The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the official notification for the University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) June 2025 examination. This exam determines the eligibility of candidates for the roles of Assistant Professor and for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The application process commenced on April 16, 2025, and the last date to apply has been extended to May 12, 2025.
📅 Important Dates
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Application Start Date: April 16, 2025
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Application Deadline: May 12, 2025 (11:59 PM)
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Fee Payment Deadline: May 13, 2025 (11:59 PM)
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Application Correction Window: May 14 to May 15, 2025
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Examination Dates: June 21 to June 30, 2025
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
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General/Unreserved/EWS Candidates: Must have secured at least 55% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent examination from universities/institutions recognized by UGC.
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OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender Candidates: Must have secured at least 50% marks in Master’s degree or equivalent examination.
Note: Candidates appearing in the final year of their Master's degree can also apply.
Age Limit
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Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Not more than 30 years as of June 1, 2025.
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Relaxation: Up to 5 years for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, and women applicants.
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Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
💰 Application Fee
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General (Unreserved): ₹1150
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OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹600
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SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender: ₹325
Note: Fees are to be paid online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI.
📝 Examination Pattern
The UGC NET June 2025 examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and will consist of two papers:
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Paper I: General paper on Teaching and Research Aptitude (50 questions, 100 marks)
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Paper II: Subject-specific paper (100 questions, 200 marks)NTA Exam
Both papers will be conducted in a single three-hour session without any break.
📚 Syllabus
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Paper I: Focuses on teaching and research aptitude, reasoning ability, comprehension, divergent thinking, and general awareness.
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Paper II: Based on the subject selected by the candidate. The syllabus for each subject is available on the official website.NTA Exam+1Eduncle+1
📄 How to Apply
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Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
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Click on "UGC NET June 2025 Registration."
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Complete the registration process and note down the system-generated Application Number.
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Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
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Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
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Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
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Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
📝 Documents Required
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Scanned passport-size photograph (10–200 KB, JPEG/JPG)
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Scanned signature (4–30 KB, JPEG/JPG)
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Valid ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.)
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Certificate for category/EWS/PwD, if applicable
🔗 Official Links
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Official Notification: Download PDF
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Apply Online: ugcnet.nta.ac.inScroll.in+3UGC NET+3-+3Oliveboard
📌 Conclusion
The UGC NET June 2025 examination is a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to become Assistant Professors or to receive the Junior Research Fellowship. With the application deadline extended to May 12, 2025, candidates are advised to complete their applications promptly. Ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria and have all necessary documents ready before applying.
The UGC NET June 2025 application deadline is now May 12. If you haven’t applied yet, there’s still time. Make sure to finish your registration before this date to avoid missing out.
