UGC NET December 2025 City Intimation Slip OUT: Exam Dates, Admit Card Timeline, Shift Timing & Key Clarifications
🔔 Latest UGC NET December 2025 Update for Candidates
The UGC NET December 2025 city intimation slip has been released, helping candidates know their allotted exam city in advance. With this update, thousands of aspirants are actively searching for clarity on exam dates, admit card release, shift timings, and what to do next.
If you are appearing for UGC NET December 2025, this guide explains everything step-by-step — clearly, safely, and without confusion.
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What Is the UGC NET City Intimation Slip?
The city intimation slip is a pre-exam information document that only tells you:
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✔️ The city where your UGC NET exam centre will be located
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❌ NOT the exact centre address
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❌ NOT the shift timing
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❌ NOT the roll number
It is released before the admit card so candidates can plan travel and accommodation early.
👉 Important:
The city slip is NOT an admit card.
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Dates (Official Schedule)
The UGC NET December 2025 examination is scheduled to be conducted in multiple shifts during the following period:
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Exam Window: 31 December 2025 to 07 January 2026
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Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Conducted For: Assistant Professor & JRF eligibility
The exact exam date and shift for each candidate will be mentioned only on the admit card.
Expected UGC NET Shift Timings (Based on Previous Cycles)
While the official shift timing will be printed on the admit card, UGC NET is generally conducted in two shifts per day:
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Shift 1: Morning (around 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
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Shift 2: Afternoon (around 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)
👉 Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their admit card.
When Will UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card Be Released?
Based on standard exam practice:
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UGC NET admit card is usually released 3–5 days before the exam date
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Candidates should expect admit cards to start releasing after Christmas week
Once released, the admit card will include:
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Exact exam date
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Shift timing
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Centre address
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Roll number
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Exam-day instructions.
Why Candidates Are Confused Right Now (Important Clarification)
Many first-time candidates assume:
“City slip released = exam very soon”
This is not true.
The city intimation slip is released well in advance and does not mean the exam is immediately scheduled. The real exam details come only with the admit card.
This clarification is important to avoid:
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Panic
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Travel mistakes
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Missing exam instructions.
What Should Candidates Do After City Slip Release?
Here’s what you should do right now:
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✅ Check your allotted exam city carefully
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✅ Plan travel (if the city is far)
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✅ Keep login credentials safe
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❌ Do not assume exam date or shift
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❌ Do not skip admit card download later.
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Pattern (Quick Overview)
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Paper 1: Teaching & Research Aptitude
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Paper 2: Subject-specific paper
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Total Questions: 150
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Total Marks: 300
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Negative Marking: ❌ No
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Duration: 3 Hours (Single Session)
NaukriBee Insight (Must Read)
The city intimation slip phase is where maximum misinformation spreads online. Candidates who stay calm, wait for the admit card, and focus on revision always perform better than those who panic early.
Right now, revision > rumours.
UGC NET December 2025 – FAQs (Students Are Asking These)
1. Is the UGC NET exam on 22 December 2025?
No. The exam is scheduled between 31 December 2025 and 07 January 2026.
2. Is the city intimation slip mandatory to carry?
No. It is only for information. The admit card is mandatory.
3. Can my exam city change after city slip?
In rare cases, yes — final confirmation comes with the admit card.
4. Does city slip show shift timing?
No. Shift timing is mentioned only on the admit card.
5. When should I download the admit card?
As soon as it is released — preferably the same day.
6. Will UGC NET be conducted on all days between 31 Dec and 7 Jan?
Yes, exams are conducted in multiple batches across these dates.
7. What documents are required on exam day?
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Printed admit card
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Valid photo ID
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Passport-size photograph (as instructed)
8. Is there any negative marking in UGC NET?
No. There is no negative marking.
9. Can I change my exam city now?
No. City change is not allowed after slip release.
10. What is the biggest mistake candidates make at this stage?
Confusing city slip with admit card and ignoring revision.
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