UGC NET 2025 LIVE: NTA NET day 1 exam conclude; shift-wise analysis, difficulty level, passing marks

Anu Parthiban | June 25, 2025 | 10:57 PM IST | 1 min read

The NTA has issued the UGC NET admit card for June 25, 26, 27 and 28 exams only. The hall tickets for the remaining exam dates will be issued soon on the official portal, ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

UGC NET 2025 for JRF, assistant professor appointment, and PhD admissions day 1 shift 2 begins. (Representational image: Wikimedia Commons)
UGC NET 2025 for JRF, assistant professor appointment, and PhD admissions day 1 shift 2 begins. (Representational image: Wikimedia Commons)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has concluded day 1 exam for the University Grants Commission - National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) June 2025 session. It has issued the admit card for June 26, 27 and 28 exam on its official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download the exam hall ticket using application number and date of birth

The UGC NET June 2025 exam is held to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), appointment as assistant professor, and PhD admissions in Indian universities and colleges.

The NTA has issued the UGC NET admit card for June 25 exams only. The hall tickets for the remaining exam dates will be issued soon on the official portal. As per the exam timings, there will be two shifts - shift 1 from 9 am to 12 noon and shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm.

UGC NET exam date 2025

The exam will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) for 85 subject papers. The test paper will consist of two sections, both the section will consist of objective type, multiple-choice

questions. Candidates will have to attempt the questions in three hours, and there will be no break between the papers.

Paper

Marks

Number of questions

MCQs

I

100

50

The questions in Paper – I intend to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, reading

comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.

II

200

100

This is based on the subject selected by the candidate and will assess domain knowledge.

UGC NET June 25 exam schedule

The NTA will conduct the exam for the following papers today in two shifts.

Shift 1

Shift 2

Education

Electronic Science

Public Administration

Japanese

Indian Knowledge System

Law

Malayalam

Mass Communication and Journalism

Urdu

Nepali


Labour Welfare/ Personnel Management / Industrial Relations/ Labour and Social Welfare / Human Resource Management

Performing Art - Dance/Drama/Theatre

Criminology

Sanskrit

Tribal and Regional Language/Literature

Women Studies

Folk Literature

Library and Information Science

Konkani

Philosophy

Environmental Sciences


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UGC NET June 2025 LIVE: Candidates are required to carry the UGC NET admit card download from the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Updates on hall ticket release date for upcoming exams, exam timings, and syllabus.

June 25, 2025 | 10:57 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 LIVE: How to download admit card?

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the UGC NET 2025 admit card.

  • Visit the official website: ugcnet.nta.ac.in
  • Click on the link for the UGC NET admit card.
  • A login page will appear.
  • Enter your application number and date of birth.
  • Your UGC NET admit card will be displayed on the screen.
  • Download and print the admit card for future reference.

June 25, 2025 | 07:26 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 LIVE: Details on admit card

NTA has released the UGC NET 2025 admit cards for exams scheduled on June 25, 26, 27 and 28. Candidates can download them from the official website using their application number and date of birth. The admit card includes personal details, exam centre address, subject, reporting time, shift, gate closing time and important instructions.

June 25, 2025 | 06:05 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 day 1 exam conclude

NTA has concluded the Day 1 exam of UGC NET 2025, conducted in computer-based mode across various centres. The next UGC NET 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on June 26.

June 25, 2025 | 05:20 PM IST

What is marking scheme of UGC NET 2025?

The UGC NET 2025 exam carries two papers held in a single session. Paper 1 has 50 questions for 100 marks, and Paper 2 has 100 questions for 200 marks. Each correct answer carries two marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect or unattempted questions.

June 25, 2025 | 04:44 PM IST

UGC NET 2025: Qualifying marks

For UGC NET 2025, general category candidates should secure at least 40 percent marks in both papers to qualify. This means they need to score a minimum of 40 marks out of 100 in Paper 1 and 80 marks out of 200 in Paper 2. Candidates belonging to the OBC, PwD, SC and ST categories are required to obtain a minimum of 35 percent in each paper, which translates to 35 marks in Paper 1 and Paper 2.

June 25, 2025 | 04:04 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 answer key release date

NTA has not yet announced the UGC NET 2025 answer key release date. The UGC NET 2025 answer key will be issued on the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

June 25, 2025 | 03:27 PM IST

When is the next UGC NET 2025 exam?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the remaining UGC NET 2025 exam on June 26, 27, 28 and 29 in dual shifts. General category candidates will have to obtain at least 40% marks to be declared qualified in the competitive exam. SC, ST, OBC, PwD category candidates should have to get 35% marks to be eligible for JRF, assistant professor post and admission to PhD courses. 

June 25, 2025 | 03:10 PM IST

UGC NET 2025: Marking scheme

No marks will be deducted for wrong answers in the UGC NET 2025 and two marks will be awarded for each correct answer. Notably, no marks will be given nor taken for un-answered or un-attempted questions.

