NTA has advised the candidates to fill all the information while applying as no corrections can be made after the form is submitted. The application will be considered complete only when the candidate successfully pays the prescribed fee. After submitting the form, it is important to download the confirmation page and keep it safe, so that it can be used in any future situation.

Announcing the exam dates, NTA has said that the UGC NET December 2025 exam will be conducted from 31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026. Examination city information (city slip) will be made available for download 10 days before the examination and admit card 4 days before the examination.

This examination will be held in the form of Computer Based Test (CBT) at various centers across the country. UGC NET exam is conducted to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in universities and colleges.

NTA has warned the candidates to avoid any fake website or rumor and apply only by visiting the official website. Before applying, candidates have been advised to read all the rules and instructions carefully, so that their application does not get rejected due to any mistake. Candidates who face any problem in the application process can get assistance through NTA helpline or email.

Candidates can easily fill the UGC NET application form sitting at home. For this, they will first have to go to NTA website ugcnet.nta.ac.in and click on ‘Registration for UGC-NET DEC 2025’.

Then you will have to register, fill the information related to the form, upload photograph and signature, and finally pay the fee online. Detailed guidelines and information brochure regarding the application process has also been issued by NTA.