{"id":214784,"date":"2025-05-05T13:56:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=214784"},"modified":"2025-05-05T13:56:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:26:56","slug":"ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025, JRF Safe Score &#038; Subject Wise Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#UGC_NET_Cut_Off_2024_Category_Subject-wise\" >UGC NET Cut Off 2024 Category &amp; Subject-wise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#Factors_That_Determine_UGC_NET_Cut_Off\" >Factors That Determine UGC NET Cut Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#UGC_NET_Expected_Cut_Off_2025_Prediction\" >UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2025 (Prediction)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#UGC_NET_Cut_Off_2024_vs_2025_Comparison_Table\" >UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025 Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#Safe_Score_for_UGC_NET_JRF_2025_Subject-wise\" >Safe Score for UGC NET JRF 2025 (Subject-wise)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#Tips_to_Score_Above_UGC_NET_Cut_Off\" >Tips to Score Above UGC NET Cut Off<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#UGC_NET_Cut_Off_2024_vs_2025_FAQs\" >UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025:<\/strong> The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test), conducted by NTA, is the gateway for Assistant Professorship and JRF in India, and understanding its cut-off trends is vital for strategic preparation. In the December 2024 session, the JRF cut-off for the General category in History was 206 marks, while in Public Administration it reached 222 marks, highlighting the competitive nature of these subjects (ugcnet.nta.ac.in). With the minimum qualifying marks fixed at 40% for General and 35% for reserved categories, predicting the 2025 cut-off requires analyzing past data, subject difficulty, and candidate performance. This article offers a comparative analysis of the UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025, along with subject-wise insights and safe score predictions to help aspirants target the JRF benchmark confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ugc-net-mock-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt UGC NET Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UGC_NET_Cut_Off_2024_Category_Subject-wise\"><\/span>UGC NET Cut Off 2024 Category &amp; Subject-wise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The UGC NET December 2024 examination witnessed varying cut-off marks across different subjects and categories, reflecting the competitive landscape of the test. Below is a detailed table showcasing the subject-wise and category-wise cut-off marks for both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor eligibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>JRF Cut-Off<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>JRF Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Assistant Professor Cut-Off<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Assistant Professor Candidates<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PhD Only Cut-Off<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>PhD Only Candidates<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>206<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>180<\/td><td>756<\/td><td>156<\/td><td>1,656<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Political Science<\/td><td>234<\/td><td>175<\/td><td>210<\/td><td>2,155<\/td><td>184<\/td><td>4,567<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychology<\/td><td>238<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>214<\/td><td>575<\/td><td>190<\/td><td>1,204<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sociology<\/td><td>228<\/td><td>81<\/td><td>204<\/td><td>792<\/td><td>176<\/td><td>1,692<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>History<\/td><td>206<\/td><td>158<\/td><td>184<\/td><td>1,717<\/td><td>162<\/td><td>3,589<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commerce<\/td><td>210<\/td><td>139<\/td><td>186<\/td><td>1,540<\/td><td>162<\/td><td>3,279<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education<\/td><td>204<\/td><td>82<\/td><td>178<\/td><td>1,102<\/td><td>156<\/td><td>2,527<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Management<\/td><td>220<\/td><td>45<\/td><td>194<\/td><td>696<\/td><td>172<\/td><td>1,649<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English<\/td><td>214<\/td><td>161<\/td><td>188<\/td><td>2,345<\/td><td>162<\/td><td>5,398<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>208<\/td><td>86<\/td><td>186<\/td><td>1,035<\/td><td>164<\/td><td>2,171<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_That_Determine_UGC_NET_Cut_Off\"><\/span>Factors That Determine UGC NET Cut Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ugc-net-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UGC NET Cut Off<\/a> is influenced by multiple dynamic factors. Understanding these helps candidates estimate a safe score for JRF and plan their preparation accordingly. Here&#8217;s how the cut off is decided:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Difficulty Level of the Exam<\/strong><ul><li>Tougher papers generally lead to lower cut offs, while easier ones push them higher. <\/li><li>This applies to both Paper 1 and Paper 2.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Number of Candidates Appearing<\/strong><ul><li>Higher participation increases competition, especially in popular subjects like Commerce and Education, raising the UGC NET JRF cut off.