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UGC NET Cut Off 2025 - Check Category wise & Subject-wise Cutoff Marks
Edited By Vishnukumar V | Updated on 11 Feb, 2025 12:35 PM IST | #UGC NET
The UGC NET cut off 2024-25 will be released in online mode at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. NTA will release the UGC NET 2025 cut off along with the result. The UGC NET cut off will be released separately for JRF and Assistant Professor. Candidates who appeared for the exam will be able to download the UGC NET cut off 2025 subject wise pdf on the official website.
This Story also Contains
- UGC NET Cut Off 2025
- How to Download the UGC NET Cut Off 2025?
- How to Calculate Cut Off Marks for UGC NET 2025?
- Previous Years' UGC NET Cut off marks
- UGC NET Cut Off (December 2022 Session)
- NTA UGC NET Result 2025
The UGC NET cut off will be announced category-wise also. The UGC NET cutoff 2025 is the minimum qualifying mark the candidates need to score to qualify for the exam. Candidates who appear in the UGC NET exam will be able to check their cut off here after the official announcement.
UGC NET Cut Off 2025
NTA releases the cut off marks separately for all subjects, like UGC NET commerce cut off, UGC NET computer science cut off, UGC NET management cut off, etc. The minimum UGC NET qualifying mark for the general category is 40%, whereas the reserved category is 35%. Candidates preparing for the exam are advised to check the UGC NET cut off of past 5 years for a better understanding of the examination. To know more about UGC NET expected cutoff 2025, and previous year's cut offs, read the article below.
How to Download the UGC NET Cut Off 2025?
The NTA UGC NET 2025 cut off is available on the official website in PDF format. Check the steps to download the UGC NET cut off PDF.
- Visit the official UGC NET website - ugcnet.nta.ac.in.
- Click on the link available for UGC NET cut off on the homepage under the latest information section.
- The UGC NET cut off 2025 PDF will be opened on the screen.
- Download the PDF and save it for further use.
What Are the UGC NET Qualifying Marks 2025?
The National Testing Agency determines the minimum UGC NET qualifying mark that a candidate needs to score in order to pass the exam. Candidates have to secure the qualifying marks prescribed by the National Testing Agency in both papers of UGC NET exam 2025 to get shortlisted for JRF or Assistant Professorship. From the following table, aspirants can check the category-wise UGC NET qualifying marks.
UGC NET exam 2025 Qualifying Marks
Category | Aggregate marks in both the papers taken together |
UGC NET qualifying marks for General (Unreserved) | 40% |
OBC Non-creamy layer, PWD/SC/ST and Transgenders | 35% |
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UGC NET Cut Off 2025 - Determining Factors
The National Testing Agency calculates the UGC NET cutoff 2025 based on the following factors -
The number of candidates who appeared in the exam.
The difficulty level of the UGC NET 2025 question paper.
Previous year UGC NET cut off trends.
How to Calculate Cut Off Marks for UGC NET 2025?
To calculate the UGC NET 2025 cut off, the National Testing Agency follows the following steps. The detailed procedure for the calculation of cut off marks of UGC NET 2025 is shared below:
Step 1: Total number of qualified candidates in the exam shall be equal to 6% of the candidates who appeared in both papers of the exam.
Step 2: Total number of slots allocated to candidates belonging to different categories as per the reservation policy of the Government of India.
Step 3: Minimum marks required by candidates to score to be considered for Junior Research Fellow and/or eligibility for Assistant Professor are mentioned in the table given below:
Category | Minimum Marks (%) to be Scored | |
Paper I | Paper-II | |
General | 40% Marks in both the papers taken together | |
OBC / SC/ ST | 35% Marks in both the papers taken together | |
Step 4: Qualifying factors for candidates who qualify in UGC NET will be based on their category for each subject. The aggregate percentage secured by candidates in both papers corresponding to the number of slots will determine the qualifying cut-off.
Step 5: Total number of slots available for awarding Junior Research Fellows is allocated among different categories as per reservation policy.
