1. Minimum Qualifying Marks

UGC NET cut-offs are the minimum scores a candidate must achieve for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) or Assistant Professor. Minimum marks by category:

• General (UR): 40% aggregate in Paper 1 + Paper 2.
• Reserved Categories (OBC-NCL, SC, ST, EWS, PwD): 35% aggregate in both papers.

2. Subject-Wise Cut Off Highlights

Cut-offs vary by subject, exam difficulty, and number of candidates:

3. Factors Affecting Cut-Off

1. Difficulty Level: Harder exams may lower cut-offs.
2. Number of Candidates: More candidates can increase competition.
3. Number of JRF Vacancies: Fewer vacancies can raise cut-offs.
4. Category Reservation: Reserved categories generally have lower cut-offs.

4. How to Check & Calculate Category-Wise Cut-Off

1. Download the official PDF from NTA website.
2. Locate your subject and category.
3. Compare your marks with the cut-off for your eligibility type.
4. If your score meets or exceeds the cut-off, you qualify for JRF or Assistant Professor.

5. UGC NET Final Answer Key 2025 Dates

6. How to Download Final Answer Key

1. Visit NTA official website.
2. Click the “UGC NET Final Answer Key 2025” link.
3. Log in with Application Number, DOB, and Security Pin.
4. Access and review the final answer key, question paper, and response sheet.
5. Download the final answer key for reference.

7. How to Raise Objections

1. Go to “Challenge(s) regarding Answer Key” section on NTA website.
2. Log in using your credentials.
3. Select the question and choose the correct option.
4. Pay ₹200 per question to submit your objection.
5. If valid, the fee is refunded. Otherwise, it’s non-refundable.

8. How to Calculate Marks Using Answer Key

1. Compare your responses with the final answer key.
2. Assign +2 marks for each correct answer.
3. No negative marking for incorrect or unattempted questions.
4. Add all marks to get your total score.

Example: 45 correct answers → 45 × 2 = 90 marks