UGC NET December 2025: Notification Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, City Intimation & Tips

UGC NET December 2025: Dates, Eligibility & Syllabus—Notification Watch

The UGC NET December 2025 cycle is around the corner. While we wait for the official PDF, here’s a concise tracker of dates, eligibility, syllabus, city intimation and prep advice.

Key Dates (expected)

• Notification: Sept–Oct 2025
• Application window: Oct–Nov 2025
• City intimation: ~10 days before exam
• Exam: Dec 2025 (multi-day)

Eligibility (quick)

• Master’s or equivalent with required aggregate (category-wise relaxations apply).
• NET-JRF age limits; Assistant Professor has no upper age limit.

Syllabus & Pattern

Two papers: Paper I (general teaching/research aptitude) and Paper II (subject-specific). CBT mode, no negative marking.

Prep Playbook

1. Daily PYQ practice (last 5–10 cycles).
2. Paper I score booster: DI, comprehension, logical reasoning.
3. Paper II: Build 30-day micro-notes for rapid revision.

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