The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC NET Notification 2025 for the June session on 16th April 2025. This notification includes all essential details about the exam, including eligibility criteria, exam dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and online application schedule. Candidates interested in appearing for the UGC NET June 2025 Exam must carefully go through the official notification PDF available at ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
UGC NET June 2025
Particulars
Details
Exam Name
University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET)
UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test) is a national-level examination conducted twice a year to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the posts of Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. It is conducted for 85 subjects across various disciplines.
UGC NET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply:
Educational Qualification:
Category
Required Qualification
General
Master’s Degree with 55% marks
Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Master’s Degree with 50% marks
Final Year Students
Eligible to apply
Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree (as per NEP)
Eligible to appear in chosen subject for Ph.D.
Age Limit:
Post
Age Limit
JRF
Maximum 30 years (as on 1st June 2025)
Assistant Professor
No upper age limit
Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms:
The UGC NET June 2025 Notification is a crucial opportunity for aspirants aiming for academic and research positions in higher education institutions across India. Candidates should thoroughly check the eligibility criteria, follow the application procedure carefully, and prepare well in advance. The detailed syllabus and subject list are available on the official website. Don’t miss the application deadline – 7th May 2025.
Q1. When will the UGC NET June 2025 exam be held? A1. The UGC NET June 2025 exam will be conducted from 21st to 30th June 2025.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the UGC NET June 2025 exam? A2. The last date to apply online is 7th May 2025 and the last date to pay the application fee is 8th May 2025.
Q3. Who conducts the UGC NET exam? A3. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET examination on behalf of the University Grants Commission.
Q4. What is the age limit for UGC NET JRF? A4. The maximum age for JRF is 30 years (relaxation applicable for reserved categories).
Q5. Is there any negative marking in UGC June NET 2025? A5.No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the UGC NET exam.