UGC NET Cut off 2025 - Category-Wise Subject Cut off
Those candidates will qualify in the exam who score the minimum UGC NET 2025 cut off. These cut off marks must be apart from scoring the minimum qualifying marks of the UGC NET exam. The National Testing Agency releases the category wise UGC NET cut off 2025 in PDF format for each subject for which the candidates have appeared.
UGC NET Cut off 2025 for Assistant Professor
According to the UGC NET 2025 cut off, the National Testing Agency (NTA) shortlists 6% of candidates in each subject to prepare a merit list for determining the eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship.
NTA UGC NET 2025 Cut off for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares a separate merit list for candidates who have qualified for the UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). This will be calculated after considering their eligibility in terms of age.
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Previous Years' UGC NET Cut off marks
From the following table, UGC NET cut off last 5 years given, candidates can check the previous year's UGC NET cut off subject wise.
UGC NET December 2023 Cut off
Subject/Category wise cutoff for Assistant Professor and JRF |
| Download here |
UGC NET June 2023 Cut off (June 2023)
Subject/Category wise cutoff | Subject/Category wise cutoff |
| Assistant Professor | JRF |
UGC NET Cut Off (December 2022 Session)
Subject/Category wise cutoff percentile | Subject/Category wise cutoff marks |
UGC NET Cut Off 2022 (December 2021 and June 2022)
Subject/Category wise cutoff percentile | Subject/Category wise cutoff marks |
The table here contains the links of UGC NET cut off for December 2020 and June 2021 for both Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The cut off marks of UGC NET are separate as subject-wise and category-wise
UGC NET December 2020 & June 2021 Cut off (National Fellowship)
| Category | Links |
| Scheduled Caste | Download here |
| OBC | Download here |
| Minority | Download here |
UGC NET December 2020 & June 2021 Cut off
| Events | UGC Subject/Category wise cut off percentile | UGC Subject/Category wise cut off marks |
| UGC NET cut off for December 2020 and June 2021 | Click here | Click here |
UGC NET 2019 Cut off (December Session) - General
Subject | Lectureship Cutoff Only (General) | JRF & Lectureship Cut off (General) |
Economics | 72 | 62.67 |
Political Science | 68 | 58.67 |
Philosophy | 74.67 | 64 |
Sociology | 68.67 | 60 |
History | 62.67 | 55.33 |
Anthropology | 70 | 60 |
Commerce | 62.67 | 55.33 |
Public Administration | 68 | 60 |
Management | 61.33 | 54 |
Hindi | 67.33 | 59.33 |
English | 63.33 | 54.67 |
Mass Communication and Journalism | 64.67 | 57.33 |
Geography | 69.33 | 60.67 |
NTA UGC NET 2019 Cut off (December) - For Lectureship only
Subject | Lectureship Cutoff Only (General) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (OBC NCL) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (SC) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (ST) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (EWS) |
Economics | 62.67 | 54.67 | 49.33 | 48.67 | 56 |
Political Science | 58.67 | 53.33 | 48.67 | 48.67 | 52.67 |
Philosophy | 64 | 58 | 55.33 | 50.67 | 57.33 |
Sociology | 60 | 54.67 | 50.67 | 52 | 54 |
History | 55.33 | 51.33 | 48 | 47.33 | 50.67 |
Anthropology | 60 | 54.67 | 51.33 | 50.67 | 54 |
Commerce | 55.33 | 50.67 | 48 | 47.33 | 50.67 |
Public Administration | 60 | 54 | 50.67 | 50 | 53.33 |
Management | 54 | 48.67 | 47.33 | 46 | 48.67 |
Hindi | 59.33 | 55.33 | 52 | 50 | 54.67 |
English | 54.67 | 48.67 | 46 | 44.67 | 49.33 |
Mass Communication and Journalism | 57.33 | 52.67 | 48.67 | 48.67 | 51.33 |
