UGC NET Qualification Marks 2025 - Check How to Calculate, Merit List
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UGC NET Application Date:07 Oct' 25 - 07 Nov' 25
UGC NET Qualifying Marks: National Testing Agency mentiones the UGC NET qualifying marks on the official website. Candidates will be able to check the UGC NET qualifying marks 2025 at ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The qualifying marks will be announced for the candidates along with result of UGC NET. The UGC NET qualifying marks are the minimum marks to qualify UGC NET. Candidates can check the qualifying marks in the pdf form.
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- UGC NET Qualifying Marks: Important Dates
- UGC NET Qualifying Marks
- UGC NET 2025 Merit list
The authority provides UGC NET qualifying marks for each subject and each category. Candidates must secure a total of marks more than or equal to the UGC NET qualifying marks to get qualified. For more details about UGC NET qualifying marks, students can click on the link provided below:
UGC NET Qualifying Marks: Exam Highlights
Name of the Examination | UGC NET |
Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency |
Level of Examination | National |
Mode of Examination | Online |
Papers | Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
Subject Choice for Paper 2 | 101 |
UGC NET Qualifying Marks: Important Dates
NTA UGC NET Important Dates are mentioned in the official notification, which is released by the conducting authority in online mode. Candidates must track all the important dates so that they don’t miss any events regarding UGC NET.
Important Dates for UGC NET 2025
Events | December session dates |
UGC NET exam | To be announced |
UGC NET question papers and response sheet | To be announced |
UGC NET Final Answer Key | To be announced |
UGC NET Result | To be announced |
UGC NET Qualifying Marks
The UGC NET qualifying marks are released category-wise and separately for both Paper I and Paper II by the conducting authority. The UGC NET qualifying marks will be computed out of 100 marks. The candidates need to secure the UGC NET qualifying marks to get qualified in the exam. Along with the UGC NET qualifying marks, the authority releases the subject-wise cut off marks of UGC NET. The table below givesa brief about the UGC NET qualifying marks:
Category | Paper I | Paper II |
UGC NET Qualifying Marks ( General Category or Unreserved) | 40% (40 marks out 100) | 40% (40 marks out 100) |
UGC NET Qualifying Marks (OBC - Non Creamy Layer, PWD/SC/ST and Transgenders) | 35% (35 marks out of 100) | 35% (35 marks out of 100) |
UGC NET Qualifying Marks: Deciding Factors
The qualifying marks for UGC NET are decided on the few parameters of the examination.
Total number of candidates appearing in the exam
Availability of seats
The ratio of candidates to seats
Level of difficulty
Marking criteria
Reservation policies
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UGC NET 2025 Merit list
After the release of cut off marks by the prescribed authority, a merit list will be prepared. The merit list will be prepared separately for JRF and assistant professor.
The merit list will contain all the shortlisted candidates that have cleared the minimum cut off marks.
Only 15% of students who are at the top of the merit list can be selected for Assistant Professors according to the UGC NET Qualifying Marks.
A separate merit list will be prepared from the qualified candidates for JRF. The final UGC NET qualifying marks will be provided on the basis of both category and subject after the completion of papers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How can I download UGC NET 2025 admit card?
A:
The admit card of UGC NET will be available on the official website. Candidates need to login with necessary credentials and download the admit card.
Q: Are the minimum qualifying marks and cut off marks of UGC NET the same?
A:
No, the minimum qualifying marks will be released along with the subject wise cut off marks of UGC NET.
Q: How can I prepare for the UGC NET examination?
A:
Candidates need to check the exam pattern and latest syllabus of UGC NET to know their weaker section and manage time to work on weaker areas. Choice of best books for UGC NET is also an important part of preparation.
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Hello,
Not clearing UGC NET is not a big problem unless you want to become an Assistant Professor or apply for a PhD with fellowship.
You can still apply for PhD without NET in many universities, but you may need to clear their entrance test. For teaching jobs in colleges and universities, NET is usually compulsory.
So, it depends on your career goals. If you plan for research or teaching, you should try to clear it.
Hope it helps !
Steps to Download Syllabus PDF
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Visit the official UGC NET Syllabus page on the NTA portal. Look for the "Updated Syllabi of UGC-NET" section.
(https://www.ugcnetonline.in/syllabus-new.php) -
Download the Paper 1 PDF , which covers topics like teaching and research aptitude, communication, reasoning, ICT, higher education system, and more.
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Also download the Paper 2 PDF for your chosen subject—choose from 85+ disciplines listed.
If your MBA (Finance) is from an accredited university and you have at least 55% of the possible points (or 50% for reserved categories), you can take the UGC NET in Commerce.
Your MBA in finance is relevant because UGC NET Commerce covers business, accounting, finance, economics, and management topics.
If you are well-versed in the fundamentals of commerce, pick commerce.
As an alternative, you can choose UGC NET Management, which is closely related to MBA courses.
Your subject-matter expertise and career objectives should guide your decision.
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Here are some links where you can access UGC NET study materials :
Hope it helps !
Hii,
Yes, you can still appear for the UGC NET in Geography, but there's a small change. UGC prefers candidates to write NET in the subject of their post-graduation. However, if your Rural Development MA had strong overlaps with geography topics like environment, population studies, etc., and you feel confident with Geography concepts, you can go for it. Just be ready to justify your choice if asked during verification. Otherwise, another option is to appear for UGC NET in Rural Development if that’s more aligned with your MA.
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