June 25, 2025 | 02:58 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 June LIVE: Day 1 shift 2 begins

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the UGC NET June 2025 day 1 shift 2 at 3 pm today. The duration of the exam will be of 180 minutes without a halt and the exam will be concluded at 6 pm.

June 25, 2025 | 02:24 PM IST

UGC NET 2025: Guidelines for day 1 shift 2

Candidate, appearing for the UGC NET June 2025 on day 1 shift 2 should check the exam day guidelines from the below given point.

  • Candidates must reach the exam centres of UGC NET 2025 at least 90 minutes before the commencement of exam.
  • Candidates cannot make changes in the UGC NET exam centres 2025.
  • No electronic gadgets will be allowed inside the exam centres.
  • Candidates must carry one photo ID proof along with the NTA UGC NET admit card 2025.
  • The exam centres of UGC NET 2025 will be allotted on a "first-apply-first allot" basis.

June 25, 2025 | 02:10 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 LIVE: Syllabus

Candidates, who will appear for the UGC NET 2025 on day 1 shift 2 should check the exam syllabus for paper 1 and 2 through the table given below.                 

PaperMarksNumber of
Questions
MCQTotal duration



The questions in Paper – I intends to assess03 hours (180 minutes) without any break.
All the questions are compulsory.



the   teaching/    research    aptitude   of    the
I10050candidate.  It  will  primarily  be  designed  to
test         reasoning         ability,         reading



comprehension,    divergent    thinking    and



general awareness of the Candidate.
II200100This is based on the subject selected by the
candidate and will assess domain knowledge.

June 25, 2025 | 01:37 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 exam datesheet

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET 2025 June session for JRF, post of assistant professor and PhD admissions on June 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 in dual shifts. 

June 25, 2025 | 12:59 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 LIVE: How to download exam hall ticket

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download their UGC NET June 2025 admit card. 

  • Go to the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
  • On the home page, click on the link ' UGC NET June 2025: Click here to admit card.'
  • A new window will open.
  • Type login details such as application number and date of birth.
  • Press the submit button.
  • UGC NET. 
  • June 2025 admit card will appear on the screen.
  • Download it for exam days.

June 25, 2025 | 12:42 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 LIVE: Download admit card for Day 1 shift 2

Candidates can download their UGC NET admit card for June 2025 session through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

June 25, 2025 | 12:19 PM IST

UGC NET June 2025: Expected cut-off

Candidates can check the expected category-wise cut-off for the UGC NET June 2025 from the table given below.

Category

Minimum percentage marks to be obtained


Paper I (out of 100)

Paper-II (out of 200)

General

40%

40%

OBC/PwD/SC/ST

35%

35%

June 25, 2025 | 12:04 PM IST

UGC NET 2025 LIVE: Day 1 shift 1 ends

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has concluded the UGC NET 2025 exam for day 1 shift 1 at 12 noon. The next session will be conducted from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

June 25, 2025 | 11:52 AM IST

UGC NET 2025 LIVE: How many times NTA conducts the exam?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET twice every year in June and December at selected cities across the country.

June 25, 2025 | 11:33 AM IST

UGC NET 2025 Shift 1 : 30 minutes left

The UGC NET Day 1 shift 1 will be over in half and hour. The upcoming shift will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm. Candidates can download their UGC NET June 2025 admit card through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The login details to download the exam hall ticket includes application number and date of birth.

UGC NET June 2025 session admit card out for June 25, 26, 27, and 28. (Image source: Official website)

June 25, 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

UGC NET 2025 June session day 1 shift 1 to end soon

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conclude the day 1 shift 1 of the UGC NET June 2025 session at 12 noon. The next shift will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.

June 25, 2025 | 10:41 AM IST

UGC NET LIVE: Has NTA released answer key 2025?

No, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has neither released nor announced release date for issuing the UGC NET 2025 answer key yet. The testing agency is expected to issue the provisional answer key after the exams are concluded, tentatively after June 29.

June 25, 2025 | 10:22 AM IST

UGC NET exam date 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) 2025 on June 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 in dual shifts. 

June 25, 2025 | 10:18 AM IST

UGC NET 2025 day 1 shift 2 timings

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET 2025 day 1 shift 2 from 3 pm to 6 pm. The computer-based test will be held only in Hindi and English languages.

June 25, 2025 | 10:15 AM IST

UGC NET : What is the pass mark in 2025?

Candidates belonging to the general category should have to obtain 40% marks in paper 1 and 2 to be able to pass the UGC NET 2025, and Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Disability (PwD) category applicants must secure 35% marks to be eligible for JRF, assistance professor post and admission to PhD courses. 

June 25, 2025 | 10:01 AM IST

How to check answer key of UGC NET 2025?

