NPTEL Exams July 2025: Registration (Closed), Admit Card, Exam Dates

NPTEL Exams July 2025: Registration (Closed), Admit Card, Exam Dates

Ujjwal KirtiUpdated on 28 Aug 2025, 02:22 PM IST

The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has closed the NPTEL semester exam registrations for the July cycle on August 25, 2025, for all the courses. However, the application correction window is open till August 29, 2025, for set 2 courses only. For the NPTEL exam scheduled to be conducted on September 20 and 21, 2025, admit card will be released by first week of September 2025. For rest of the NPTEL exam dates, admit card date will be intimidated later.

This Story also Contains

  1. NPTEL Exam for Certification Courses: Overview
  2. NPTEL Certification Exam 2025: Important Dates
  3. NPTEL Admit Card for July 2025 Exam
  4. NPTEL Exam Result for July 2025
  5. NPTEL Exam Syllabus
  6. NPTEL Certification Exam Pattern
  7. What is the eligibility for the NPTEL exam?
  8. How To Apply for NPTEL July Semester Exam?
  9. NPTEL Exam Fees 2025
NPTEL Exams July 2025: Registration (Closed), Admit Card, Exam Dates
NPTEL Exam July 2025: Registration (Open), Dates, and Eligibility

For the July semester, the NPTEL exam will be conducted for 925 courses, out of which 134 courses are new and 791 are reruns. Candidates must check their eligibility before enrolling for the NPTEL courses and registering for the NPTEL exam. The NPTEL exam for the certification courses is optional. However, it is mandatory to get the NPTEL certificate. To know more, read the full article below.

NPTEL Exam for Certification Courses: Overview

ParticularsDetails

Exam Name

NPTEL Certification Exam 2025

Conducting Body

IITs and IISc via NPTEL platform

NPTEL Exam Apply Online at

nptel.ac.in

NPTEL Exam Fee (2025)

Rs. 1,000 per course exam (50% fee waiver for reserved category candidates)

Mode of Exam

Online

NPTEL Exam Date

September 20 and 21, 2025
October 25 and 26, 2025

November 1 and 2, 2025

NPTEL Exam Shift Timings

Two shifts on each exam day
Shift 1 - 9 AM to 12 noon

Shift 2 - 2 PM to 5 PM

Passing Criteria

40% in the combined average of assignments and exams

NPTEL Certification Exam 2025: Important Dates

NPTEL exam for certification courses is conducted twice a year in January and July semesters. Candidates enrolled in NPTEL courses can register for NPTEL semester exams to get their certificate. Check the important dates in the table below.

NPTEL Exam Dates 2025 (July - December Semester Exam)

Events (July 2025)

NPTEL Exam Important Dates

NPTEL exam registration start date

June 20, 2025 (For All Courses)

Last date for NPTEL exam registration 2025

Set 1 course (Duration: 4 weeks and 8 weeks) - August 11, 2025

12-week programme - August 11, 2025

Set 2 courses (Duration: 4 weeks and 8 weeks) - August 25, 2025

Last date for data change in the exam application, or exam cancellation, and take the refund

August 15, 2025 (Set 1 and 12-weeks courses)

August 29, 2025 (set 2 courses)

NPTEL exam date

September 20 and 21, 2025 (set 1)

October 25 and 26, 2025 (12-weeks and set 2 courses)

November 1 and 2, 2025 (12-weeks and set 2 courses)

NPTEL admit card release date

Two week before the the exam

NPTEL result date

To be announced soon

NPTEL Admit Card for July 2025 Exam

NPTEL will release the NPTEL admit card for the July semester exam in online mode on the official website. Enrolled candidates who registered for the NPTEL exam can download the admit card of NPTEL exam by submitting their registration number and password as login credentials. It is mandatory to carry an NPTEL hall ticket to the exam hall along with a valid photo id proof.

NPTEL Exam Result for July 2025

The NPTEL Certification exam result for July 2025 will be available on the official website of NPTEL (nptel.ac.in). Candidates who appeared in NPTEL exam can follow the steps to check the exam result given below-

Steps to check the NPTEL exam result:

  • Navigate to nptel.ac.in.
  • Click on the login button (in the top right corner)
  • Students should log in to their respective accounts with credentials
  • Students can view their results after logging in and download their e-certificate

NPTEL Exam Syllabus

The NPTEL exam syllabus depends on the specific course chosen. NPTEL offers a wide range of online courses, and each course has its syllabus outlining the topics covered in the course and the NPTEL exam. Students can find the syllabus for a particular course by visiting the NPTEL website or the Swyam portal.

NPTEL Certification Exam Pattern

The NPTEL certification exams are online, computer-based exams consisting of multiple-choice questions. The exam also includes fill-in-the-blank and short-answer questions. The specific exam pattern also includes the number and type of questions that can vary depending on the certification course. According to the NPTEL certification exam pattern, the passing score for an appearing student is an overall 40% score, requiring a 25% score from assignments and a 75% score from the exam.

Proof of Identity for Appearing in the NPTEL Exam

To appear for the NPTEL exam, students need to bring the following things:-

  • A printed copy of the hall ticket
  • A valid government-issued photo identification card (driving license, passport, PAN card, voter ID, or Aadhaar-ID)

Note: ID of the applicants must include their name, date of birth, photograph and signature.

What is the eligibility for the NPTEL exam?

NPTEL releases the eligibility criteria for the NPTEL exam for July 2025 in online mode. All interested candidates are required to check the official website of NPTEL for the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Check the criteria for the NPTEL exam below.

  • Candidates must have enrolled in one of the NPTEL course
  • Assignments should be completed and submitted on time with the minimum marks of 10 out of 25
  • Anyone can enroll regardless of their age or background.

How To Apply for NPTEL July Semester Exam?

Candidates who are already enrolled for the NPTEL courses, only then can register for the NPTEL certification exam, which is an optional yet mandatory requirement to get the NPTEL certificate. Enrolled candidates need to move to the ‘My Courses’ section on their dashboard. Click on the NPTEL exam registration link available. However, candidates are also advised to check their registered email ID for the exam registration link.

After clicking on the NPTEL exam registration link, fill in all the required details, upload a photograph, a signature, and valid documents such as a photo ID proof, a reserve category proof (if any), and others. Choose the examination-related details such as choice of exam centre and date, and submit all the details.

Complete the NPTEL exam registration by paying the exam fees of Rs. 1,000 (50% waiver for reserved category candidates) in online mode only.

NPTEL Exam Fees 2025

Candidates have to pay the NPTEL exam fees to complete the registration, which vary category-wise. Check the NPTEL exam fees in the table below.

CategoryNPTEL Exam Registration Fees

General

Rs. 1,000

NPTEL exam fee for SC/ST or PwD (50% exam fee waiver)

Rs. 500

NPTEL exam fee for SC/ST AND PwD (50% waiver for SC/ST and 50% of that for PwD)

Rs. 250


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the NPTEL admit card be released?
A:

The NPTEL admit card will be released generally a week before the exam date.

Q: What are the NPTEL exam dates for July to December 2025 exam?
A:

For the July 2025 semester, the NPTEL exam is scheduled to be conducted on September 20 and 21, 2025, October 25 and 26, 2025, and November 1 and 2, 2025.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for the NPTEL certificate exam?
A:

There is no eligibility criterion specifically NPTEL exam. Only enrolled candidates will be allowed to register for the exam.

Q: What is the NPTEL exam?
A:

NPTEL exam is a proctored exam to achieve the NPTEL certificate for the enrolled candidates after the completion of their NPTEL course period.

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