New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the UGC NET Exam Schedule for the June 2025 session. Candidates can now check the subject-wise exam dates and timings on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

About the exam: UGC NET, or University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test, is an exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor roles and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. The exam is typically held twice a year, in June and December. To qualify, candidates need to secure at least 55% marks in their Master's degree or equivalent examination, while reserved categories have a relaxation of 5 per cent marks. The test consists of two papers: Paper I (General Paper) and Paper II (Subject-Specific Paper). Qualifying candidates can pursue Assistant Professor roles or research opportunities, subject to individual university or college requirements.

The UGC NET June 2025 exam is scheduled from June 25 to June 29, with admit cards expected to be released 10 days before the exam date. Candidates can check the subject-wise schedule on the official NTA website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

How to Check UGC NET Exam Schedule 2025? To access the exam schedule, follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Go to ugcnet.nta.ac.in, the official website of NTA UGC NET.
  2. Step 2: Search for the latest announcements or notifications section for UGC NET 2025 on the homepage.
  3. Step 3: Find and click on the link that says “Examination Schedule of UGC - NET June 2025 - reg.”
  4. Step 4: A PDF or web page will be displayed with the dates of exams for various subjects. Download or save the file for reference.
  5. Step 5: Double-check the schedule carefully to understand the exact date and shift time for your subject.

UGC NET Exam Details:

  • Exam Dates: June 21-30, 2025 (tentative)
  • Exam Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode
  • Exam Shifts: Two shifts per day
  • Morning Shift: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Afternoon Shift: 3 pm to 6 pm
  • Admit Card: To be released soon