{"id":17966,"date":"2026-03-20T13:45:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=17966"},"modified":"2026-03-20T22:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T16:40:57","slug":"ugc-net-geography-cut-off-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-cut-off-2026","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026, Expected Marks, Category-wise Cutoff, Qualifying Marks &#038; Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"575\">The <strong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"271\">UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026<\/strong> is one of the most crucial benchmarks for candidates aiming to qualify for <strong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"423\">Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and PhD admission<\/strong>. Conducted by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span>, the exam determines eligibility based on percentile performance and category-wise competition. In this article, candidates can check <strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"761\">NTA geography cutoff marks, UGC NET geography qualifying marks, category-wise cutoff, previous year trends, and expected geography cutoff 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/geography-paper-2-test-series-for-dec-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll Today- Geography (Paper 2) Test Series for Dec 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-december-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET December 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-eligibility-criteria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Eligibility 20262<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Also Read: UGC NET Admit Card 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"866\">UGC NET 2026 Geography exam (Subject Code 80)<\/strong> will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The cutoff will be released along with the result on the official website.<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 61.4137%;\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1288\">\n<thead data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1021\">\n<tr data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1021\">\n<th class=\"\" style=\"width: 40.3599%;\" data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1010\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Particulars<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" style=\"width: 111.259%;\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1021\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1288\">\n<tr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1074\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.3599%;\" data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1058\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.259%;\" data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1074\" data-col-size=\"sm\">UGC NET 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1131\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.3599%;\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1098\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Conducting Authority<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.259%;\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1131\" data-col-size=\"sm\">National Testing Agency (NTA)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1155\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.3599%;\" data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1142\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Subject<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.259%;\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1155\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Geography<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1177\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.3599%;\" data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1170\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Total Marks<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.259%;\" data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1177\" data-col-size=\"sm\">300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1208\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.3599%;\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1187\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Papers<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.259%;\" data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1208\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Paper 1 &amp; Paper 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1247\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.3599%;\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1226\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cutoff Release<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.259%;\" data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1247\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Along with result<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1288\">\n<td style=\"width: 40.3599%;\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1267\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 111.259%;\" data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1288\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ugcnet.nta.nic.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-june-2026-ugc-net-paper-1-batch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Paper-1 June 2026 &#8211; Premium Batch<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-application-form-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Application Form 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/personalized-self-study-planner\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp\" alt=\"Study Planner\" width=\"944\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-300x75.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1024x256.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-768x192.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-1536x384.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ai-owered-2048x512.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 944px) 100vw, 944px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"4g6pcc\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1337\">UGC NET Geography Qualifying Marks 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1475\">Before understanding the cutoff, candidates must know the <strong data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1425\">minimum qualifying marks<\/strong> set by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 63.349%;\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1667\">\n<thead data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1516\">\n<tr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1516\">\n<th class=\"\" style=\"width: 44.5221%;\" data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1488\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Category<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" style=\"width: 101.632%;\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1516\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Minimum Qualifying Marks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1667\">\n<tr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1601\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.5221%;\" data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1570\" data-col-size=\"sm\">General (UR)<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.632%;\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1601\" data-col-size=\"sm\">40% aggregate (Paper 1 + 2)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1645\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.5221%;\" data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1628\" data-col-size=\"sm\">OBC-NCL \/ SC \/ ST \/ PwD<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.632%;\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1645\" data-col-size=\"sm\">35% aggregate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1667\">\n<td style=\"width: 44.5221%;\" data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1660\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Total Marks<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 101.632%;\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1667\" data-col-size=\"sm\">300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-analysis-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Exam Analysis 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Exam 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-exam-pattern-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UGC NET Exam Pattern 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET June 2026 Geography | Free First Class Demo | Join Premium Batch | JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SW78O7er6PI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:fcfbe762-70a3-4cb7-ba22-45fef057cc06-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"ad1d8077-7db6-4bf5-8dc2-ec452ba2e7dd\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1l27zzb\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\">UGC NET Geography Cut Off Previous Years Trends<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"427\">Understanding the <strong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"104\">geography cutoff previous years trends<\/strong> helps candidates set a realistic target score for upcoming exams. Over the years, the cutoff has shown a <strong data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"234\">gradual upward trend<\/strong>, especially for JRF, reflecting increasing competition and consistent performance levels among aspirants. Analyzing these trends gives a clear idea of the safe score range required to qualify.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"427\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Geography-cut-off-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Geography-cut-off-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Geography-cut-off-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Geography-cut-off-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/UGC-NET-Geography-cut-off.