National Testing Agency UGC-NET December 2025 Exam Registration Begins
- Posted On 2025-09-26
- Qualification Graduation, Post-Graduation
- No. of Openings
- Closing Date 2025-10-24
- Work Type permanent
- Job Location All India
Job Description :

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting the UGC-NET test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for ‘award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor’, ‘appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.’ and ‘admission to Ph.D. only’ in Indian universities and colleges.

Name of the Posts:
Junior Research Fellow
Assistant Professor
Admission to PhD

Important Dates:
Commencement of Online Application: 25-09-2025
Last Date of Online Application: 24-10-2025
Correction in the Particulars of Application Form online only: 27-10-2025 to 29-10-2025
Duration of the Exam: 03 hours

Eligibility Criteria: The candidate must possess a Master’s Degree or equivalent examination with at least 55% marks from universities/ institutions recognized by UGC.

Age Limit: Candidates must not have crossed the maximum age of 30 years for JRF posts as on 01-12-2025. However, relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable as per government directives.

There is no upper age limit in applying for Assistant Professor and Admission to PhD.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected on the basis of a computer-based Test (CBT) mode only. There is negative marking wherever required for incorrect responses.

Stipend: Rs. 37,000/- per month for the first two years.

Application Fee: Rs.1150/- for General category candidates
Rs.600 for EWS/ OBC-(NCL) category candidates
Rs. 325 for SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates
Candidates are suggested to pay the application fee online.

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: Candidates are suggested to apply online through the official website of the National Testing Agency at https://nta.ac.in/

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