |
| Exam City Slip | 21 December 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | 28 December 2025 |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
Latest Update – UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card Released
The UGC NET application window was open from 7 October to 7 November 2025. Correction window was available from 10 to 12 November 2025. NTA later released the UGC NET Exam Date Notice on 17 December 2025.
The exam will be held in two shifts daily:
| Shift | Timing |
|---|---|
| Morning Shift | 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| Evening Shift | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Candidates are advised to report to the exam centre as per the instructions mentioned in the admit card.
UGC NET Admit Card 2025 Release Status
NTA has released:
✔ Exam City Slip – 21 December 2025
✔ Admit Card – 28 December 2025 Onwards
The UGC NET Admit Card 2025 is issued 3 days before the exam date for each candidate.
Candidates must strictly follow exam guidelines mentioned in the admit card.
How to Download UGC NET Admit Card 2025
Follow these steps:
1️⃣ Visit the official website ugcnet.nta.nic.in
2️⃣ Click on UGC NET Admit Card 2025 Download Link
3️⃣ Enter:
- Application Number
- Password
- Security Pin
4️⃣ Click Submit
5️⃣ Your Admit Card will appear
6️⃣ Download and print it
Documents Required at Exam Centre
✔ UGC NET Admit Card 2025
✔ Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / DL / Passport)
✔ Photograph (same as application form)
Exam Pattern – UGC NET 2025
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Teaching & Research Aptitude | 100 | 50 | 3 Hours |
| Paper 2 | Subject-Specific | 200 | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Total | — | 300 | 150 | 3 Hours |
✔ No negative marking
Important Instructions
🔹 Reach the centre 1 hour before the exam
🔹 Carry printed admit card
🔹 Follow dress code & guidelines
🔹 Electronic devices are banned
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| UGC NET Admit Card 2025 | Click Here |
| UGC NET Exam City 2025 | Check Here |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.nic.in |
📌 Final Note
Candidates must check exam date, timing, reporting time, and venue printed on the admit card carefully.
