UGC NET stands for University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test.It is a national-level examination organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The purpose of this exam is to check if a person is eligible to become an Assistant Professor or get a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian colleges and universities. People who have completed their post-graduation in subjects like Commerce, English, Education, History, or Science can apply for this exam. The UGC NET exam is held twice a year and is taken by thousands of students. It helps in starting a teaching career and also gives support for higher studies like Ph.D. The certificate received after passing this exam is very valuable for jobs in the education field.

 UGC NET Notification 2025: Important Details

The official UGC NET Notification for the 2025 exam is expected to be released in April–May 2025 on the official website: https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in

UGC NET 2025 Notification Highlights

Also Read: UGC NET  Exam Date

How to Fill UGC NET 2025 Application Form – Step-by-Step Guide

The process of filling the application form of UGC NET 2025 is completely online. The step by step process is given below:

Documents & Details Required for UGC NET 2025 Application Form

Make sure you have the following ready before you start filling the form to avoid any last-minute issues.

 1. Personal Information

• Full name (as per Class 10 certificate)
  
  

• Father’s and Mother’s name
  
  

• Date of Birth (DOB)
  
  

• Gender
  
  

• Nationality
  
  

• Identification details (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, etc.)
  
  

• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number (for OTP and communication)
  
  

 2. Educational Qualification Details

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
  
  

• Graduation (Bachelor’s degree) mark sheet and certificate
  
  

• Post-Graduation (Master’s degree) mark sheet and certificate
  
  

• If you're currently pursuing post-graduation, select “Appearing” as your status
  
  

 3. Documents to Upload (Scanned Copies)

Note:  Make sure the photo is recent and clear, and the signature is done on white paper with black/blue pen.

 4. Payment Details

• Debit/Credit Card
  
  

• Net Banking
  
  

• UPI/Wallets
  
  

 5. Exam Centre Choices

• You need to select 4 exam cities in order of preference.

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to  https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Click on “UGC NET 2025 Registration”.

• Click on New Registration
  
  

• Enter your personal details (Name, DOB, Email, Mobile)
  
  

• Create a password and complete the registration
  
  

• Save the generated Application Number
  
  

• Login using Application Number and Password
  
  

• Fill academic qualifications, preferred subject, exam city, etc.
  
  

• Passport-size photo (10-200 KB)
  
  

• Signature (4-30 KB)
  
  

• Pay UGC NET Fees
  
  

• Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
   

•  After payment, download the confirmation page and take the print
  Also Read: UGC NET Syllabus

 UGC NET Application Form Correction 2025

If any mistake is made while filling out the form, the NTA provides a UGC NET Correction Window during which you can correct the errors in your application.

Form Correction Details:

• Correction Mode: Online only
  
  

• Correction Window: 5-7 days (expected in June 2025)
  
  

• Fields Allowed: Most fields except Aadhaar number & exam center (in some cases)
  
  

Correction Process – Step-by-Step

1. Login to https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
   
   

2. Click on “Application Correction”
   
   

3. Edit the required fields
   
   

4. Save changes and print the correction slip
   
   

5. If the issue continues, contact NTA Helpdesk:

1. Email: ugcnet@nta.ac.in
   
   

2. Helpline: 011-40759000 / 011-69227700

 UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

Knowing the UGC NET exam pattern and UGC NET exam syllabus is key to clearing the exam.

UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern:

• No negative marking

• Both papers are conducted in a single session

  UGC NET Exam Syllabus:

  • Paper I: Teaching aptitude, research aptitude, communication, environment, higher education system, etc.
    
    

  • Paper II: Based on the subject selected (e.g., Commerce, English, Education, etc.)
    
    

  Note:  Download the detailed syllabus from the official website.

   Important Dates (Tentative)

  Event	Date (Expected)
  UGC NET Notification	April-May 2025
  Application Start Date	May 2025 (1st week)
  Last Date to Apply	End of May 2025
  Correction Window Opens	June 2025 (1st week)
  Admit Card Release	Mid-June 2025
  UGC NET 2025 Exam Date	Last Week of June 2025

  
  Also Read: UGC NET Time Table
  

  Final Tips for Applicants

  • Keep all documents ready before you start filling the form
    
    

  • Double-check your details to avoid correction hassles
    
    

  • Submit the form before the last date
    
    

  Prepare according to the updated UGC NET exam syllabus