National Testing Agency (NTA) has recently announced changes in the UGC NET December 2024 exam schedule. The exam, originally scheduled for January 15, 2025, has been postponed due to overlap with important festivals like Pongal and Makar Sankranti. The decision comes following requests from candidates and stakeholders seeking rescheduling. Below are the details about UGC NET 15 January 2025 exam update and new date.
UGC NET 15 January 2025 exam postponed
The UGC NET exam scheduled to be held on January 15, 2025, will no longer be held on the originally planned date. This change has been implemented by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to address concerns raised by candidates regarding clash with important cultural festivals including Pongal and Makar Sankranti. Although the revised date of this NET exam has not been announced yet, the exams on other dates, such as January 16, 2025, will continue as planned. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official website of NTA for latest updates.
Download UGC NET Exam Date 2024 Postponed Notice
UGC NET December 2024: Key Details
The examination conducted by NTA is an important milestone for candidates pursuing academic and research-oriented careers. UGC NET December 2024 exam serves three important objectives:
- Award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor.
- Eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor.
- Ph.D. Admission Program.
UGC NET 15 January 2025 Exam Schedule
Here we have provided subject wise UGC NET 15 January 2025 Exam Schedule which has been postponed. Revised admit card and exam date will be updated soon.
| ugc net exam schedule subject wise | ||||
| exam date | Shift-1 (9:00 am to 12:00 noon) | Shift-2 (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) | ||
| subject code | subject name | subject code | subject name | |
| 15 January 2025 (Postponed) | 025 | Sanskrit | 103 | indian knowledge system |
| 063 | Mass communication and journalism | 022 | Malayalam | |
| 045 | Japani | 028 | Urdu | |
| 065 | Performing Arts – Dance/Drama/Theatre | 055 | Labor Welfare/Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labor and Social Welfare/Human Resource Management | |
| 088 | electronic science | 068 | Crime | |
| 074 | women’s studies | 070 | Tribal and regional language/literature | |
| 058 | Law | 071 | folk literature | |
| 034 | Nepali | 085 | Konkani | |
| 089 | environmental science | |||
Why is NET exam postponed?
NTA received several representations from candidates pointing out the clash between the UGC NET exam on January 15, 2025 and major festivals including Pongal and Makar Sankranti. Recognizing the cultural and traditional significance of these festivals for many candidates, NTA decided to reschedule the exam. This step ensures a more comfortable and inclusive environment for all candidates.
ugc net new exam date
The revised date of UGC NET exam, originally scheduled for January 15, 2025, will be announced soon. Candidates are encouraged to frequently visit the official website of NTA for timely updates. Meanwhile, the UGC NET exam scheduled to be held on January 16, 2025, will remain unaffected and will proceed as per the original schedule.
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