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Hello peeps, hope you are doing fine? Why would we ask such a normal question? Because we are literary friends, seeking refuge under the wisdom of English Literature. We heard that the results for the UGC-NET December 2024 cycle are already out! Is it true? Oh, we checked it on the website. Yes, yes! It’s out and you know what? Prof. Vineet Pandey, our NET champion has cracked his 11th NET exam. Hmm…curious to know how he does this every time. He will let you know soon. However, in this blog, we will just talk about cut-off marks and how you can check them on the official website. 

How to Check UGC-NET English Cut-Off Marks 2025?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the UGC-NET English Cut-Off 2025. You can now check the minimum qualifying marks required for Assistant Professor, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and PhD only categories. The cut-off marks are released for different subjects, categories, and position-wise. Checking out the cut-off marks will help you to understand the benchmarks set for selection. 

UGC-NET English Cut-Off 2025 

The UGC-NET English cut-off 2025 was decided by keeping various factors in mind like difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing, and the availability of seats. The cut-off marks will decide the basic eligibility. 

Step-Wise Guidelines to Check UGC-NET English Cut-Off 2025 

Step 1: Visit the official website: https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/.

Step 2: Go to UGC-NET Examination December 2024 subject/category wise cut-off marks.
Step 3: Save the file.
Step 4: Check your subject code (030-English) and the cut-off category-wise.

UGC NET English Cut Off 2025 PDF Download

How to Understand the UGC-NET English Cut-Off 2025?

Now that the UGC-NET English Cut-Off 2025 has been officially released, you have qualified for NET or JRF if you have secured marks equal to or above these. The final selection depends on the merit list and the number of available positions. You can check the cut-off on the official website as mentioned above. 

UGC-NET English Qualifying Marks 

If you want to qualify for the UGC-NET exam, you must secure minimum qualifying marks set by NTA. As per the criteria released by NTA, general category candidates must score at least 40% while reserved category candidates must secure 35%. However, scoring just qualifying marks does not ensure selection as the actual cut-off is set higher based on the competition and the difficulty level of UGC-NET English exam. 

Way Forward: What’s Next After Result Declaration!

After checking out your results, you have ample opportunities and chances to take. Make sure you are ready to consider all the possibilities. 

Assistant Professor Eligibility: If you qualify for Assistant Professorship, you can apply for faculty positions in universities and colleges across India.

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): If you qualify for JRF, you will be eligible for research fellowships and PhD admissions.

Third Category (Only PhD): If you qualify under the third category, you can still apply for PhD in central or state universities. 

Certificate Download: NTA will provide e-certificates and JRF award letters to qualified candidates.

Application for Academic Positions: If you qualify for the UGC-NET exam, you can apply for teaching and research positions in various universities and institutions. 

If you do not qualify for any of the above-mentioned categories, just consider retaking the UGC-NET June 2025 exam cycle. To do this, start preparing now. Do not forget that failure is the foundation of success. If you do not fail, you will never learn. You can also consider taking UGC-NET English coaching for better and strategic exam preparation. 

Why You Should Take UGC-NET English Coaching?

To crack the UGC-NET English Literature exam, you need strategic and continuous efforts. It is not that you cannot qualify your exam without coaching but you need to obviously opt for strategically managing time, resources, and energy. Without managing these three components, qualifying for any exam will be challenging. However, if you opt for UGC-NET online classes, you will get proper guidance and notes.  There are some coaching institutes like Sahitya Classes that provide the best UGC-NET coaching online for both paper 1 and English Literature. These coaching institutes hire faculty who have already qualified NET and JRF and are aware of the exam pattern and UGC-NET English Literature syllabus. Additionally, you can save time that you will require to prepare notes as majority of coaching institutes provide UGC-NET paper 1 notes pdf​ and UGC-NET English notes. You can simply order them. Some coaching institutes like Sahitya Classes offer free PDFs and video lectures to make online learning accessible and affordable. You can check them in your free time and prepare for UGC-NET English exam 2025 from anywhere and at any time. So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch with them and find your perfect learning place. 

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Why Choose Sahitya Classes for UGC-NET 2025 Exam?

At Sahitya Classes, you will get detailed UGC-NET English literature notes and proper guidance from UGC-NET Paper 1 experts and Prof. Vineet Pandey for English Literature. If you are unable to join us offline, you can undertake UGC-NET online classes from the comfort of your home. You will receive rapid fire quiz questions, previous years’ solved question papers, mock-tests for your exam preparation. You will be trained by one of the finest mentors in the domain of English Literature who has himself qualified NET 10 times, JRF twice, and 17 SET exams. You can also join our hybrid classes and access all video lectures on the best app for UGC-NET English.

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FAQs 

1. What is the cut-off for UGC-NET English?

The UGC-NET English cut-off varies based on categories such as General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD. The cut-off is released separately for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Assistant Professor.

2. How is the UGC-NET English cut-off determined?

The cut-off is determined based on:

• The difficulty level of the exam
• The number of candidates appearing for the test
• The total number of available seats
• The category-wise reservation policy

3. Where can I check the UGC-NET English cut-off?

The official cut-off is released by NTA (National Testing Agency) on the official website: ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can check their category-wise and subject-wise cut-offs there.

4. Is there a sectional cut-off in UGC-NET English?

No, there is no sectional cut-off. The total marks obtained in Paper 1 (Teaching & Research Aptitude) and Paper 2 (English Literature) are considered for the final merit list.

5. How much score is required to qualify for JRF in UGC-NET English?

To qualify for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) in English, candidates generally need to score above 98-99 percentile, which means securing a higher cut-off than the Assistant Professor category. The exact marks depend on the difficulty level of the exam.

6. What was the previous year’s cut-off for UGC-NET English?

The previous year’s cut-off varies, but for General Category, it usually ranges around:

• JRF: 62-66%
• Assistant Professor: 54-58%
  For reserved categories (OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PWD), the cut-off is lower.

7. Does the UGC-NET English cut-off change every year?

Yes, the cut-off fluctuates every year based on exam difficulty, the number of candidates, and total available seats.

8. Can I qualify for UGC-NET English if I score below the cut-off?

No, you must meet or exceed the cut-off marks for your category to qualify for Assistant Professor or JRF.

9. How can I improve my score to clear the UGC-NET English cut-off?

To improve your score:

• Focus on British, American, Indian, and World Literature
• Prepare literary theory and criticism thoroughly
• Solve previous years’ question papers
• Revise teaching aptitude and research methodology for Paper 1
• Attempt mock tests to improve time management

10. What happens if I qualify for Assistant Professor but not JRF?

If you meet the cut-off for Assistant Professor but not JRF, you will be eligible to apply for lectureship positions in Indian universities and colleges, but you won’t receive a JRF stipend for research.

If you are interested in accessing the latest hardcopy and softcopy notes, course syllabus, previous years’ question papers, answer keys, crash courses, Google Drive Course, and wish to receive personal guidance from Prof. Vineet Pandey, please fill out the form!