UGC NET 2025 Exam Dates & Admit Card – Download Hall Ticket

UGC NET is the derivative of the University Grants Commission- National Eligibility Test. The purpose of this competitive examination is to determine the eligibility of Indian students to get a fellowship for academic research or an Assistant Professor position.

This examination is conducted twice every year, in June and December. The registration for the UGC NET 2025 December will be held from 07th October 2025 to 07 November 2025. The UGC NET December will be conducted from 31st December 2025 to 07th January 2026. 

Students who want to get their doctoral degree and are not able to crack this competitive examination need not worry. They can get their doctorate through an online DBA program. The Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) is equivalent to a regular full-time PhD. Students will also have a research experience during their program.

Key Highlights of UGC NET 2025

UGC NET 2025	Details
Conducted By	NTA (National Testing Agency)
Official Website	https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
Given For	JRF, Assistant Professor, PhD
Mode of Examination	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Duration of Exam	180 minutes (3 hours)
Registration	07th October 2025 to 07 November 2025
Exam Date	31st December 2025 to 07th January 2026
Admit Card (Release)	To be notified later
Result	To be notified later
No. of Questions	150

UGC NET Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for UGC NET 2025 are:

• Candidates who have a master’s degree and have scored 55% or above from a recognised university.
• Students who have  4-year undergraduate degree and scored 75% or above from a recognised university can apply for JRF but not for Assistant Professor.
• The upper age limit of JRF is 30 years for students from the unreserved category, and students belonging to the SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ PWD/Third gender have an age relaxation of up to 35 years.

Students who missed the cut-off marks for UGC-NET need not worry; they can pursue a doctoral degree through DBA.

Eligibility Criteria for the online DBA program:

• Students who have their bachelor’s degree with 5 years of field experience
• Master’s degree or equivalent

UGC NET Exam Date

The UGC NET is conducted twice a year- in June and December. The UGC NET exam will be conducted from 31st December 2025 to 07th January 2026.  There are a total of 85 subjects that will be held between the dates. Students can check the official website of UGC NET for the subjects and their dates of examination.

Applicants need to download the admit card and carry it to the examination center; without the admit card, students won’t be able to enter the center.

As for an online DBA program, there are no competitive exams. Students can check the other eligibility criteria of the university they are applying to.

UGC NET Exam Admit Card

The UGC NET 2025 December exam will be conducted from 31st December 2025 to 07th January 2026. Students can verify the dates on the official website of the UGC NET.  And the admit cards will be available a few days before the exams. Applicants need to check the personal details given on the admit card and their exam center.

Students need to download their admit cards before the day of the examination to avoid any hassles. On the day of the examination, they need to present the admit card at the gate before entering the examination center. Without an admit card, students will not be allowed to enter their respective centers to give their exams.

Details mentioned in the admit card

Students need to check their details on the admit card before their examination day. Basic details are:

• Applicant’s Name and their parents’ names
• Applicant’s Date of Birth
• The subject they have applied for
• Applied for details
• Address of the examination centre
• Self-declaration (Undertaking)

How to download the exam admit card

Students can follow these steps to download the admit card:

1. Visit the official website of UGC NET at https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
2. Log in to your account by putting your username and password
3. Click on the ‘admit card’ option after logging in
4. Download the admit card
5. Make a printout of the admit card for your exam day

Exam Day Tips

 The UGC NET Exam is usually conducted in two shifts. Students need to check at which shift their exam will be held. Here are a few exam tips for students appearing for UGC NET 2025:

• Students need to reach their test centers at least half an hour before their examination.
• They should take a photocopy of the admit card with them.
• Students should bring their government-issued ID proof and passport-sized photos for the examination.
• The exam will be conducted in CBT mode; students need not bring anything else.
• Students can refer to the instructions manual given along with their admit card.

Beyond UGC NET: Choose DBA

Students who wish to pursue a PhD can also apply to an online DBA program. To enroll in a PhD program, students don’t need to take any entrance exams. Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) is an online program that is considered equal to a regular PhD. Students who don’t want to appear for the UGC NET competitive exam or who couldn’t get a fellowship in JRF can apply for the DBA to get their doctorate. Working professionals who want to get their doctoral degree but couldn’t due to workload can also apply for an online DBA and earn the ‘Dr.’ title.

Features of an Online DBA:

• The duration of the online DBA program is 3 years.
• Students can take classes at their convenience.
• In an Online DBA program, the individuals will meet their subject matter experts and peers who will help them build a network and learn more about their domain.
• On completing the program, the individuals will get wider exposure to the job market, or they might even land senior roles in top companies or organizations.
• DBA focuses on business knowledge for both national and international markets.
• A DBA specializes in practical knowledge and management.
• Students can complete their research work and submit it within 3 years of their program.
• Students will also get a chance to complete their online DBA from a WES-recognised university.

Eligibility criteria:

• Students having a bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent in an area related to the topic of research.

Online DBA program

Here are some universities that provide online DBA programs:

Universities Offering DBA	Specialization
Birchwood Online University DBA Online	Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Generative AI Human Resource Emerging Technology Data Science Business Data & Analytics Finance Management Supply Chain Management Marketing Management Healthcare Management Leadership and strategy International Business Sustainability Accounting  Cyber Security Information Technology Computer Science Project Management Social Impact Management Digital Leadership Big Data Tourism and hospitality Strategic Marketing General Management Cloud Computing Blockchain Management and Technology Big Data and Robots FinTech Performing Arts Management Digital Transformation Public Policy Digital Marketing Electric and Hybrid Vehicles AR and VR Circular Economy Internet of Things Product Life Cycle Talent Management Quantum Computing E-commerce Customer Behaviour Management Corporate Governance Green Energy Robotics and Automation Real Estate Management Public Relations Risk management
Golden Gate University DBA Online	Generative AI Finance Marketing Emerging Technology Business Data & Analytics Leadership & Strategy Digital Leadership
Rushford Business School DBA Online	International Business Finance Healthcare Management HR Management Marketing Supply Chain Management Big Data Data Science Sustainabilty Business Analytics General Management
ESGCI International School of Management Paris DBA Online	Online DBA course
EIMT Online DBA	HR Finance Logistics & Supply Chain Toursim & Hospitality Generative AI Strategic Marketing  Machine Learning AI Data Science Emerging Technology Green Energy
Swiss School of Business Management DBA Online	Business Analytics Finance management HR Management Marketing Management Healthcare Management Machine Learning Supply Chain Management Data Science Accounting Cyber Security Technology Entrepreneurship Project Management Social Impact Management Operations Management Strategic Management IT Management Crisis Management International Business Leadership AI Big Data Public Policy Product Life Management Digital Marketing
Edgewood College DBA Online	Leadership Finance Healthcare