UGC NET December 2025 Political Science Exam Date Announced; Check Shift and Schedule Details

NTA Confirms Subject-wise Schedule – Political Science Exam on 06 January 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the subject-wise schedule for the UGC NET December 2025 examination, scheduled to be held between 31 December 2025 and 07 January 2026 in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

As per the detailed timetable provided in Annexure-I of the public notice dated 17 December 2025, the Political Science paper will be conducted on 06 January 2026.

UGC NET Political Science Exam Date & Shift

Candidates appearing for Political Science (Subject Code 002) must note the following schedule:

Political Science Exam Details

• Subject: Political Science
• Subject Code: 002
• Exam Date: 06 January 2026
• Shift: Shift-I (Morning Session)
• Timing: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The exam will be conducted in the first shift along with other subjects scheduled for the morning session.

Exam Mode and Timing

• Duration: 3 hours
• Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions

Candidates must report to the allotted exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned in their admit card.

City Intimation Slip & Admit Card

NTA has notified that:

• The City Intimation Slip will be uploaded 10 days prior to the examination date
• The Admit Card will be released separately

Both will be available on the official website:

👉 https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in

Candidates must download the admit card and verify all details including subject code and exam timing.

Instructions for Political Science Aspirants

With the exam date now confirmed, Political Science candidates must:

• Revise important theories, thinkers, research methods, Indian and Western political thought
• Solve previous year papers
• Review updated exam pattern and marking scheme
• Carry a printed copy of the admit card to the exam centre

The confirmation of the UGC NET Political Science exam date for 06 January 2026 in Shift-I gives clear direction for aspirants preparing to qualify for Assistant Professor and/or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Political Science.

Candidates must stay updated with NTA notifications regarding city intimation slips and admit card release.

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