The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET 2025 notification for the June cycle through its official portal ugcnet.nta.ac.in on April 16, 2025. The UGC NET June 2025 exam is tentatively scheduled from June 21 to June 30, 2025. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can submit their UGC NET 2025 application form from April 16 to May 7, 2025.
UGC NET (University Grants Commission – National Eligibility Test) is a national-level entrance exam conducted twice a year in June and December to determine the eligibility of candidates for Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges.
UGC NET 2025 Exam Overview
| Exam Conducting Body | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Name | UGC NET JRF June 2025 Exam |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start Date | 16/04/2025 |
| Application End Date | 07/05/2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 08/05/2025 |
| Form Correction Date | 09 to 10 May 2025 |
| Application Fee | General: 1150/- EWS/OBC: 600/- SC/ST/PH: 325/- |
| Exam Date | 21 to 30 June 2025 |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/ |
UGC NET June 2025 Notification
The UGC NET 2025 June session notification contains detailed information on application dates, eligibility conditions, syllabus, exam pattern, and other important instructions.
Steps to download the UGC NET 2025 June notification PDF
To access the official UGC NET June 2025 notification, follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official NTA UGC NET website – ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the notification link displayed on the homepage.
- The detailed PDF notification will open in a new tab.
- Download the notification and save it for future reference.
How to fill out the UGC NET 2025 application form?
Candidates eligible for the exam must fill out the UGC NET 2025 application form before the deadline. Here is a step-by-step guide to complete the registration process smoothly:
- Visit the official website – ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on the “Application Form June 2025” link.
- Select ‘New Registration’ and read the instructions carefully.
- Complete the registration form with the required personal, academic and contact details.
- Upload scanned images of the following:
- Passport size photo (10 kB to 200 kB, JPEG format)
- Signature (4 kB to 30 kB, JPEG format)
- Pay the application fee through online payment gateway using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for record.
UGC NET 2025 Application Correction Window
In case of any error during the application process, candidates will be allowed to correct the details through the UGC NET correction window. NTA will announce the correction schedule on the official site.
Steps to make corrections:
- Visit the UGC NET website.
- Click on the link ‘Correction Window’ of the online application form.
- Log in using the application number, password and security pin.
- Click on the ‘Correction in Application Form’ option.
- Make the necessary edits as per the guidelines.
- Pay the additional fee (if applicable).
- Submit the correct application form.
Eligibility Criteria for UGC NET 2025
To apply for UGC NET 2025, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Academic Qualification
- Must have a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university/institution.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General/Unreserved: 55% marks
- OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PWD/Transgender: 50% marks
Age Limit
- For JRF: Maximum age should not exceed 30 years as on exam date.
- For Assistant Professor: No upper age limit.
- Age Limit Relaxation
- OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates: 5 years relaxation.
Research experience and service in the armed forces may provide additional relaxation.
UGC NET 2025 Syllabus
The syllabus for UGC NET 2025 is divided into two parts:
- Paper I: Teaching Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, etc.
- Paper II: Based on the subject chosen by the candidate (more than 80 subjects are available, including English, Commerce, Education, Economics, etc.)
Candidates should prepare thoroughly from the official syllabus PDF available on the NTA website.
UGC NET 2025 Admit Card
The UGC NET 2025 admit card will be released on the official website about a week before the exam. To download:
- Visit ugcnet.nta.ac.in
- Click on ‘Download Admit Card’
- Enter the application number and date of birth
- Download the admit card and take a printout of it
Note: Carry a government-issued photo identity card (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, etc.) along with the admit card to the exam centre.
Conclusion
UGC NET 2025 June session is an important opportunity for candidates who want to make a career in academics or research. The notification is now live, and the application process has started. Eligible candidates should apply immediately, prepare and stay updated with the latest announcements of NTA.
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