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"wh6o0m\" data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"473\">Previous Years Cut Off Trend (Geography)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 76.5299%;\" data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"727\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<thead data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"525\">\n<tr data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"525\">\n<th class=\"\" style=\"width: 26.1214%;\" data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"488\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exam Cycle<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" style=\"width: 28.2322%;\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"502\" data-col-size=\"sm\">General JRF<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" style=\"width: 126.086%;\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"525\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Assistant Professor<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"727\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<tr data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"599\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.1214%;\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"586\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dec 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2322%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"592\">224<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 126.086%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"599\">194<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"625\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.1214%;\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"612\" data-col-size=\"sm\">June 2025<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2322%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"618\">216<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 126.086%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"625\">192<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"650\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.1214%;\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"637\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dec 2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2322%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"643\">208<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 126.086%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"650\">186<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"676\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.1214%;\" data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"663\" data-col-size=\"sm\">June 2024<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2322%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"669\">210<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 126.086%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"676\">190<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"701\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.1214%;\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"688\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Dec 2023<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2322%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"694\">188<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 126.086%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"701\">166<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"727\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.1214%;\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"714\" data-col-size=\"sm\">June 2022<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 28.2322%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"720\">202<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 126.086%;\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"727\" data-is-last-node=\"\">182<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-december-2025\/\"> <b>UGC NET December 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET DEC 2025 SAFE SCORE? \ud83d\ude31 JRF? NET? PhD Only? JRFAdda\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Pww1aU1YyWQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b<\/span><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-expected-cutoff-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-june-2026-education-batch-paper-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll Today- JRFAdda Premium June 2026 Education Batch Paper 2<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.govtjobs.alertapp&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=app_download\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14807\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp\" alt=\"App JRF Adda\" width=\"942\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JRF-Adda-in-your-pocket-app.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 942px) 100vw, 942px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2025 June Session<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2025 June are indicative of moderate to high competition in terms of Geography subject. Candidates targeting the examination in theDecember session should try to perform better than the cut off in the June examination. A general lucidity on this category-wise cut off in geography will help in setting up a realistic target in the examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 84.3079%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9677%; text-align: center;\"><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.5174%; text-align: center;\"><b>JRF<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.3214%; text-align: center;\"><b>Assistant Professor<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 161.142%; text-align: center;\"><b>PhD Only<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9677%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.5174%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">216<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.3214%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">192<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 161.142%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">164<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9677%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OBC-NCL<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.5174%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">208<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.3214%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">178<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 161.142%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9677%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EWS<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.5174%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">208<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.3214%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">176<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 161.142%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">144<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9677%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SC<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.5174%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">196<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.3214%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">166<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 161.142%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">142<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 20.9677%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ST<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 19.5174%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">190<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 35.3214%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">160<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 161.142%; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">138<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17973 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Geography-Cut-Off-2025-300x215.png\" alt=\"UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2025\" width=\"937\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Geography-Cut-Off-2025-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Geography-Cut-Off-2025-768x552.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UGC-NET-Geography-Cut-Off-2025.png 1008w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/>\u200b<\/span><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-admit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Admit Card 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a style=\"font-size: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/course-details\/premium-dec-2025-geography-batch-paper1-paper2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Enroll Today- Premium Dec 2025 Geography Batch(Paper1+Paper2)<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"79fb6962-fa1a-4f6e-8a8c-33f67eaa0894\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-9\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"><\/section>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:fcfbe762-70a3-4cb7-ba22-45fef057cc06-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a044856f-b7c9-4be1-a3f0-5e050b12d692\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"jfsn3r\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"43\">UGC NET Geography Percentile Score Explained<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"483\">The <strong data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"83\">Geography NET percentile score<\/strong> is a normalized measure used by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span> to evaluate a candidate\u2019s relative performance in the exam. Unlike raw marks, the percentile score reflects how well a candidate has performed compared to others appearing in the same session. It plays a crucial role in determining the <strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"432\">rank, merit list, and final cutoff<\/strong> for JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD eligibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"656\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For example, a <strong data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"523\">99 percentile score<\/strong> means that the candidate has performed better than <strong data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"601\">99% of all test-takers<\/strong>, placing them among the top 1% candidates in the exam.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1e5w78g\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"41\">UGC NET Result and Cutoff Updates 2026<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"396\">Candidates can easily check the <strong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"109\">UGC NET Result and Cutoff 2026<\/strong> through the official website of the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span>. The cutoff is released along with the result in a subject-wise and category-wise PDF format. By following a few simple steps, candidates can access their scores and verify the Geography cutoff (Subject Code 80).<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"cobl5c\" data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"445\">Steps to Check UGC NET Result &amp; Cutoff 2026<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" style=\"width: 56.8464%; height: 206px;\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"706\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<thead data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"469\">\n<tr data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"469\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"458\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Step No.