Geography | 60.67 | 55.33 | 52.67 | 50 | 55.33 |
NTA UGC NET 2019 Cut off (December) - For JRF & Lectureship
Subject | Lectureship Cutoff Only (General) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (OBC NCL) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (SC) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (ST) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (EWS) |
Economics | 72 | 68 | 61.33 | 60.67 | 68.67 |
Political Science | 68 | 64 | 58.67 | 59.33 | 65.33 |
Philosophy | 74.67 | 70 | 64.67 | 62.67 | 70.67 |
Sociology | 68.67 | 64.67 | 61.33 | 61.33 | 66 |
History | 62.67 | 59.33 | 56.67 | 56 | 60.67 |
Anthropology | 70 | 64.67 | 65.33 | 59.33 | 63.33 |
Commerce | 62.67 | 58.67 | 56 | 54.67 | 60 |
Public Administration | 68 | 63.33 | 60.67 | 58 | 65.33 |
Management | 61.33 | 57.33 | 54 | 52 | 57.33 |
Hindi | 67.33 | 64.67 | 61.33 | 61.33 | 65.33 |
English | 63.33 | 57.33 | 54.67 | 53.33 | 59.33 |
Mass Communication and Journalism | 64.67 | 62 | 61.33 | 59.33 | 62 |
Geography | 69.33 | 66 | 63.33 | 59.33 | 67.33 |
NTA UGC NET 2019 Cut off (June) - For Lectureship only
Subject | Lectureship Cutoff Only (General) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (OBC NCL) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (SC) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (ST) | Lectureship Cutoff Only (EWS) |
Economics | 65.33 | 56.00 | 50.67 | 50.00 | 54.00 |
Political Science | 56.67 | 50.67 | 46.67 | 46.00 | 48.67 |
Philosophy | 64.00 | 56.00 | 53.33 | 51.33 | 54.67 |
Sociology | 62.00 | 54.67 | 50.00 | 49.33 | 52.67 |
History | 54.67 | 50.00 | 46.67 | 46.67 | 48.00 |
Anthropology | 60.67 | 55.33 | 53.33 | 52.00 | 50.67 |
Commerce | 60.00 | 53.33 | 50.00 | 48.00 | 52.00 |
Public Administration | 58.00 | 52.67 | 48.67 | 46.00 | 50.00 |
Management | 60.00 | 53.33 | 50.67 | 49.33 | 51.33 |
Hindi | 53.33 | 49.33 | 46.67 | 45.33 | 47.33 |
English | 58.00 | 51.33 | 47.33 | 47.33 | 49.33 |
Mass Communication and Journalism | 58.00 | 52.00 | 49.33 | 50.00 | 50.00 |
Geography | 60.00 | 54.67 | 51.33 | 50.00 | 58.00 |
NTA UGC NET Cut off 2019 (June) - For both JRF & Lectureship
Subject | JRF & Lectureship Cut off (General) | JRF & Lectureship Cut off (OBC) | JRF & Lectureship Cut off (SC) | JRF & Lectureship Cut off (ST) | JRF & Lectureship Cut off (EWS) |
Economics | 74.67 | 68.67 | 63.33 | 62.00 | 69.33 |
Political Science | 66.00 | 60.67 | 56.00 | 55.33 | 62.00 |
Philosophy | 74.00 | 68.00 | 64.67 | 60.67 | 68.00 |
Sociology | 71.33 | 66.67 | 63.33 | 62.00 | 66.67 |
History | 62.00 | 58.00 | 54.00 | 54.00 | 58.67 |
Anthropology | 68.67 | 66.00 | 64.67 | 58.67 | 66.67 |
Commerce | 68.00 | 63.33 | 60.67 | 57.33 | 64.67 |
Public Administration | 65.33 | 63.33 | 60.00 | 55.33 | 60.67 |
Management | 68.00 | 63.33 | 61.33 | 62.00 | 62.00 |
Hindi | 60.00 | 57.33 | 54.00 | 53.33 | 56.67 |
English | 66.00 | 60.67 | 57.33 | 55.33 | 61.33 |
Mass Communication and Journalism | 65.33 | 61.33 | 56.67 | 57.33 | 61.33 |
Geography | 68.00 | 64.00 | 61.33 | 59.33 | 64.00 |
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NTA UGC NET Result 2025
The National Testing Agency will declare the UGC NET 2025 result online on the official website. To check the UGC NET result, candidates have to use their login credentials like the application number and date of birth. Only those candidates who score the minimum UGC NET result 2025 cut off will be qualified. Candidates who pass the NTA UGC NET exam will be issued an eligibility certificate which candidates can use to apply as Assistant Professors in any College/University across the country and also avail Junior Research Fellowship.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the UGC NET cut off 2024?
