Important Facts
Manisa Das Jun 27, 2025 1K Reads
The UGC NET determines the eligibility of Indian students for the positions of JRF, Assistant Professor, or PhD. The full form of UGC NET is University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test. This competitive examination is held twice a year. The UGC NET June 2025 will be held from June 25 to June 29, 2025.
Students can also have an alternative option, as every year, many students appear for this exam. An online DBA is equivalent to a PhD. Where student can do research work and gain more knowledge of their chosen field. DBA stands for Doctorate in Business Administration.
UGC NET 2025 |
Details |
Registration |
16th April to 7th May 2025 |
Exam Date |
25th June to 29th June 2025 |
Admit Card (Release) |
To be notified later |
Result |
To be notified later |
The UGC NET will conduct its examination from 25th June to 29th June 2025 for the June cycle. After the exam is conducted, it takes 1 to 2 months for UGC to release the results for every subject. Before the actual results, UGC also releases an answer key along with the student’s response key. Students can check and compare their answers accordingly. If they found any discrepancies in the answer key, they can also send it to re-evaluate their answer sheets with applicable fees.
The UGC NET publishes the answer key and response key of all 85 subjects before the actual result.
Here is how you can download the answer key:
If students have some doubts about the answers that have been provided, they can challenge the answer key. A provisional answer key is usually published on the official website of UGC NET. A non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question is required to object to a question. Students who are facing discrepancies in their answer key should follow the steps to challenge their answer key.
An online DBA is a derivative of a Doctorate in Business Administration. An online DBA program is a three-year program that is equivalent to a regular PhD. Student who couldn’t get cut-off marks in their UGC NET examination can pursue their doctoral degree through an online DBA program. An online DBA is also an ideal choice for working professionals who want to earn the ‘Dr’ title without leaving their jobs.
Features of an Online DBA program:
Eligibility:
a) Students who completed their bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience
b) Master's degree or equivalent in an area related to the topic of research.
Online DBA Program
Here are a few universities that provide online DBA programs:
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To check the answer key of UGC NET 2025, students can check the official website for the notification. They can log in to the website and then click on the answer key tab and download the answer key, which will help them compare the answers.
The provisional answer key is considered a tentative answer key. The final answer may be different from the tentative answer key.
The late date of applying for UGC NET 2025 was from 16th April to 7th May 2025.
UGC NET doesn’t repeat the whole question, but questions having similar themes and concepts may appear frequently.
A ‘drop’ means that the question is dropped from the grading process due to ambiguity or any sort of error. Students whether they have attempted the question or not full marks will be given to them.
The correction window for NET 2025 was from May 14 to 15, 2025. Students who made mistakes while filling out their forms were able to make corrections within the correction window.
Solving PYQ is one of the ways to prepare for the UGC NET. PYQ gives an idea to students about the exam pattern and helps them understand.
Yes, students can appear for UGC NET twice a year. The examination cycle is usually in June and December.
Students who couldn’t crack the UGC NET can also complete their PhD from an online DBA program.
Yes, the UGC NET exam is valid for a lifetime for an assistant professor. As for JRF, it is only valid for three years.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is valid for three years from the date of issue of the UGC NET e-certificate. Within three years, students have time to enroll for a PhD.
By Manisa Das
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Academic writing expert and freelancer with 3 years of experience, specializing in law, business, and social sciences. I deliver clear, well-researched, and high-quality content with a strong foundation in social science and business studies.
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