UGC NET 2026 (CUT-OFF)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will make the UGC NET 2026 cut-off available in subject- and category-specific formats following the exam results. In Indian institutions and colleges, the cut-off determines eligibility for admission as an assistant professor, PhD candidate, and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).

Minimum Qualifying Marks (Expected)

Factors Influencing Cut-Off

• Number of candidates appearing
• Difficulty level of the exam
• Number of vacancies available
• Previous years’ cut-offs trends

How to Check Official Cut-Off?

• Official cut-offs for UGC NET 2026 will be  released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the official UGC NET website along with results.
• Candidates can download subject-wise and category-wise cutoff PDFs directly from the official portal.

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UGC NET 2026 Cut-Off FAQs

Ques.1 What is the UGC NET 2026 cut-off?

Ans. The cut-off is the minimum qualifying marks set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) that candidates must score to be eligible for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor posts.

Ques.2 Are cut-offs different for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility?

Ans. Yes, Cut-offs are published separately for:

• JRF eligibility.
• Assistant Professor eligibility.
• Combined JRF + Assistant Professor qualification.
• These are subject and category specific.

Ques.3 How does reservation affect cut-off marks?

Ans. Reserved categories like SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD have a lower cut-off than the General category.

Ques.4 Can I qualify if I score above the cut-off in only one paper?

Ans. No, candidates must meet the overall cut-off considering both Paper 1 and Paper 2 combined.

Ques.5 Is there a separate cut-off for Paper 1 and Paper 2?

Ans. Cut-offs are usually calculated based on the aggregate score of both papers combined. Paper 1 and Paper 2 results contribute to the final cut-off marks.