UGC NET Exam Day Guidelines 2025 - Exam Day Instructions, Document to Carry, Reporting Time

UGC NET Exam Day Guidelines 2025 - Exam Day Instructions, Document to Carry, Reporting Time

Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 24 Jun 2025, 06:18 PM IST

UGC NET exams for June session will be conducted from June 25 to 29, 2025 in online mode. Candidates can now check the UGC NET 2025 exam day guidelines here. The National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam 2025 twice a year. The exam day guidelines of UGC NET is also provided in the admit card.

The NTA UGC NET admit card 2025 comprises important details like the date of the examination, name of the exam centre, complete address, timings of the exam etc. Read this article to get detailed information on UGC NET 2025 exam day guidelines, last-minute preparation tips, and more.

UGC NET Exam Day Guidelines 2025 - Exam Day Instructions, Document to Carry, Reporting Time
UGC NET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

UGC NET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines

The exam conducting authorities provide the UGC NET exam day guidelines 2025 in the information brochure on the official website. UGC NET exam day guidelines will also be prescribed in the admit card. Applicants must follow the UGC NET exam day guidelines at exam centres. Some of the UGC NET guidelines for the UGC NET exam are given below:

  • Candidates appearing for the exam are advised to reach their exam centre at least one hour before the entry starts.

  • It is a must to carry your UGC NET admit card on the day of the exam. Students must note that no candidate will be allowed to get entry inside the examination hall without producing their admit card. Along with the admit card, candidates must also carry a valid Photo Identity proof for verification purposes.

  • Along with the admit card and id proof candidates.

UGC NET Exam Day Guidelines 2025 - Reporting Time

As per the UGC NET exam day guidelines, they should follow the timing.

  • Applicants will not be allowed inside the examination center after 8.30 am in the first shift and 2.30 pm in the second shift.

  • Candidates should reach the examination hall at the examination centers at 8.45 am in the first shift and 2.45 pm in the second shift.

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UGC NET 2025 Exam Pattern

The National Testing Agency conducts the NET exam 2025 in online mode. There were two papers in UGC NET - Paper 1 and Paper 2. The exam pattern of UGC NET 2025 specified the type of questions asked in the exam, the marking scheme, the total number of questions asked in the exam, and more. The detailed exam pattern of UGC NET 2025 has been given below:

UGC NET Exam Pattern 2025

Papers

Paper I

Paper-II

Subject

Generic

The subject selected by the candidate

No. of Questions

50

100

Marks

100

200

Duration

Consolidated 3 hours

Mode of Exam

Online

Negative Marks

No negative marks for wrong answers

UGC NET Admit Card 2025

The National Testing Agency released the UGC NET 2025 admit card in online mode on June 22, 2025. The admit card of UGC NET was released on the official website. Students must note that the admit card is a mandatory document that every student needs to carry to get entry into the exam hall. The UGC admit card 2025 includes important details like the name of the candidate, date of exam, address of the exam centre and more. The steps to download UGC NET admit card 2025 are given below:

  • Open the official website of UGC NET at ugcnet.nta.ac.in

  • Now click on the “UGC NET admit card link.

  • Login to the admit card portal using your application number, date of birth and captcha code.

  • Upon successful login, the UGC NET admit card will appear on the screen.

  • Download and take a print of the admit card for future use.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What documents do I need to carry with me on the day of the exam?
A:

Candidates must carry their NTA UGC NET admit card 2025 along with a valid photo identity proof.

Q: Will NTA provide the UGC NET exam day guidelines 2025?
A:

Yes, NTA provides the UGC NET exam day guidelines in the admit card. Candidates should follow the UGC NET guidelines 2025 at exam centre.

Q: What are the major UGC NET guidelines 2025?
A:

Aspirants can check the all the important UGC NET exam day guidelines in the above article.

Q: Will I be allowed to carry my water bottle on the exam centre?
A:

Yes, candidates are allowed to carry water in a transparency bottle.

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Questions related to UGC NET

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Have a question related to UGC NET ?

Hi dear candidate,

You can find the complete syllabus for Paper 1 and 2 along with marking scheme for UGC NET at our official website in PDF format. Kindly refer to the link attached below:

UGC NET Syllabus 2025 - Download UGC NET Subject-wise Syllabus PDF

BEST REGARDS

If your MBA (Finance) is from an accredited university and you have at least 55% of the possible points (or 50% for reserved categories), you can take the UGC NET in Commerce.
Your MBA in finance is relevant because UGC NET Commerce covers business, accounting, finance, economics, and management topics.
If you are well-versed in the fundamentals of commerce, pick commerce.

As an alternative, you can choose UGC NET Management, which is closely related to MBA courses.
Your subject-matter expertise and career objectives should guide your decision.

Hello,

Here are some links where you can access UGC NET study materials :

1. Best Books for NTA UGC NET

2. UGC NET Question Papers

Hope it helps !

Hii,

Yes, you can still appear for the UGC NET in Geography, but there's a small change. UGC prefers candidates to write NET in the subject of their post-graduation. However, if your Rural Development MA had strong overlaps with geography topics like environment, population studies, etc., and you feel confident with Geography concepts, you can go for it. Just be ready to justify your choice if asked during verification. Otherwise, another option is to appear for UGC NET in Rural Development if that’s more aligned with your MA.

Thank you for reaching out and all the best for your exam !



Hello,

If you get the EWS certificate after filling the UGC NET form , then it will not be valid for this attempt.

EWS certificate must be valid and available at the time of form submission. You cannot claim EWS benefit later after the form is submitted.

Hope it helps !