University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test 2025
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC). It determines eligibility for Assistant Professor and awards Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC NET 2025: Key Details
1. Exam Conducting Body:
National Testing Agency (NTA)
2. Purpose:
Eligibility for Assistant Professorship
Eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) & Assistant Professorship
3. Exam Frequency:
Conducted twice a year (June & December)
4. Exam Mode:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
5. Official Website:
https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
Master degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university
Minimum 55% marks (50% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD/Transgender candidates)
2. Age Limit:
For JRF: Not more than 30 years (Age relaxation available)
For Assistant Professor: No upper age limit
Exam Pattern
Paper No. of Questions Marks Duration Topics Covered
Paper I 50 100 3 hours (Combined) Teaching & Research Aptitude, Reasoning, Comprehension, General Awareness
Paper II 100 200 Subject-specific Questions
Total Marks: 300
No Negative Marking
Subjects Offered
UGC NET is conducted in more than 80 subjects, including:
? Commerce
? English
? Political Science
? History
? Management
? Economics
? Computer Science, etc.
Full subject list available on the official website
Application Process & Fees
Apply online through https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
Expected application window for June 2025 cycle: March–April 2025
Application Fee:
General: ?1,100
OBC-NCL/EWS: ?600
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: ?325
Preparation Tips
? Understand the syllabus & exam pattern
? Refer to UGC NET previous year question papers
? Study from standard books & online resources
? Practice mock tests & time management
