The UGC NET Cut Off 2026 is one of the most important details for candidates waiting for their result. The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases the cut-off separately for different subjects, categories and eligibility levels such as JRF, Assistant Professor and PhD.
The official June 2026 cut-off is to be checked after the result is announced. Until then, previous-year trends and expected ranges can help candidates estimate their chances.
UGC NET Minimum Qualifying Marks 2026
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage | Minimum Marks Out of 300 |
| General / UR | 40% | 120 |
| EWS | 40% | 120 |
| OBC-NCL | 35% | 105 |
| SC | 35% | 105 |
| ST | 35% | 105 |
| PwD | 35% | 105 |
UGC NET June 2026 Expected Cut Off
| Category | Expected JRF Range | Expected Assistant Professor Range |
| General (UR) | 68%–74% | 52%–58% |
| OBC-NCL | 64%–70% | 47%–53% |
| SC | 58%–64% | 43%–49% |
| ST | 55%–61% | 41%–47% |
| PwD | 48%–56% | 38%–44% |
UGC NET Cut Off 2026 Subject-Wise
| Subject | Expected JRF Cut Off | Expected Assistant Professor Cut Off |
| Economics | 230–234 | 200–204 |
| Sociology | 226–232 | 200–206 |
| Education | 224–228 | 196–202 |
| Geography | 220–224 | 190–196 |
| Management | 218–224 | 186–192 |
| History | 210–216 | 188–194 |
| Commerce | 214–222 | 184–192 |
| Political Science | 214–220 | 188–196 |
| Hindi | 204–210 | 180–186 |
| English | 184–190 | 162–166 |
| Computer Science | 188–194 | 158–164 |
Note: The above figures are expected ranges, not official June 2026 cut-off marks. The final marks can change according to subject difficulty, competition, category and candidate performance.
Previous Year CUT OFF PDFs
| Month / Year | PDFs |
| Dec 2025 Cut Off PDF | |
| June 2025 Cut Off PDF | |
| Dec 2024 Cut Off PDF | |
| June 2024 Cut Off PDF | |
| 2023 Assistant Professor Cut Off PDF | |
| 2023 JRF Cut Off PDF | |
| 2022 Cut Off PDF | |
| 2021 Cut Off PDF |
Minimum Marks vs Final Cut Off
A General category candidate needs at least 40% aggregate marks, or 120 out of 300, while reserved category candidates generally need 35%, or 105 marks. However, these marks only meet the basic qualifying requirement. The actual subject-wise cut-off can be much higher. Candidates who want to estimate their result should compare their expected score with the previous cut-off of their subject and category.
Some Useful Important Links & PDFs
| Important Resource | Click & Download Links |
| Check Official Notification | Click Here |
| UGC NET Official Website | Click Here |
| Join airGurukul Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the minimum qualifying percentage for UGC NET 2026?
General and EWS candidates need 40% aggregate, while OBC-NCL, SC, ST and PwD candidates need 35% in both papers combined.
2. Is UGC NET Cut Off 2026 the same for every subject?
No. The final cut-off varies by subject, category and eligibility level such as JRF or Assistant Professor.
3. What is the expected JRF cut-off for General candidates?
The expected overall JRF range for General candidates is around 68%–74%, but the actual subject-wise cut-off may be different.
4. When will the official UGC NET Cut Off 2026 be released?
NTA will publish the official subject-wise and category-wise cut-off with or around the result declaration. Candidates should check the NTA portal for confirmation.