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Number of JRF Slots<\/strong><ul><li>Fewer JRF fellowships in a subject result in a higher cut off due to limited seats, directly impacting selection chances.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Normalization of Marks<\/strong><ul><li>Since UGC NET is held in multiple shifts, score normalization ensures fairness, which can affect the final subject-wise cut off.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UGC_NET_Expected_Cut_Off_2025_Prediction\"><\/span>UGC NET Expected Cut Off 2025 (Prediction)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on trend analysis from previous years, the predicted cut off for JRF 2025 across various popular subjects is as follows. These are based on historical trends and may vary with future exam difficulty and other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subjects<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Unreserved<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>OBC (NCL)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>SC\/ST<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>EWS<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>History<\/td><td>210\u2013220<\/td><td>190\u2013200<\/td><td>160\u2013170<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commerce<\/td><td>210\u2013220<\/td><td>190\u2013200<\/td><td>170\u2013180<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><td>180\u2013190<\/td><td>160\u2013170<\/td><td>190\u2013200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Political Science<\/td><td>215\u2013225<\/td><td>195\u2013205<\/td><td>170\u2013180<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychology<\/td><td>220\u2013230<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><td>180\u2013190<\/td><td>210\u2013220<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>220\u2013230<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><td>180\u2013190<\/td><td>210\u2013220<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English<\/td><td>210\u2013220<\/td><td>190\u2013200<\/td><td>170\u2013180<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sociology<\/td><td>215\u2013225<\/td><td>195\u2013205<\/td><td>170\u2013180<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Law<\/td><td>215\u2013225<\/td><td>195\u2013205<\/td><td>170\u2013180<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>220\u2013230<\/td><td>200\u2013210<\/td><td>180\u2013190<\/td><td>210\u2013220<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Philosophy<\/td><td>205\u2013215<\/td><td>185\u2013195<\/td><td>160\u2013170<\/td><td>190\u2013200<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UGC_NET_Cut_Off_2024_vs_2025_Comparison_Table\"><\/span>UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025 Comparison Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a side-by-side comparison of the actual UGC NET cut off 2024 and the expected UGC NET cut off 2025. This table helps in analyzing trends, such as rising or dropping cut-offs, across subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>UGC NET JRF Cut Off 2024<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>UGC NET JRF Cut Off 2025 Expected<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Trend<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Economics<\/td><td>206<\/td><td>220\u2013230<\/td><td>Rising<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Political Science<\/td><td>234<\/td><td>235\u2013245<\/td><td>Slight Rise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychology<\/td><td>238<\/td><td>240\u2013250<\/td><td>Slight Rise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sociology<\/td><td>228<\/td><td>230\u2013240<\/td><td>Slight Rise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>History<\/td><td>206<\/td><td>210\u2013220<\/td><td>Rising<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commerce<\/td><td>210<\/td><td>215\u2013225<\/td><td>Rising<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Education<\/td><td>204<\/td><td>210\u2013220<\/td><td>Rising<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Management<\/td><td>220<\/td><td>225\u2013235<\/td><td>Rising<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English<\/td><td>214<\/td><td>220\u2013230<\/td><td>Rising<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>208<\/td><td>215\u2013225<\/td><td>Rising<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safe_Score_for_UGC_NET_JRF_2025_Subject-wise\"><\/span>Safe Score for UGC NET JRF 2025 (Subject-wise)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A safe score for UGC NET JRF 2025 refers to the target score candidates should aim for to comfortably secure a Junior Research Fellowship, even if the actual cut-off fluctuates slightly. Based on the analysis of UGC NET 2024 cut-offs and expected trends for 2025, a safe score is typically 10\u201315 marks above the predicted cut-off. Cut-offs can vary each cycle based on paper difficulty, number of applicants, and available JRF slots. Aiming for a safe score gives you a buffer and ensures you&#8217;re well-positioned regardless of small shifts in the final result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Score_Above_UGC_NET_Cut_Off\"><\/span>Tips to Score Above UGC NET Cut Off<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scoring above the UGC NET cut off requires more than just completing the syllabus \u2014 it demands smart preparation, focused revision, and time-bound practice. Here are actionable tips to help you clear the UGC NET cut off and move closer to your JRF dream:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Master <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-study-material-paper-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UGC NET Paper 1<\/a> First<\/strong><ul><li>Scoring 70+ in Paper 1 can give you a strong edge. <\/li><li>Focus on high-yield topics like Teaching Aptitude, Communication, Data Interpretation, and Logical Reasoning to secure easy marks.