Last Date to Apply for UGC NET June 2025 is May 7: NTA Issues Public Notice with Complete Schedule

 

Last Date to Apply for UGC NET June 2025 is May 7: NTA Issues Public Notice with Complete Schedule

National Testing Agency opens portal for UGC NET June 2025 applications; exam to be held from June 21 to June 30

New Delhi, 4 MAY, 2025:
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the online portal for submission of the application form for the UGC-NET June 2025 cycle. As per the official public notice released on April 16, candidates can apply for the exam from April 16 to May 7, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM). This entrance test is conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor roles, as well as admission to Ph.D. programs across Indian universities and colleges.

Application Schedule and Key Dates:

• Submission of Online Application Form: April 16 to May 7, 2025
• Last Date for Payment of Exam Fee: May 8, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
• Correction Window for Application Form: May 9 to May 10, 2025 (up to 11:59 PM)
• Tentative Exam Dates: June 21 to June 30, 2025
• City of Exam Centre, Admit Card, and Answer Key: To be notified later on the official website

Application Fee Details:

• General/Unreserved: ₹1150
• General-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹600
• SC/ST/PwD: ₹325
• Third Gender: ₹325

Mode of Examination:
The exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode for a total of 85 subjects.

For direct application and detailed notification:
Click Here to Apply Online

Application Procedure: Steps to be followed to apply online. Candidates must read carefully the Instructions (including how to fill up the Application Form online) given in the Information Bulletin available on the NTA Website. Candidates not complying with the Instructions shall be summarily disqualified.

Step 1: Register for the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application Number. The candidate should supply the required details while Registration filling the Online Application Form and is also required to create PASSWORD and choose Security Question and enter his/her Answer. After successful Form: submission of the personal details, an Application number will be generated and it will be used to complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form and will also be required for all future reference/correspondence. This application number will also be used/referred for both Sessions of UGC-NET JUNE-2025. For subsequent logins, the candidate will be able to login directly with the respective system generated Application Number and created Password.

Step 2: The Candidates can login with the system-generated Application Number and pre-created Password for completing the Application Form including filling up Application of personal details, applying for the Paper, choosing the Examination Cities, providing the details of Educational Qualifications, and uploading the images Form: and documents (if any).

Upload Scanned Images of Candidate’s Photograph, Signature
I. The recent photograph should be either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against a white background.

II. Scanned photograph and signature should be in JPG format (clearly legible).

III. The size of the scanned photograph should be between 10 kb to 200 kb (clearly legible).

IV. The size of the scanned signature should be between 4 kb to 30 kb (clearly legible).

[Note: The Candidate has to upload only his/her own photograph, signature, and certificate(s) as mentioned above (and not of anybody else) in a correct/proper manner, as the facility for correction will not be given in the future. In case, it is found at any time in the future that the Candidate has used/uploaded the photograph, signature, and certificate(s) of someone else in his/her Application Form/Admit Card, or he/she has tampered his/her Admit Card/Result/Scorecard, these acts of the candidate shall be treated as Unfair Means (UFM) Practices and he/she shall be proceeded with the actions as contemplated under the provisions of the Information Bulletin relating to Unfair Means Practices.

Please check your photograph and signature before submission of the Application Form. In case the photograph or signature is blurred or not visible to identify the identity of the candidate then, the application will be rejected and no option for correction or revision will be permitted.

Step 3: Fee Payment: After completing Step 1 and Step 2, the candidates have to pay the requisite examination fee. The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, UPI, or Paytm Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate (in addition to the examination fee) by the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway Integrator.

The Confirmation Page of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful payment by the Candidate. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee, then the candidate may have to approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway (in the helpline number and e-mail given in the Information Bulletin) for ensuring the successful payment or for obtaining the refund of duplicate / multiple payments.

Important Guidelines for Applicants:

• Applications must be submitted online only at https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
• Multiple application submissions by a single candidate will lead to disqualification.
• Applicants must ensure accuracy in their email and mobile details as all communications will be sent electronically.
• Candidates should follow the Information Bulletin strictly to avoid disqualification.

Help and Support:
For any difficulty in applying for UGC NET June 2025, candidates may contact the NTA helpline at 011-40759000 / 011-69227700 or email at ugcnet@nta.ac.in.