The full form of UGC NET is the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test. It is a national-level entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) biannually, on behalf of the University Grants Commission (UGC), to provide admission to an eligible candidate for the posts of Lecturer (LS) and Junior Research Fellow (JRF) in various colleges or universities across the nation.

Latest Update for UGC-NET

Application Date : 2025-11-07

Exam Date : 2025-12-16

Result Date : 2026-02-21

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The basic UGC NET 2025 eligibility criteria for the candidates who want to apply for the UGC NET exam are to have completed their master's degree or an equivalent, with a minimum aggregate of 55%. Earlier, the upper age limit for applying for UGC NET JRF was 31 years. It has been reduced by one year, i.e., up to 30 years, as of Jun 1, 2025, for the candidates who belong to the General category.

For the reserved category (SC, ST, OBC), the upper age limit to apply is 35 years, which means a relaxation of 5 years. For more details on UGC NET Eligibility Criteria 2025, candidates can refer below.

UGC NET Educational Qualification 2025

The educational qualification for UGC NET 2025 is as follows.

• Candidates must have obtained at least 55% marks in their post-graduation or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Students who are in their final year are eligible to appear in the exam.
• Candidates who hold Ph.D. degrees and whose post-graduation was completed before the exam date are provided with a relaxation of 5% in the minimum marks.

UGC NET Age Limit 2025

The age limit criteria for 2025 UGC NET are given below.

Junior Research Fellowship: For candidates belonging to the General category, the upper age limit is 30 years as of Jun 1, 2025.

Assistant Professorship: No upper age limit.