What Are the UGC NET Passing Marks?

By Radhika Published: 12 Feb, 2025 Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".farig-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-44px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Introduction

The UGC NET is an exam conducted for aspiring candidates who wish to become Assistant Professors and Junior Research Fellows in India. But what are the passing marks for this challenging exam? Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".crgjd-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".iijje-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 29px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".nccxf-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-95.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

UGC NET Exam Structure

The exam consists of two papers: Paper I: General paper on teaching and research aptitude. Paper II: Subject-specific paper Both papers are mandatory! Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".ifnkb-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".usezm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 29px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".ibdxr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-85px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

UGC NET Passing Criteria

The passing marks for UGC NET depends on: Category (General, OBC, SC, ST, PwD) Aggregate score in both papers. Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".jcpur-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".izzrr-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 29px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".umicu-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-73.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

UGC NET Cutoff for Different Categories

General Category: 40% in both papers. \OBC/SC/ST/PwD: 35% in both papers. Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".pcqgs-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".ubqaw-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 29px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".wptue-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-88.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Minimum Qualifying Marks

General Category: At least 40% aggregate. (both papers) OBC/SC/ST/PwD: At least 35% aggregate. Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".piipa-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".rlzbe-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 33px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".jroea-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-88.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Paper Breakdown

Paper I: 100 marks, 50 questions. Paper II: 200 marks, 100 questions. Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".wuzez-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".csfql-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 29px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".pladq-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-50.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

UGC NET Result

The UGC NET result is calculated by considering the combined score of Paper I and Paper II. Both must meet the minimum required percentile. Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".iepgc-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".xwoet-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 29px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".zxksk-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-73.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]

Factors Affecting Cutoff Marks

The cutoff may vary depending on: Number of candidates and the Difficulty level of the exam. Image: Pexels [{ "selector": ".rfeai-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "1000ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".urndo-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 29px)) scale(0.15)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0px) scale(1)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }, { "selector": ".rxubm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-78.5px)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible" }, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }] Know More