What are the UGC NET 2025 (June Session) Passing Marks?

What are the UGC NET 2025 (June Session) Passing Marks?

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Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 24 Jun 2025, 02:42 PM IST

National Testing Agency mentioned the required UGC NET 2025 passing marks. Candidates can check the UGC NET passing marks 2025 on the official website, ugcnet.nta.ac.in. The UGC NET June 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.

What are the UGC NET 2025 (June Session) Passing Marks?
What are the UGC NET passing marks for 2024?

The UGC NET passing marks 2025 vary based on category. The UGC NET exam 2025 is going to be conducted between June 25 to 29, 2025. Candidates can check the required passing marks of UGC NET 2025 during the release of the results. The UGC NET passing marks will usually be an official notification.

UGC NET Passing Marks 2025

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UGC NET Exam Date 2025

June 25 to 29, 2025

UGC NET June Result Date

TBA

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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 June passing marks 2025 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 2025 June passing marks may vary but can predict the pass percentage for both the papers. The UGC NET pass percentage will also be present in the official notification. The UGC NET required passing percentage is given in the table below -

UGC NET Pass Percentage 2025

Category

Paper 1

Paper 2

General

40 %

40 %

OBC Non-creamy layer, PWD/SC/ST, Transgenders

35 %

35 %

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UGC NET 2025 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 June cut off 2025 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 2025 cut off will be released during the time of the release of the results. The UGC NET June cut off will be 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 2025 will be given a certificate which has a lifetime validity.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What are the qualifying marks for UGC NET 2025?
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?
A:

The UGC NET 2025 exam is not that easy to crack. The UGC NET exam's difficulty level is usually moderate.

Q: Does UGC NET marks matter?
A:

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 will be released after the release of the results.

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Hello,

If you have entered the wrong annual income but belong to the OBC NCL category and have a valid certificate, it should not cause a problem during verification, as long as your certificate supports your category and income criteria.

Make sure:

  1. Your OBC NCL certificate is valid and matches the name on your application.

  2. You carry the correct income details during document verification. You may have to explain or correct the income information at that stage.

The important thing is to be honest and provide supporting documents during verification. Mistakes in the application can usually be corrected at the time of document check if you have proof.

Hope it helps !

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

  1. 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)

  2. Download the Paper 1 PDF , which covers topics like teaching and research aptitude, communication, reasoning, ICT, higher education system, and more.

  3. 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.

Hello,

Here are some links where you can access UGC NET study materials :

1. Best Books for NTA UGC NET

2. UGC NET Question Papers

Hope it helps !