UGC NET 2025 Online Application Form: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the UGC NET June 2025 online application form on its official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is conducted twice a year to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor roles and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Below is a detailed guide for aspirants planning to apply for the June 2025 cycle.
UGC NET 2025 Online Application Form Overview
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | UGC NET June 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Professorship (AP):
- Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in any subject from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for SC ST, PwD or OBC-NCL).
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
- Master’s degree in any subject from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for SC ST, PwD or OBC-NCL).
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD):
- Same as AP/JRF, or a four-year Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a UGC-recognized university with at least 75% marks.
UGC NET Age Limit
| Name of Post | Details |
| Assistant Professorship (AP): | Not applicable. |
| Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): | **30 years as of June 1, 2025, with upper age relaxation: **OBC-NCL: +3 years (up to 33 years) SC/ST/PwD/Women: +5 years (up to 35 years) **L.L.M. degree holders: +3 years additional relaxation |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): | Not applicable. |
UGC NET Vacancy Details
UGC NET Salary
UGC NET Application Fees
- General/ Unreserved: Rs.1150/-
- Gen-EWS/ OBC-NCL: Rs.600/-
- SC/ ST/ PWD: Rs.325/-
- Pay Fee Through Net Banking Debit Card/ Credit Card/ UPI.
Exam Pattern
The NTA will hold the UGC NET June 2025 in online mode utilizing the Computer-Based Test mode, a total number of 50 MCQs and 100 MCQs is going to be asked in Paper 1 and Paper 2, respectively. Each question will be of 2 marks and no mark will be deducted for incorrect response or unattempted questions.
To touch the maximum number of questions in the UGC NET June 2025, a candidate will get an exam time duration of 03 Hours, and the medium of exam is going to be English and Hindi or the regional language.
How to Apply for UGC NET 2025 Online Application Form
The step-by-step instructions to apply for the UGC NET June 2025 is available below, after its availability you will be able to apply by going through the listed points.
- Go to the official website of the University Grant Commission National Eligibility Test, which is accessible at https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/.
- Lookout for an option that reads ‘UGC NET June 2025 – New Registration,’ under the section of Important Links, tap on it and go to the next page.
- Now, you have to enter required details and complete the registration process to get the login credentials.
- Login with your Application Number and Date of Birth, and provide all the required details accurately, and get redirected to the next page.
- Here, you will have to upload required documents with photograph and signature in required size and format.
- Lastly, you have to pay the application fee using the debit card, credit card or any other provided payment gateway and submit the application.
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 16-04-2025
- Application Last Date: 07-05-2025
- Fee Payment Last Date: 08-05-2025
- Examination Date: 21 to 30 June 2025
UGC NET June 2025 Schedule
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Correction in the Particulars of Application Form online only | 09 May 2025 to 10 May 2025 (upto 11:59 P.M) |
| Announcement of City of Exam Centre | To be Intimated Later |
| Downloading of Admit Card from NTA Website | To be Intimated Later |
| Date of Examination | 21 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 |
| Display of Recorded Responses and Provisional Answer Keys on the Website | To be Intimated Later |
Important Links
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Online Application Link | Click Here |