<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"458\" data-end=\"469\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Process<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"706\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<tr data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"538\">\n<td data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"496\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"538\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Visit the official NTA UGC NET website<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"586\">\n<td data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"543\" data-col-size=\"sm\">2<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"586\">Click on \u201cUGC NET Result &amp; Cutoff\u201d link<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"618\">\n<td data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"591\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"618\">Download the cutoff PDF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"665\">\n<td data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"623\" data-col-size=\"sm\">4<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"665\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Search for Subject Code 80 (Geography)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"706\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\n<td data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"670\" data-col-size=\"sm\">5<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"706\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Check category-wise cutoff marks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"responsive-video-wrap clr\"><iframe title=\"UGC NET Geography Expected Cut off 2025 | Geography UGC NET June 2025 Cut off | Kabir Sir\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mE9gEbyc8TA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><b>Steps to Download UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 PDF<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates are advised to keep their <\/span><b>application number and date of birth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ready to check their result and corresponding cutoff details. The cutoff PDF will be released <\/span><b>category-wise and subject-wise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by NTA on the official website after the exam. Follow these steps to download the UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 PDF once released:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the official website of <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ugcnet.nta.ac.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>NTA UGC NET<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on the <\/span><b>\u201cUGC NET Result and Cutoff Updates\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> link.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the <\/span><b>category-wise and subject-wise cutoff PDF<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find <\/span><b>Subject Code 80 (Geography)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the PDF.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the cutoff marks for <\/span><b>JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD eligibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-geography-question-paper-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UGC NET Geography Question Paper 2025<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipkart.com\/ugc-net-general-paper-1-hand-written-book-jrfadda-notes-aditi-ma-m\/p\/itm494f814128b46\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp\" alt=\"JRF Adda Book\" width=\"945\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-900x300.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-620x207.webp 620w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/book-banner-2.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:fcfbe762-70a3-4cb7-ba22-45fef057cc06-5\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0d5c9312-6e05-424d-87df-b8bfb0c3206d\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8dtpi\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"534\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">The <strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"53\">UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026<\/strong> is expected to remain high due to increasing competition and consistent exam difficulty. With the General category JRF cutoff reaching 224 in December 2025, candidates should aim for a safe score above 220. By analyzing the category-wise cutoff, previous year trends, and the geography NET percentile score set by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Testing Agency<\/span><\/span>, aspirants can plan an effective strategy and improve their chances of qualifying for JRF and Assistant Professor positions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-17971 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-17971{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-17971 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-17971{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-17971.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-17971.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-17971.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-17971.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-17971.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1767102170\"><div id=\"sp-ea-17971\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-17971\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179710\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179710\" aria-controls=\"collapse179710\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> When will the expected UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 be released?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse179710\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17971\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179710\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The expected <\/span><b>UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 <\/b>has been<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> released after the exam commenced on <strong>3rd January 2026 in shift 2.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179711\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179711\" aria-controls=\"collapse179711\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Where can I download the UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 PDF?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179711\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17971\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179711\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Candidates can download the official cutoff PDF from the <\/span><b>NTA UGC NET website<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> under the \u201cUGC NET Result and Cutoff Updates\u201d section by selecting <\/span><b>Subject Code 80 (Geography)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179712\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179712\" aria-controls=\"collapse179712\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the minimum qualifying marks for UGC NET Geography 2026?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179712\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17971\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179712\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The <\/span>UGC NET geography qualifying marks<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are <\/span><b>40% in both papers for General category<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>35% for OBC-NCL\/SC\/ST\/PwD candidates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179713\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179713\" aria-controls=\"collapse179713\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is qualifying marks the same as the final cutoff?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179713\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17971\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179713\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No. Qualifying marks only make a candidate eligible for the merit list. The <\/span><b>final UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> depends on <\/span><b>percentile score, normalization, competition level, and available slots<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-179714\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse179714\" aria-controls=\"collapse179714\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is the UGC NET Geography cutoff calculated?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse179714\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-17971\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-179714\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The cutoff is calculated using a <\/span><b>percentile-based method<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, considering the <\/span><b>number of candidates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>exam difficulty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><b>normalization across shifts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and <\/span><b>category-wise merit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-17971-6a0888127b8c3\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When will the expected UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 be released?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The expected<b>UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026<\/b>has been released after the exam commenced on<strong>3rd January 2026 in shift 2.<\/strong>\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where can I download the UGC NET Geography Cut Off 2026 PDF?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Candidates can download the official cutoff PDF from the<b>NTA UGC NET website<\/b>under the \u201cUGC NET Result and Cutoff Updates\u201d section by selecting<b>Subject Code 80 (Geography)<\/b>.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the minimum qualifying marks for UGC NET Geography 2026?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The UGC NET geography qualifying marks are<b>40% in both papers for General category<\/b>and<b>35% for OBC-NCL\/SC\/ST\/PwD candidates<\/b>.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is qualifying marks the same as the final cutoff?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. Qualifying marks only make a candidate eligible for the merit list. 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