Description
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the subject-wise examination timetable for UGC NET December 2025. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode from December 31, 2025, to January 7, 2026. Candidates preparing for the eligibility test can now check the detailed schedule, including exam dates, subject names, codes, and shift timings.
As per the official notification, information regarding the city of the examination centre will be uploaded on the NTA website ten days prior to the exam date. Aspirants are advised to regularly visit official website for the latest updates, official instructions, and announcements related to the December 2025 session.
UGC NET December 2025: Shift Timings
Shift I: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Shift II: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
All subjects scheduled on December 31, 2025, will be conducted only in Shift I, while exams on subsequent dates will take place in both shifts.
Subject-Wise Exam Schedule Highlights
| Date | Shift I (09:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Subjects | Shift II (03:00 PM - 06:00 PM) Subjects |
| December 31, 2025 | Law (058), Social Work (010), Telugu (027), Tourism Admin & Mgmt (093), Spanish (040), Prakrit (091), Kashmiri (084), Konkani (085) | - |
| January 2, 2026 | Computer Science & Applications (087), Library & Info Science (059), Urdu (028), Forensic Science (082), Bengali (019), Arabic (029), Bodo (094), Human Rights & Duties (092) | Sociology (005), Psychology (004), Philosophy (003), Oriya (023), Yoga (100), Punjabi (024), Social Medicine & Community Health (081), Women Studies (074) |
| January 3, 2026 | Commerce (008), Sanskrit (025), Santali (095), Criminology (068), Politics/International Relations (090), Disaster Management (104), Museology & Conservation (066) | Geography (080), Education (600), Folk Literature (071), Maithili (018), Indian Culture (050), Persian (042), Comparative Study of Religions (062) |
| January 5, 2026 | English (030), Sanskrit Traditional Subjects (073), Anthropology (007), Adult/Continuing Education (046), French (039), Dogri (033), Russian (041), Chinese (032) | History (900), Visual Arts (Drawing/Painting/Sculpture) (079), Assamese (036), Tribal/Regional Languages (070), Archaeology (067), Gujarati (037), Rajasthani (043) |
| January 6, 2026 | Political Science (002), Defence & Strategic Studies (011), Arab Culture & Islamic Studies (049), Hindu Studies (102), Nepali (034), Comparative Literature (072), Japanese (045), Sindhi (101) | Hindi (020), Tamil (026), Mass Communication & Journalism (063), Kannada (021), Malayalam (022), Manipuri (035), Indian Knowledge Systems (103), German (044) |
| January 7, 2026 | Economics/Rural Economics/Development Planning (001), Management (017), Public Administration (014), Population Studies (015), Linguistics (031), Buddhist/Jaina/Gandhian/Peace Studies (060), Ayurveda (105), Pali (083) | Environmental Sciences (980), Home Science (047), Management (Business/Marketing/Industrial Relations) (012), Physical Education (047), Labour Welfare/HR Management (055), Electronic Science (088), Music (016), Marathi (038), Performing Art (Dance/Drama/Theatre) (065) |
Important Instructions for Candidates
According to the official NTA notice issued on December 17, 2025, candidates must strictly follow the guidelines mentioned on the official website regarding exam centre details, reporting time, and examination protocols.
For assistance or clarification, candidates can contact the NTA through the following channels:
Helpline Number: 011-40759000
Email ID: ugcnet@nta.ac.in
The agency has emphasised that all official updates, corrections, or changes related to the UGC NET December 2025 examination will be communicated only through the official website.
Direct link To UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule
Final Note
The UGC NET December 2025 examination will be conducted over eight days in CBT mode. With the release of the subject-wise schedule, candidates now have complete clarity regarding their exam dates and shifts, enabling them to plan their final preparation and exam-day arrangements effectively.
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