- UGC NET December 2025 exam will run from December 31, 2025 to January 7, 2026
- The exam will be computer-based with two sections of multiple-choice questions
- Section A tests teaching/research aptitude with 50 questions for 100 marks
The UGC NET December 2025 exam is set to begin on December 31, 2025. The test will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode and will conclude on January 7, 2026. The paper will comprise of two sections with objective type multiple-choice questions. The questions in Part - 1 will assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. There will be a total of 50 questions for 100 marks each in this section. The section B is based on the subject selected by the candidate and will assess domain knowledge. This section will have a total of 100 questions for 200 marks.
Marking Scheme
The candidate needs to choose one option as the correct answer to attempt a question. Each question carries two marks. For each correct response, the candidate will get two marks. There will be no negative marking for any incorrect response. No marks will be given for questions unanswered/un-attempted/marked for review.
While every effort will be made to ensure that each question has one unique answer, in case, it is found that a question has more than one option, it will be dealt with in following manner:
If more than one option is found to be correct, then two marks will be awarded to only those who have marked any of the correct options.
If all options are found to be correct, then two marks will be awarded to all those who have attempted the question.
If none of the options is found correct or a question is found to be wrong or a Question is dropped, then two marks will be awarded to only to those candidates who have attempted the question. The reason could be due to human error or technical error.
UGC NET is held to determine the eligibility of candidates for 'Award of Junior Research Fellowship' , 'Appointment as Assistant Professor', 'Appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD' and 'Admission to PhD only' in Indian universities and colleges.