UGC NET 2025 Candidates who have completed their master’s degree or a 4-year full-time bachelor’s degree can fill out the UGC NET Application Form 2025 by using the link shared in the article
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the notification for the UGC NET June 2025 Examination on its official website, www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET 2025, also called the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test, is a national exam held twice a year to check the eligibility of candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The online application process started on 16th April 2025, and eligible candidates can use the link given in the article to complete their registration
Overview
| Organization name | The National Testing Agency |
| Starting date for online registration | 16th April 2025 |
| Ending date for registrations | 07th May 2025 |
| Last date for fee submission | 08th May 2025 |
| Corrections in application form | 09th & 10th May 2025 |
| Exam dates (Tentative) | 21st June to 30th June |
| Qualification | Masters degree in relevant discipline |
| Official website | Click Here |
UGC NET 2025 Exam Steps to apply
Candidates who are eligible and interested in applying for the UGC NET Exam must follow these steps to complete the application
Step 1 – Registration Form
- Visit the official website of UGC NET at www.ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- On the homepage, click on the link that reads “UGC NET June 2025- Click Here to Register/ Login.
- For Already Registered Candidates- Enter your application number and password and then enter your basic details like name, parents’ name, date of birth, email id, mobile number etc.
- For New Registration- Click on “New Candidates Register Now” and enter personal details i.e. candidate’s name, date of birth, mobile number and email id.
- A unique application number and password will be generated and sent to candidates’ registered email ID and mobile number.
Step 2 – Application Form
- Candidates log in with the system-generated Application Number and pre-created Password to complete the application form.
- Now fill in your Educational Details, the most recent qualification you hold, your percentage etc.
- After that, you are required to provide your communication address, phone number, and email ID.
- Now choose the Exam Centre and the medium of the exam in which you want to attempt the paper.
- Enter your Aadhar card number, choose your gender, and category and finally select the status of Employment and the status of the Qualifying Exam.
- Upload your photo and signature. Both images must be in jpg/jpeg format and must have a white background.
Step 3 – Pay Examination Fee
- You will be directed to the payment page.
- The payment can be made for the UGC NET 2025 Exam through online or offline mode.
- Click on the “SUBMIT” button. Download the confirmation page for future reference.
UGC NET 2025 June Age Criteria
| JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) | Maximum age 30 years +5 years relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC, ST, PwD, women, and armed forces. +3 years for LLM holders. Research experience may also give relaxation (max 5 years). |
| NET (National Eligibility Test) | Assistant Professor Ph.D. Admission No age limit |
UGC NET 2025 June Exam Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
| General or EWS candidates | Candidates must have at least 55% marks in their Master’s degree from a recognized university |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender candidates | candidates need at least 50% marks in their Master’s degree. |
| Those who are in the final year of their Master’s degree or waiting for results can also apply | The candidates must complete the degree with required marks within 2 years of the result date. |
| Ph.D. holders who completed their Master’s before 19 Sept 1991 | Will get a 5% relaxation in marks. |
| Candidates with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree | Candidates must have at least 75% marks to apply for JRF/Ph.D. admission (but not for Assistant Professor). |
| Final-year students of 4-year degrees | Final-year students of 4-year degrees can also apply provisionally. |
UGC NET 2025 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
| General | Rs. 1150/- |
| EWS/ OBC | Rs. 600/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD/ Third gender | Rs. 325/- |
Important Links
| Official website | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Direct link to form filling | Click Here |
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