Important Facts

College Vidya News Team Dec 24, 2025 1K Reads

Candidates, the official timetable has already been released and there is a moment of relief for students who are going to attempt the examination of the English subject, as the examination date is not on the first day and the day decided for the UGC NET English paper is next year on 5th January, 2026. But the shift timing is starting in the morning.
As the examination is approaching soon, making travel plans ahead would be beneficial, along with attempting PYQs can make the preparation stronger than before.
As per the direction of UGC NET, the exam is scheduled to take place in the first session in the morning. On January 5, 2026. To understand the same with ease, do look at the data given below:
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Feature |
Details |
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Mode |
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
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Duration |
3 Hours (180 minutes) |
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Structure |
Continuous session (Paper I + Paper II) with no break |
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Admit Card |
Typically released 2–3 days before the exam (around Jan 2 or 3) |
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City Slip |
Already available for download as of December 21, 2025 |
This is noteworthy that the examination can be lengthy and intense, as candidates need to attempt two papers back to back, which is why practicing before, while attempting mock tests similar to the actual paper pattern, can help tackle the exam day environment, as there are multiple topics to focus on, including:
Entry at the examination centre will not be permitted without a valid admit card. Make sure to download the hall ticket at the earliest convenience possible, and do carry a valid government ID. And must verify the details mentioned on the admit card to avoid last minute panic, and if any errors are found, contact NTA as soon as possible to rectify the issue.
For any further updates related to UGC NET subject-wise schedules, admit cards, or exam-day instructions, candidates should rely only on the official NTA portals.

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