UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule Out, Subject & Shift Wise Exam Date
The UGC NET December 2025 exam schedule is out. Exams will be held from 31 Dec 2025 to 7 Jan 2026 in CBT mode for 85 subjects. Check subject-wise and shift-wise dates on the NTA website. Admit cards and city slips will be released prior to the exam.
Roshni Yadav18 Dec, 2025
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UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule Out: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET December 2025 exam schedule, detailing the subject‑wise dates and shift timings for the upcoming national-level eligibility test. The exams will be conducted in Computer‑Based Test (CBT) mode from 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026 as per the official notification.
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule PDF
The UGC NET December 2025 exam will be held by NTA from 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026 in CBT mode for 85 subjects. The official schedule lists subject-wise and shift-wise dates. Candidates should check the NTA website for admit cards and city intimation slips. The schedule ensures a smooth and fair examination process.
UGC NET December 2025 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule
The table below provides a concise overview of the UGC NET December 2025 subject-wise exam schedule, showing key subjects and their respective dates. It highlights the allocation of major disciplines across morning and afternoon shifts from 31st December 2025 to 7th January 2026, helping candidates plan their preparation and attendance.
| UGC NET December 2025 Subject-Wise Exam Schedule | ||
| Date | Shift 1 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) | Shift 2 (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) |
| Dec 31, 2025 |
009: Education 014: Public Administration 103: Indian Knowledge System |
088: Electronic Science 045: Japanese058: Law |
| Jan 1, 2026 |
022: Malayalam 028: Urdu 055: Labour Welfare/HRM |
063: Mass Comm. & Journalism 034: Nepali 065: Performing Arts |
| Jan 2, 2026 |
068: Criminology 025: Sanskrit 070: Tribal/Regional Language |
074: Women Studies 071: Folk Literature 059: Library & Info Science |
| Jan 3, 2026 |
085: Konkani 003: Philosophy 089: Environmental Sciences |
049: Arab Culture & Islamic Studies 002: Political Science 072: Comparative Literature |
| Jan 4, 2026 |
087: Computer Science 042: Persian 010: Social Work |
095: Santali 046: Adult Education 050: Indian Culture |
| Jan 5, 2026 |
008: Commerce 011: Defence Studies 007: Anthropology |
030: English 100: Yoga 090: Politics & Intl. Relations |
| Jan 6, 2026 |
006: History 094: Bodo 018: Maithili |
004: Psychology 023: Oriya 029: Arabic |
| Jan 7, 2026 |
039: French 020: Hindi 005: Sociology |
080: Geography 038: Marathi 001: Economics |
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Shifts & Timings
The UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted in two shifts per day, efficiently accommodating a large number of subjects and candidates. Each shift will last for three hours, providing sufficient time to attempt both Paper I and Paper II. Candidates must report to their exam centres on time and carry a valid ID and admit card.
| UGC NET December 2025 Exam Shifts & Timings | ||
| Shift | Timing | Duration |
| Shift 1 | 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM | 3 Hours |
| Shift 2 | 03:00 PM – 06:00 PM | 3 Hours |