Admit Card for UGC NET December 2025 is LIVE! Download Now
The National Testing Agency has finally released the UGC NET December 2025 admit card for the exam scheduled to be held on 31st December 2025 and 2nd January 2026. Candidates can download the hall ticket through the official website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/. The admit cards for the remaining examination dates shall be released in due course.
Steps to Download UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card
The admit cards for UGC NET December 2025 have been uploaded online to the official website. Candidates can download the admit card through these steps:
Step 1: Go to the official website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/
Step 2: Under the public notice section, click on the Admit Card for UGC-NET December 2025
Step 3: A new login page appears on the screen.
Step 4: Now input your application number, password, security pin and captcha image.
Step 5: Press Enter and download the admit card. You can save it on your device or download a printout.
Direct Link to Download the Admit Card
Students who have submitted their applications for the UGC NET December 2025 exam can download their admit card through this link: https://examinationservices.nic.in/AdmitCardService/Admitcard/Login?apprefno=101052512
To access the admit card, candidates need to enter their application number, password, security pin and captcha image.
UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
The UGC NET 2025 exam (both June and December sessions) follows a consistent pattern.
Structure & Format
| Parameter | Details |
| Total Time Duration | 3 Hours (Both papers combined) |
| Exam Shifts | Shift I: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Shift II: 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +2 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Medium of Examination | English or Hindi (choose one) |
Marking Scheme
| Paper | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
| Paper 1 | 50 questions | 2 marks | 100 |
| Paper 2 | 100 questions (Subject-specific) | 2 marks | 200 |
| Combined | 150 questions | – | 300 marks |
UGC NET December 2025 – Complete Exam Overview
| Parameter | Details |
| Exam Name | UGC NET |
| Exam Session | December 2025 |
| Exam Dates | 31 December 2025 to 7 January 2026 |
| Papers Conducted | Paper 1 & Paper 2 (on the same day) |
| Total Questions | 150 Questions |
| Paper-wise Questions | Paper 1: 50 Questions Paper 2: 100 Questions (Subject-specific) |
| Total Marks | 300 Marks |
| Marks per Question | 2 Marks |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours (Both papers combined) |
| Exam Shifts | Shift I: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM Shift II: 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM |
| Mode of Examination | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Marking Scheme | +2 marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Medium of Examination | English or Hindi (Candidate’s choice) |
Conclusion
The National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam twice every year (June & December). NTA conducts the exam to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for ‘Award of Junior Research Fellowship’, ‘Appointment as Assistant Professor’, ‘Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD’ and ‘Admission to PhD only’ in Indian Universities and Colleges.
H2: FAQ
Q1. What are the exam shift timings for UGC NET?
Ans. The exam will be conducted in two shifts:
- Shift I: 09:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Shift II: 03:00 PM–06:00 PM
Q2. When will the UGC NET December 2025 answer key be released?
Ans. The UGC NET 2025 answer key is expected to be released in February 2026.
Q3. How can I contact the NTA Helpdesk?
Ans. In case of any difficulty in downloading the admit card or discrepancy in the particulars contained therein, candidates may contact the NTA Helpdesk at 011-40759000 or write to ugcnet@nta.ac.in.
Q4. How can I download the UGC NET admit card?
Ans. You can download the admit card through the official website https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/.
