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What are the UGC NET 2025-26 (December Session) Passing Marks?
National Testing Agency will mention the required UGC NET 2026 passing marks. Candidates can check the UGC NET passing marks 2026 on the official website, ugcnet.nta.nic.in. The UGC NET exam is an entry for the candidates to become an assistant professor or a fellowship position in universities or colleges. The UGC NET passing marks are the marks which a candidate needs to score in order to clear the exam.
The UGC NET passing marks 2026 vary based on category. The UGC NET exam 2026 will be conducted in online mode. Candidates can check the required passing marks of UGC NET 2026 during the release of the results. The UGC NET passing marks will usually be an official notification.
UGC NET Passing Marks 2025-26
UCC NET event | UGC NET Dates |
UGC NET Exam Date 2026 | December 31 to Jnauary 7, 2026 |
UGC NET Result Date | February 4, 2026 |
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Factors Determining the UGC NET passing marks
The UGC NET passing marks are different for each category candidate. The passing marks are also different for JRF and assistant professor posts. Some of the factors that affect the UGC NET passing marks are -
Subject - Some of the subjects which candidates choose are difficult compared to others. Hence, there may be a possibility for the UGC NET passing marks 2026 to change.
Paper - As we know, candidates can choose between JRF and assistant professor papers, the passing marks is usually different for both the papers.
Category - The passing marks of UGC NET varies based on category. It is an important factor while determining the passing marks.
General Passing Marks of UGC NET
The UGC NET 2026 passing marks may vary but can predict the pass percentage for both the papers. The UGC NET pass percentage is also present in the official notification. The UGC NET required passing percentage is given in the table below -
UGC NET Pass Percentage 2026
Category | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
General | 40 % | 40 % |
OBC Non-creamy layer, PWD/SC/ST, Transgenders | 35 % | 35 % |
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UGC NET 2026 Cut Off
The UGC NET cut off is the minimum marks required to clear the exam. The UGC NET exam cut off varies each year. The UGC NET cut off 2026 varies based on the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appearing, and category of the candidates. NTA is solely responsible for determining the UGC NET cut off every year.
The UGC NET 2026 cut off is released during the time of the release of the results. The UGC NET cut off is released in PDF format. The UGC NET cut off PDF contains the list of the marks of all the subjects including each category. It is mandatory for candidates to meet the UGC NET passing marks in order to clear the exam. Candidates who clear the UGC NET exam 2026 are given a certificate which has a lifetime validity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What are the qualifying marks for UGC NET 2026?
A:
The UGC NET qualifying marks are yet to be released.
Q: How is UGC NET cut-off calculated?
A:
The UGC NET cut off is calculated based on the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appearing, and category of the candidates.
Q: Is UGC NET easy to pass?
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The UGC NET 2026 exam is not that easy to crack. The UGC NET exam's difficulty level is usually moderate.
Q: Does UGC NET marks matter?
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Yes, the UGC NET marks matter. It determines if the candidate is eligible to get the UGC NET certificate.
Q: Is there negative marking in UGC NET?
A:
No, there is no negative marking in the UGC NET exam.
Q: how many students qualify UGC NET?
A:
The UGC NET qualifying statistics are released after the release of the results.
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Yes, you may be eligible , but it depends on the PSC recruitment notification .
The UGC NET category under which you qualified (PwD) and the reservation category under which you apply for a job (EWS) are not always required to be the same.
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Hello Dear Student,
You are already pursuing BA (Hons.) Political Science from School of Open Learning University of Delhi , preparing for SSC CGL , and keeping UGC-NET/JRF as a backup. Doing a regular MA through CUET-PG can strengthen that backup plan significantly.
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Yes, you can generally use a Bihar EWS certificate issued in May 2026 for UGC NET June 2026 if it is in the Central Government prescribed format and issued by a competent authority such as a Revenue Officer/Tehsildar. UGC NET requires a valid EWS certificate in the latest Government
Hello Dear Student,
No, you generally cannot use an EWS certificate for 2025–26 for the UGC NET May 2026 application if it has expired.
EWS certificates are usually valid only for the relevant financial year, so for May 2026 applications, you may need a newly renewed EWS certificate based on
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