The UGC NET 2024 cut off is the minimum score calculated by the National Testing Agency category-wise and subject-wise that candidates need to score in order to qualify the exam.
2. What if a candidate is successful in securing the qualifying marks in UGC NET but didn't meet the actual cut off. Will he/she be considered qualified in UGC NET?
No, to qualify for the UGC NET 2024 exam, candidates must score the cut off in addition to the minimum qualifying marks.
3. What is the qualifying mark for UGC NET?
The qualifying mark is prescribed by the National Testing Agency. In the article above, candidates can check the article above related to the qualifying mark.
4. Is there any subject wise cut off for UGC NET?
Yes, the subject-wise cut off is also segregated category-wise. Candidates have to score subject-wise cut off to qualify.
5. How much do I need to score to pass UGC NET 2024?
If candidates belong to the General category, then they have to score 40%. Those belonging to reserved categories have to score 35% to qualify for the examination.
6. Can I prepare for UGC NET in 2 months?
To prepare for UGC NET 2024 in 2 months is a bit difficult owing to the vast syllabus and exam pattern. However, nothing is impossible, so if you can prepare with sheer dedication, you can prepare and even qualify in it.
7. Does the UGC NET Cut Off change every year?
Yes, the cut off for UGC NET changes every year but with a minor change.
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Hello there,
It is important to carry all the documents that you have been told to bring on your exam day. Every piece of document in the exam hall matters. NTA guidelines on national level exams states that a candidate must have 2 passport size photographs that is there on their online application. This is solely because the purpose of identification of a candidate. One photograph will be pasted on attendance sheet. You need to carry what else is the guidelines to avoid any issue in exam hall.
I hope this information will be helpful to you.
Shrutika Wahane 29 August,2024
Hello aspirant,
Solving previous year question papers immensely helps you in enhancing your preparation for a competitive exam like NET UGC. It gives you the idea of exam pattern, level of questions asked in exam etc.
To get the UGC NET last year question papers, you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.
https://competition.careers360.com/download/ugc-net-sample-papers-previous-years
Thank you
Hope this information helps you.
Sajal Trivedi 26 July,2024
Hello there,
If you have mistakenly clicked on the wrong gender, you need not to be worried. The NTA (National Testing Agency) conducts UGC-NET Exam twice a year- June and December cycle and always open a correction window for those candidates who have filled any of their details incorrectly. This correction window will give you a chance to correct your mistakes in the application form. But, it is very important to know that this correction window may be or may not be opened for a longer period of time. like for a week or so.
To keep update, carefully watch NTA UGC-NET website.
https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
GOOD LUCK!
Shrutika Wahane 15 July,2024
Hello,
Yes, candidate who has completed their Master's from IGNOU can apply for UGC-NET. The eligibility criteria of appearing in UGC-NET Exam is to score an equivalent or more than 55% in their Master's CGPA.
UGC-NET Exam happens twice a year. The June cycle has been re-scheduled. The second cycle will take place in the month of December.
Shrutika Wahane 05 July,2024
Hello Aspirant,
As per the guidelines issued by UGC NET, a candidate enrolled in a Master's program, whether in the 1st semester or the last, is eligible to sit for the UGC NET exam of the subject in which they are doing masters in. Please don't let people misguide you, you may even check the eligibility criteria mentioned on the UGC NET website.
Hope this helps!
Ishita 09 July,2024
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