UGC-NET is a national-level exam conducted in India, where the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the exam on behalf of the UGC. The examination is conducted twice a year. For December, the examination is scheduled to be held from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. It will determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professorship, and PhD programs.
For working professionals, individuals can pursue their doctoral degree through an Online DBA program. The Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) is an Online program that is equivalent to the PhD program. The program offers flexible classes and a degree, along with the ‘Dr’ title, within three years. The individuals are not required to qualify for any entrance examination for this program.
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UGC NET 2025 |
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Conducted By |
NTA (National Testing Agency) |
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Official Website |
https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in |
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Given For |
JRF, Assistant Professor, PhD |
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Mode of Examination |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Duration of Exam |
180 minutes (3 hours) |
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Registration |
07th October 2025 to 07 November 2025 |
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Exam Date |
31st December 2025 to 07th January 2026 |
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Admit Card (Release) |
To be notified later |
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Result |
To be notified later |
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No. of Questions |
150 |
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Sections of Exams |
Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
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Scoring scale |
200 to 300 score |
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UGC-NET Exam Pattern
The UGC-NET exam has a 2-paper structure, including Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is common for all, and Paper 2 is subject-specific. The exam is objective and consists of multiple-choice questions; hence, the exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The duration of the exam is 180 minutes or 3 hours. There is no negative marking in the examination.
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PAPER 1 |
PAPER 2 |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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NO. OF QUESTIONS |
50 |
100 |
UGC NET Paper 1 syllabus
The Paper 1 includes 50 questions for 100 marks that are common for all. There is no negative marking for any wrong answer.
Here is the syllabus of the UGC NET Paper:
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Unit 1- Teaching Aptitude |
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Unit-II: Research Aptitude |
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Unit-III: Comprehension |
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Unit-IV: Communication |
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Unit-V: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude |
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Unit-VI: Logical Reasoning |
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UGC-NET 2025 Syllabus
Paper 2 of the UGC- NET examination is subject-wise. The examination has 100 questions that hold 200 marks. There is no negative marking for any wrong answer.
There is a prompt list of the UGC-NET Syllabus 2025 which the data should be driven from the UGC-NET official page.
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General Paper on Teaching & Research Aptitude (Paper -I) |
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Economics / Rural Economics /Co-operation / Demography / Development Planning/ Development Studies / Econometrics/ Applied Economics/Development Eco./Business Economics |
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Political Science |
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Philosophy |
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Psychology |
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Sociology |
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History |
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Anthropology |
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Commerce |
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Education |
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Social Work |
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Defence and Strategic Studies |
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Home Science |
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Public Administration |
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Population Studies |
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Music |
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Management (including Business Admn. Mgt./Marketing/ Marketing Mgt./Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt./ Personnel Mgt./Financial Mgt./Co-operative Management) |
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Maithili |
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Bengali |
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Hindi |
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Kannada |
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Malayalam |
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Oriya |
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Punjabi |
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Sanskrit |
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Tamil |
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Telugu |
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Urdu |
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Arabic |
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English |
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Linguistics |
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Chinese |
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Dogri |
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Nepali |
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Manipuri |
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Assamese |
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Gujarati |
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Marathi |
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French (French Version) |
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Spanish |
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Russian |
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Persian |
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Rajasthani |
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German |
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Japanese |
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Adult Education/ Continuing Education/ Andragogy/Non-Formal Education. |
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Physical Education |
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Arab Culture and Islamic Studies |
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Indian Culture |
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Labour Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management |
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Law |
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Library and Information Science |
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Buddhist, Jaina, Gandhian, and Peace Studies |
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Comparative Study of Religions |
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Mass Communication and Journalism |
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Performing Arts - Dance/Drama/Theatre |
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Museology & Conservation |
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Archaeology |
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Criminology |
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Tribal and Regional Language/Literature |
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Folk Literature |
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Comparative Literature |
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Sanskrit traditional subjects (including) Jyotisha/Sidhanta Jyotish/ Navya Vyakarna/ Vyakarna/ Mimansa/ Navya Nyaya/ Sankhya Yoga/ Tulanatmaka Darsan/ Shukla Yajurveda/ Madhav Vedant/ Dharmasasta/ Sahitya/ Puranotihasa /Agama). |
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Women Studies |
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Visual Art (including Drawing & Painting/Sculpture, Graphics/Applied Art/History of Art) |
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Geography |
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Social Medicine & Community Health |
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Forensic Science |
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Pali |
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Kashmiri |
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Konkani |
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Computer Science and Applications |
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Electronic Science |
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Environmental Sciences |
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Politics, including International Relations/International Studies, Defence/Strategic Studies, West Asian Studies, South East Asian Studies, African Studies, South Asian Studies, Soviet Studies, and American Studies. |
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Prakrit |
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Human Rights and Duties |
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Tourism Administration and Management. |
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Bodo |
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Santali |
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Yoga |
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Sindhi |
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Hindu Studies |
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Indian Knowledge System |
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Disaster Management |
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Ayurveda Biology |
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Exam preparation tips
Here are a few exam preparation tips for individuals preparing for the UGC NET examination.
- Go through the syllabus of UGC NET paper 1 and paper 2
- Make a timetable for your studies.
- Solve the previous year's question papers
- Attempt mock tests
- Evaluate and assess your progress
- Make time for revision
Skip the Test, Not the Title - Pursue a DBA
Students seeking a PhD also have the option to enroll in an online DBA course. There is no entrance test required to secure admission to a DBA. It is thus considered an easier route compared to the conventional PhD. The DBA is recognized as being at par with a conventional PhD, and thus, it is ideal for all students who do not wish to appear for the UGC NET or who cannot qualify for a JRF fellowship.
The program is particularly helpful for working professionals who would like to pursue a doctorate but are unable to do so due to their professional commitments. Through an online DBA, they can conveniently work towards the doctorate and acquire the prestigious ‘Dr.’ title.
Key Features of the Online DBA Program
- Duration: 3 years
- Flexible Learning: Students can attend classes according to their convenience and pace, as the classes will be held online.
- Expert Interaction: The interactions with subject matter experts and peers will help increase their professional network and further domain knowledge.
- Career Prospects: On earning the degree, individuals will get wider exposure in the job market, with the possibility of holding top or senior/leading positions in reputable organizations.
- Global Business Perspective: The DBA focuses on practical business and management knowledge for both national and international markets.
- Research Opportunities: Students can complete and submit their research work within the 3-year program duration.
- Recognized Institutions: It can be pursued through WES-recognized universities, thereby enhancing its global credibility.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply to the online DBA program, applicants must meet one of the following:
a) Have a bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of professional work experience, or
b) Hold a master's or equivalent degree in a field related to the proposed area of research.
Online DBA program
Here are some universities that provide online DBA programs-
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