Candidates, who appeared in the UGC NET 2025 exam will be able to check the answer key through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has not yet announced the release date to issue the answer key for the UGC NET 2025. 

June 25, 2025 | 09:42 AM IST

UGC NET 2025 admit card out

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the UGC NET 2025 admit card for June 26, 27 and 28 exams. Registered candidates can download the exam hall ticket through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

June 25, 2025 | 09:34 AM IST

Why UGC NET is conducted?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the UGC NET exam to check the eligibility of the candidates for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), post of assistance professor, and admission to PhD courses. 

June 25, 2025 | 09:17 AM IST

UGC NET June 2025 LIVE: Exam pattern

As per the exam pattern in the UGC NET June 2025 session, candidates will be given two marks for each correct response, and there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. Notably, no marks will not be awarded for un-answered or un-attempted question.

June 25, 2025 | 09:07 AM IST

UGC NET June 2025 LIVE: Exam timings

The UGC NET June 2025 exam for day 1 shift 1 will be held for a duration of three hours from 9 am to 12 noon.

June 25, 2025 | 09:03 AM IST

UGC NET 2025 June session begins

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started the day 1 shift 1 of the UGC NET 2025 June session today. The exam will be held for a duration of 3 hours without a break.

June 25, 2025 | 08:50 AM IST

UGC NET 2025 June to begin shortly

The UGC NET 2025 June exam for day 1 will begin shortly from 9 am.

June 25, 2025 | 08:31 AM IST

UGC NET exam today from 9 am to 12 noon

The UGC NET June 2025 exam for day 1 will be conducted in an online mode. The question paper for the computer-based question paper will consist of 85 subject papers. The test paper will consist of two sections, both the section will consist of objective type, multiple-choice questions. Candidates will have to attempt the questions in three hours, and there will be no break between the papers.

Paper

Marks

Number of questions

MCQs

I

100

50

The questions in Paper – I intend to assess the teaching/ research aptitude of the candidate. It will primarily be designed to test reasoning ability, reading

comprehension, divergent thinking and general awareness of the candidate.

II

200

100

This is based on the subject selected by the candidate and will assess domain knowledge.

June 25, 2025 | 08:10 AM IST

NTA UGC NET admit card

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download their UGC NET June 2025 admit card. 

  • Go to the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
  • On the home page, click on the link ' UGC NET June 2025: Click here to admit card.'
  • A new window will open.
  • Type login details such as application number and date of birth.
  • Press the submit button.
  • UGC NET. 
  • June 2025 admit card will appear on the screen.
  • Download it for exam days.

June 25, 2025 | 08:02 AM IST

UGC NET 2025 June session exam day 1 guidelines

  • Candidates must carry their UGC NET 2025 June session admit card along with a government ID proof to the exam centre. 
  • It is advisable that candidates should wear light weighted clothes since there will not be any break given in between the three hours long exam. 
  • Female candidates should avoid wearing any kind of jewellery, watches, shoes with thick soles, and heavy clothes to pass the frisking process smoothly.
  • No electronic gadgets such as watches, mobile phones, calculators, etc, including other items like belt, rings, wallet, vehicle keys, helmets, will be allowed inside the exam centre. 

June 25, 2025 | 08:00 AM IST

ugcnet.nta.ac.in: Official website to download UGC NET exam hall ticket

Candidates can download the UGC NET 2025 exam hall ticket by using their application number and date of birth through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

June 25, 2025 | 07:59 AM IST

NET full form

The full form of NET is National Eligibility Test and the UGC stands for University Grants Commission. 

June 25, 2025 | 07:58 AM IST

UGC NET admit card download link

Candidates can download their UGC NET admit card for June 2025 session through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in.

June 25, 2025 | 07:56 AM IST

UGC NET June 2025 exam dates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET 2025 on June 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 in dual shifts. The forenoon shift will be from 9 am to 12 noon and the afternoon shift will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm.

June 25, 2025 | 07:50 AM IST

UGC NET June 2025 day 1 shift 1 to begin soon

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin the UGC NET June 2025 session for day 1 shift 1 from 9 am for a duration of three hours. 

June 25, 2025 | 07:46 AM IST

UGC NET June 2025 day 1

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET June 2025 exam for day 1 today in two shifts. The testing agency will conduct the exam from June 25 to 29 in dual shifts. 

June 25, 2025 | 07:24 AM IST

UGC NET June 2025 admit card

Registered candidates should download the UGC NET 2025 June session admit card through the official website at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. Registered candidates will have to type their login details such as application number and date of birth to download their exam hall ticket. 

Official website to download UGC NET 2025 admit card is ugcnet.nta.ac.in. (Image source: Official website)

June 25, 2025 | 07:18 AM IST

UGC NET June 2025 from today

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the UGC NET 2025 exam for day 1 today in two shifts. The mornings shift will be conducted from 9 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will take place from 3 pm to 6 pm. 

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