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)
Category
General
OBC (NCL)
SC
ST
EWS
Minimum % marks
40%
35%
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:
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.
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