The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the hall tickets for the upcoming University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for the December 2025 session. Aspirants who are scheduled to appear for the examination commencing on December 31, 2025, can now obtain their admit cards from the designated portal, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
Exam Schedule and Key Details
The UGC-NET December 2025 examination will be administered in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across various test centres in the country. The test encompasses a vast syllabus, covering 85 different subjects. The examination is slated to be conducted over multiple days: December 31, 2025, and January 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, 2026.
On each of these days, the test will be held in two separate shifts. The morning shift will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while the afternoon shift is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Candidates must carefully note the date and shift mentioned on their individual admit cards.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Admit Card
To download the UGC NET December 2025 admit card, candidates need to follow a simple online process. It is mandatory to have the application number and date of birth handy for login.
- Navigate to the official NTA UGC NET website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Locate and click on the active link that reads 'UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card'.
- On the login page, enter your Application Number, Date of Birth, and the Security Pin (captcha) visible on the screen.
- Click the 'Submit' button. Your UGC NET hall ticket will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the admit card and print out multiple copies for future reference and exam day use.
The admit card is a critical document that contains vital information such as the candidate's roll number, name, application number, exam centre address with detailed instructions, reporting time, exam start time, and the subject for which the candidate is appearing.
Important Instructions and Marking Scheme
Reporting Time: The admit card will distinctly specify both the reporting time and the exam start time. Candidates are required to report to the examination centre at least 60 minutes before the commencement of the exam. This buffer time is essential for completing entry formalities, including identity verification. Latecomers will not be permitted entry once the gates are closed.
UGC NET 2025 Marking Scheme: Understanding the evaluation pattern is crucial for test strategy.
- Each question carries 2 marks.
- For every correct response, the candidate will be awarded 2 marks.
- There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- No marks are allotted for questions that are unanswered, un-attempted, or marked for review.
- In cases where a question is found to be incorrect, ambiguous, or has multiple correct answers, credit will be given to candidates who attempted it and selected one of the valid answers.
- If a question is dropped entirely due to technical or human error, 2 marks will be awarded to all candidates who attempted that question.
Given the absence of negative marking, experts advise candidates to attempt all questions, making the most educated guess where necessary.
Candidates are advised to download their admit cards at the earliest to verify all details. In case of any discrepancy, they should immediately contact the NTA helpline. It is also mandatory to carry a valid photo ID proof (such as Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License) along with the printed admit card to the examination centre.
