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What is the success rate of UGC NET exam?

What is the success rate of UGC NET exam?

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Feb 11, 2025 03:16 PM IST | #UGC NET

The National Testing Agency conducts the UGC NET exam twice a year. The UGC NET exam is a gateway for aspiring lecturers and researchers in India. The UGC NET 2024 exam has high competition making it difficult to qualify. However, with good preparation and strategy, the NTA UGC NET exam is possible to crack. The NET exam December session has been conducted between January 3 and 27, 2025.

What is the success rate of UGC NET exam?
What is the success rate of UGC NET exam?

UGC NET success rate

The UGC NET success rate is defined as the percentage of candidates who succeed among the total number of appeared candidates in the examination. The UGC NET success rate is usually between 7 - 11% which is a small percentage of candidates who appear in the examination. Apart from this, candidates need to score more than the UGC NET cut off 2024 in order to qualify the exam. The UGC NET cut off is to score 40 % for general category and 35 % for other categories. The below table shows the total number of candidates appeared in the exam versus the UGC NET pass percentage -

UGC NET success rate statistics - Previous years

Year

Registered candidates

Appeared candidates

Qualified candidates

No. of candidates qualified (Both JRF & Assistant Professor)

UGC NET pass percentage

December 2024

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

June 2024

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

TBA

December 2023

9,45,918

6,95,928

58,794

5032

11.83 %

June 2023

639069

462144

32,304

4937

14.3%

December 2022

8,34,537

5,46,679

43,917

4847

8.03%

June 2022 &

December 2021

—-

5,44,485

43,246

9127

12.5%

June 2021 &

December 2020

1266509

671288

52856

7679

7.87%

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From the above statistics, it is seen that the UGC NET success rate is very less compared to the candidates who give in the exam. On an average, around 7 - 11% of the appeared candidates qualify the UGC NET 2024 exam. The success rate varies with each year. It depends on factors like the subject the candidate chooses, the candidate’s category, etc.

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How to clear the UGC NET exam 2024 ?

Though the UGC NET 2024 success rate depends on various factors, candidates can try the below tips to crack the exam -

  • Clearing the UGC NET exam requires dedication, preparation, understanding of syllabus and consistent practice.

  • Focus on active learning rather than revising the same concepts everyday.

  • Practise mock UGC NET mock tests/ sample papers to learn time management in the examination.

  • Make sure that the entire UGC NET 2024 syllabus is covered. Do not study anything new during the last few weeks before the exam.

  • Referring to too many materials is not necessary. Choosing the right and standard resources is the best way to prepare for the NET exam 2024.

With focused preparation, the right resources, and a strategic approach, candidates can definitely improve their chances of success in the 2024 NET exam.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. how many students qualify UGC NET?

The UGC NET success rate to qualify as the Assistant professor is between 7 - 11 %.

2. Is it hard to pass UGC NET?

The UGC NET 2024 exam is definitely challenging to pass. However, it is not impossible to clear.

3. What is the passing rate for UGC NET?

The 7 - 11 candidates out of 100 candidates qualify the UGC NET exam 2024.

4. What is the maximum salary of UGC NET?

Candidates will receive a UGC NET certificate after qualifying the exam. NDA does not offer any job role or salary. Candidates may expect a UGC NET salary over Rs 30, 000.

5. Is UGC NET a good career option?

Clearing the NET exam will definitely open doors to new opportunities. It is a good career option for those who want to pursue teaching roles. Weighing the pros and cons about this field is the best way to go.

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Questions related to UGC NET

Have a question related to UGC NET ?

Hello,

If you get the EWS certificate after filling the UGC NET form , then it will not be valid for this attempt.

EWS certificate must be valid and available at the time of form submission. You cannot claim EWS benefit later after the form is submitted.

Hope it helps !

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.





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