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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET June 2025 Notification for the eligibility test of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). This bi-annual national-level examination plays a critical role in opening academic and research career opportunities in India. The UGC NET June 2025 exam will be held across multiple test centers in a computer-based format.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can now apply online at the official portal ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Below, we cover all essential information including eligibility, application process, important dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and more.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | April 20, 2025 |
| Application Start Date | April 20, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 10, 2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | May 12, 2025 |
| Correction Window | May 13–15, 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | First Week of June 2025 |
| Exam Dates | June 10 to June 21, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | July 2025 (Expected) |
UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for:
Assistant Professorship in universities and colleges
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for advanced research
The exam is conducted twice a year by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in over 80 subjects.
Master’s Degree or equivalent from a UGC-recognized institution.
Minimum Marks Required:
General: 55%
OBC (NCL)/SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: 50%
Final-year PG students can also apply provisionally.
JRF: Maximum age limit is 30 years as on June 1, 2025.
Age relaxation is provided: +5 years for OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Female
Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | ₹1150 |
| OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹600 |
| SC / ST / PwD / TG | ₹325 |
Payment can be made through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Click on “Apply Online for UGC NET June 2025”
Register with a valid email and mobile number
Fill in academic, personal, and contact details
Upload documents (Photo, Signature, Category Certificate)
Pay the application fee
Submit and download the confirmation page
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | 50 | 100 | 3 Hours | General Aptitude |
| Paper II | 100 | 200 | Subject-Specific |
Total Questions: 150
Total Marks: 300
No Negative Marking
Paper I (Common for all):
Teaching and Research Aptitude
Logical Reasoning
Communication
Reading Comprehension
ICT
People and Environment
Higher Education System
Paper II:
Subject-based (Choose from 83 subjects such as Commerce, English, Political Science, Management, History, etc.)
Passport-size photo (10–200 KB)
Signature (4–30 KB)
Category certificate (if applicable)
Postgraduate degree or final year mark sheet
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
The test will be conducted in 300+ cities across India. Candidates can select up to 4 preferences for exam cities during registration.
Eligibility for Assistant Professor roles in Indian colleges and universities
JRF-qualified candidates receive a monthly fellowship for pursuing Ph.D.
Enhanced academic and research profile
Eligible for research-based government jobs and fellowships
| Category | Minimum Aggregate (Paper I + II) |
|---|---|
| General | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) / SC / ST / PwD | 35% |
To be released on the official website in the first week of June 2025
Will contain exam date, center, shift timing, and instructions
Download and carry printed copy with valid ID
Q1. What is the last date to apply for UGC NET June 2025?
Ans: May 10, 2025
Q2. Is there any age limit for Assistant Professor eligibility through UGC NET?
Ans: No, there is no upper age limit for Assistant Professor.
Q3. Can I apply for UGC NET if I’m in the final year of my PG?
Ans: Yes, final-year PG students are eligible.
Q4. What is the mode of the UGC NET exam?
Ans: It is conducted in online CBT mode only.
Q5. How many papers are there in the UGC NET exam?
Ans: Two papers – Paper I (General) and Paper II (Subject-specific)
Last Updated
April 24, 2025, 5:27 a.m.
Location
Delhi, Delhi, India
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