UGC NET June 2025 Notification Released | Complete Details, Important Dates, Eligibility & Application Guidelines

Total Number of Seats

The UGC-NET examination does not have a fixed number of seats for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor positions. Instead, the number of available JRF slots is determined based on the total number of candidates who qualify in a given cycle. Specifically, only the top 6% of candidates who appear for both papers and meet the minimum qualifying marks are considered eligible for JRF.

These JRF slots are then distributed among various categories (such as General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) in accordance with the Government of India’s reservation policy.

For Assistant Professor eligibility, there is no cap on the number of qualifying candidates. Any candidate who meets the minimum qualifying criteria—40% aggregate marks for General category and 35% for reserved categories in both papers combined—is deemed eligible.

Therefore, while the number of JRF awards is limited and varies each year based on the pool of qualified candidates, the eligibility for Assistant Professor roles is open-ended, contingent upon meeting the prescribed qualifying marks.

Common Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for UGC-NET June 2025 are as follows:

📚 Educational Qualification:

• General/EWS candidates must have secured at least 55% marks (without rounding off) in their Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender candidates require at least 50% marks in their Master’s degree.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of their Master’s degree or awaiting results are also eligible provisionally. However, they must complete their degree within:
• Two years for JRF/Assistant Professor eligibility
• One year for Ph.D. admission only

🎓 Degree Acceptance:

• Degrees from UGC-recognized Indian institutions or those with equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) are valid.
• Candidates with postgraduate diplomas/certificates must ensure their course is equivalent to a Master’s degree.

🧑‍🎓 Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree (New Rule):

• Candidates with a 4-year UG degree with 75% marks (relaxation of 5% for reserved categories) can apply:
• For JRF and Ph.D. admission (not Assistant Professor)

✅ Other Important Notes:

• Candidates are advised to apply in the subject of their post-graduation.
• No need to send any physical documents to NTA.

General Selection Process

Selection process for UGC-NET June 2025 covering JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admission:

✅ UGC-NET Selection Process Overview:

📝 Step 1: Appear in the Exam

• All candidates must appear in both Paper I (general aptitude) and Paper II (subject-specific).
• No negative marking and all questions are compulsory.

🎯 Step 2: Qualifying Criteria

• General/EWS: Minimum 40% aggregate marks in both papers.
• OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD/Third gender: Minimum 35% aggregate marks.
• Only candidates meeting the minimum marks are considered for the merit list.

📊 Step 3: Merit List Preparation

• A percentile-based normalization method is used if the exam is held in multiple shifts.
• Top 6% of total eligible candidates across all subjects are selected for Assistant Professor eligibility.

🧑‍🔬 Selection for JRF

• From the Assistant Professor qualified list, candidates are ranked by performance.
• JRF slots are allotted based on category-wise reservation.
• Only a limited number of top candidates get JRF awards.
• JRF-qualified candidates must join a research program within the validity period (3 years from award).

🎓 Selection for Ph.D. Admission

UGC-NET now acts as a Ph.D. entrance test:

• Category 1: Eligible for JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D.
• Category 2: Eligible for Assistant Professor and Ph.D. (No JRF)
• Category 3: Eligible for Ph.D. only (Not JRF or Assistant Professor)

🔢 For Ph.D. admissions:

• 70% weightage to UGC-NET score
• 30% to interview/viva voce by the university

How to Apply for Application

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Visit the Official Website

Go to https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in

Step 2: Register Online

• Click on “New Registration”
• Enter your basic details (name, email ID, mobile number, date of birth, etc.)
• Create a strong password and note down the system-generated Application Number

Step 3: Fill the Application Form

• Log in using your Application Number and Password
• Fill in academic details, category, exam city preferences, subject code, etc.
• Choose the subject and paper according to your qualification

Step 4: Upload Documents

Upload scanned images in JPG/JPEG format:

• Recent Passport-size Photograph (10KB to 200KB)
• Signature (4KB to 30KB)

📸 Make sure the photograph is clear, without a mask, and shows 80% of your face with ears visible.

Step 5: Pay the Application Fee

Use Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI to pay:

• General: ₹1150
• Gen-EWS/OBC-NCL: ₹600
• SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender: ₹325

💳 Payment gateway charges extra may apply.

Step 6: Download Confirmation Page

• Once the fee is successfully paid, download and print the confirmation page.
• Keep it safe for future reference (like admit card and exam day).

Note

• Last date to apply: 7th May 2025 (11:59 PM)
• Correction window: 9th–10th May 2025

Application Fee

💡 Note: Additional GST and bank processing charges may apply depending on the payment method.

Note: The application fee must be paid online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Fees submitted by any other mode will not be accepted.

Age Criteria

For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):

• Maximum Age: 30 years as on 01.06.2025
• Age Relaxation (up to 5 years) for:
• OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD / Third Gender
• Women applicants
• Candidates with research experience (max 5 years)
• Candidates with LLM degree (3 years relaxation)
• Armed Forces service personnel (as per service duration)

For Assistant Professor & Ph.D. Admission:

• No upper age limit