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

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

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Jun 24, 2025 02:42 PM IST | #UGC NET

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 2025 (June Session) Passing Marks?

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

UCC NET event

UGC NET Dates

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)

1. What are the qualifying marks for UGC NET 2025?

The UGC NET qualifying marks are yet to be released.

2. How is UGC NET cut-off calculated?

The UGC NET cut off is calculated based on the difficulty level of the exam, number of candidates appearing, and category of the candidates.

3. Is UGC NET easy to pass?

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

4. Does UGC NET marks matter?

Yes, the UGC NET marks matter. It determines if the candidate is eligible to get the UGC NET certificate.

5. Is there negative marking in UGC NET?

No, there is no negative marking in the UGC NET exam.

6. how many students qualify UGC NET?

The UGC NET qualifying statistics will be released after the release of the results.

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Questions related to UGC NET

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Hello Aspirant,

since you have completed your MBA you should appear in UGC NET in MANAGEMENT . this paper cover topic like hr, marketing, finance , strategy , and business management . you will have to write paper 1 (general) and paper 2 (management) .

all the best for your preparation .

hope ypu got your answer.

Hello aspirant,

To download the previous year's solved papers for UGC NET, you can visit their official website ugcnet.nta.ac.in, click on question papers, and download for your reference.

Or you can visit the careers360 website for the previous year's papers.

https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ugc-net-question-papers

Regards

Hi dear candidate,

You can anytime find sample test papers as well as mock tests for UGC net on our official website for free.

Kindly find the link below to download UGC net question papers for previous year:

UGC NET Question Papers 2025 - Download UGC NET Sample Papers PDFs

UGC NET Sample Papers

To view the official NTA June 2025 question paper with answer key, please navigate to https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in and then click on " Provisional Answer key with question paper for June 2025" under public notices section.

Then login with your Application no, DOB and security pin then view answer sheet.

HOPE THIS HELPS

Hello Aspirant,

To prepare for CSIR UGC Net Examination you need to follow some steps:

1.Know the exam pattern

Total Marks 200

It consists 3 section-

Part A(Aptitude common for all).

Part B and C(Subject specific questions)

2.Choose your subject for this examination

As this examination consider in different subjects,so you need to choose one among these subjects.

https://csirhrdg.res.in/Home/Index/1/Default/2666/78 check about subjects from official website.

3.Collect the right study material.

4.Make a study plan and follow it.

All the best for your CSIR UGC NET preparation.





A six month preparation window is ideal for CSIR UGC NET, especially if you follow a structured plan. Below is a month wise breakdown of how you can prepare effectively, balancing core subjects, General Aptitude, revision, mock tests , and research paper reading .

In the first three months , focus on completing the full syllabus, spending most of your time on core subjects and 1 day a week on General Aptitude. Also, begin reading 1 to 2 research papers weekly.

In month 4 , start your first full revision, practice topic-wise questions, and begin attempting small mock tests.

In month 5 , do your second revision and shift to full-length mock tests (2 per week) while analyzing mistakes.

In month 6 , do a final quick revision, increase mock tests to 3 to 4 per week, and avoid starting new topics.

Overall, spend around 60 to 70% of your time on subject preparation , 15 to 20% on revision , and 10 to 15% on mock tests and paper solving , increasing test practice in the last two months.

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