{"id":8396,"date":"2026-08-18T11:34:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T06:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/live-jrfadda-new\/2026\/04\/29\/ugc-net-passing-marks-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-25T19:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:13:54","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: Category-Wise Qualifying Marks, Minimum Score"},"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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UGC NET Provisional Answer Key 2026 Released<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0NTA has released the UGC NET Provisional Answer Key 2026<\/strong> for the June session\u00a0on 16 August 2026<\/strong>. Candidates can verify their responses and submit objections during the answer key challenge window from August 16 to August 18, 2026<\/strong>. Candidates are advised to raise objections within the deadline and carefully follow the prescribed NTA guidelines.<\/p>\n

Check Your UGC NET Provisional Answer Key 2026 Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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

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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