{"id":24996,"date":"2026-04-29T15:23:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/?p=24996"},"modified":"2026-04-29T15:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:53:18","slug":"ugc-net-passing-marks-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrfadda.com\/exams\/ugc-net\/ugc-net-passing-marks-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Passing Marks 2026: Check Category Wise Minimum NET Qualifying Marks"},"content":{"rendered":"

UGC NET Passing Marks 2026:<\/b> Candidates preparing for the UGC NET June or December 2026 exam often search for the minimum marks required to qualify. While the National Testing Agency (NTA) sets minimum qualifying criteria, the actual UGC NET cut-off varies every session depending on competition, subject, and difficulty level.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, check category-wise minimum qualifying marks, previous year cut-off trends, and the safe score needed for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What Are the Minimum Passing Marks for UGC NET 2026?<\/b><\/h2>\n

To be considered for qualification, candidates must secure the minimum aggregate marks in both papers combined.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/b><\/td>\nMinimum Percentage<\/b><\/td>\nMinimum Marks (Out of 300)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General\/Unreserved<\/span><\/td>\n40%<\/span><\/td>\n120 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBC-NCL\/SC\/ST\/PwD\/Third Gender<\/span><\/td>\n35%<\/span><\/td>\n105 Marks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

These are only the <\/span>minimum qualifying marks<\/b>, not the final cut-off.<\/span><\/p>\n

UGC NET Minimum Qualifying Marks vs Final Cut-Off<\/b><\/h2>\n

Many candidates think scoring 120 marks guarantees qualification, which is incorrect.<\/span><\/p>\n

After candidates meet the minimum eligibility marks:<\/span><\/p>\n