UGC NET December 2025 Language Subjects Exam Dates Released: Check Complete Schedule
NTA Announces Shift-Wise Timetable for Major Language Subjects Including Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu and More
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced the exam dates for different subjects under the UGC NET December 2025 examination, which will be held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode from 31 December 2025 to 07 January 2026.
Several language subjects are scheduled across different days and shifts, as per the notified timetable released on 17 December 2025.
Major Language Subjects Exam Dates under UGC NET December 2025
Below is the confirmed schedule of language papers extracted from Annexure-I:
31 December 2025 – Shift I (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Telugu
- Spanish
- Prakrit
- Kashmiri
- Konkani
02 January 2026 – Shift I (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Urdu
- Bengali
- Arabic
- Bodo
- Sindhi
02 January 2026 – Shift II (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
- Punjabi
03 January 2026 – Shift I (09:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- Sanskrit
- Santali
06 January 2026 – Shift II (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
- Hindi
- Tamil
- Kannada
- Malayalam
- Manipuri
- German
- Indian Knowledge Systems
07 January 2026 – Shift II (03:00 PM – 06:00 PM)
- Electronic Science
- Music
- Marathi
- Performing Arts (Dance/Drama/Theatre)
(Linguistic and related cultural subjects are also listed alongside main language categories.)
Total Shifts and Pattern of Examination
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Shift-I Timing: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Shift-II Timing: 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM
- Duration: 3 hours
- Question Type: MCQ format
City Intimation and Admit Card Release
NTA will release:
- City Intimation Slip – 10 days before the examination
- Admit Card – later on the official NTA portal
Candidates must download these from:
👉 https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in
Instructions for Language Subject Candidates
- Reach the examination centre early
- Carry a printed copy of Admit Card and valid photo ID
- Verify subject code and timing before exam day
- Follow all instructions inside the hall
The official schedule confirms that UGC NET language subjects such as Hindi, Sanskrit, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Punjabi, Bengali, Arabic and others will be conducted between 31 December 2025 and 07 January 2026, across morning and afternoon shifts.
Candidates should now focus on preparation and regularly check the NTA portals for updates on city intimation and admit cards.
UGC NET Language Exam Dates
UGC NET Hindi Sanskrit Tamil Urdu Exam
UGC NET December 2025 Schedule
NTA UGC NET Language Timetable
Shift-wise language paper schedule UGC NET



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