UGC NET December 2025 Cut-Off Marks Released — Full Subject & Category List (Updated)
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially published the cut-off scores for the UGC NET December 2025 session along with the exam results on February 4, 2026. This year’s test was held in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode across hundreds of cities and saw almost 10 lakh applicants taking part in one of India’s biggest eligibility exams for academic careers and research opportunities.
📊 What the Cut-Off Means
The cut-off marks decide who qualifies for:
- Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
- Assistant Professor eligibility
- Direct PhD admission
These scores change by subject and category (like General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS), based on how competitive each paper was and how many candidates appeared.
👩🎓 Subject-Wise Highlights
For every discipline — from Economics and Political Science to Psychology, Commerce, Education, and Languages — the cut-offs differ by category.
For example:
- Economics:
- UR JRF: ~232, Assistant Professor: ~200
- OBC-NCL JRF: ~216, Assistant Professor: ~180
- Education:
- UR JRF: ~208, Assistant Professor: ~180
- SC JRF: ~182, Assistant Professor: ~152
(These are sample figures — full subject-wise scores are available in the official PDF.)
🧠 How to Check Your Cut-Off
- Go to the official NTA UGC NET site: ugcnet.nta.nic.in.
- Find the link for “UGC NET December 2025 Cut-Off Marks.”
- Open the PDF listing all subject and category cut-offs.
- Compare with your score to see if you’re eligible for JRF or Assistant Professor.
📌 What’s Next for Candidates
After checking cut-off scores: ✅ Download your scorecard from the NTA portal.
✅ See if you’ve qualified for JRF/Assistant Professor/PhD pathways.
✅ Prepare for further rounds or research options based on eligibility.