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Know the Syllabus Inside Out<\/strong><ul><li>Break down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ugc-net-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UGC NET Syllabus<\/a> unit-wise. <\/li><li>Prioritize units with higher weightage and align them with previous year trends to study smart.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Focus on Concepts, Not Just Facts<\/strong><ul><li>UGC NET questions are now more application-based. <\/li><li>Focus on understanding theories, applying models, and solving case-based questions, especially in Commerce, Education, and Psychology.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Mock Tests = Your Best Ally<\/strong><ul><li>Attempt full-length mock tests weekly and analyze your performance. <\/li><li>Identify weak areas and work on accuracy and speed.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Time Management Strategy<\/strong><ul><li>In the actual exam, spend no more than 50 minutes on Paper 1 and leave time for review. <\/li><li>For Paper 2, aim for 100 minutes max, with 20 minutes left for revision.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Revise Regularly, Not Randomly<\/strong><ul><li>Create a revision schedule, at least one unit daily with short notes and quizzes. <\/li><li>This keeps you exam-ready without burnout.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ugc-net-previous-year-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve UGC NET Previous Year Papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UGC_NET_Cut_Off_2024_vs_2025_FAQs\"><\/span>UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746432843849\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What was the UGC NET JRF cut off in 2024 for Commerce?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In 2024, the JRF cut off for Commerce was 210 marks for the General category, with 139 candidates qualifying for JRF.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746432853496\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What is the expected JRF cut off for UGC NET 2025?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Based on trends, the expected JRF cut off for UGC NET 2025 may rise by 10\u201315 marks for several subjects. For example, Commerce may range between 215\u2013225 marks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746432899593\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. How is the UGC NET cut off decided?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The cut off is determined by several factors like the difficulty level of the paper, number of candidates, available JRF slots, and normalization of scores.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746432938934\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. Is the UGC NET Paper 1 cut off same for all subjects?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, Paper 1 is common across all subjects and its marks are combined with Paper 2 to decide the final cut off. Hence, scoring high in Paper 1 can boost your chances for JRF.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1746432976819\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. Where can I check the official UGC NET cut off?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can check the official cut off on the NTA UGC NET website (ugcnet.nta.nic.in) under the result notification and public notice sections.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025: The UGC NET (University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test), conducted by NTA, is<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":214787,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,10236,11846],"tags":[12454,17573],"class_list":["post-214784","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-teaching-exams","category-ugc-net-teaching-exams","tag-ugc-net-cut-off","tag-ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025, JRF Safe Score<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Compare UGC NET Cut Off 2024 vs 2025 with category &amp; subject-wise trends. 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For example, Commerce may range between 215\u2013225 marks.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#faq-question-1746432899593","position":3,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#faq-question-1746432899593","name":"Q3. How is the UGC NET cut off decided?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"The cut off is determined by several factors like the difficulty level of the paper, number of candidates, available JRF slots, and normalization of scores.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#faq-question-1746432938934","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#faq-question-1746432938934","name":"Q4. Is the UGC NET Paper 1 cut off same for all subjects?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, Paper 1 is common across all subjects and its marks are combined with Paper 2 to decide the final cut off. Hence, scoring high in Paper 1 can boost your chances for JRF.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#faq-question-1746432976819","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ugc-net-cut-off-2024-vs-2025\/#faq-question-1746432976819","name":"Q5. Where can I check the official UGC NET cut off?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You can check the official cut off on the NTA UGC NET website (ugcnet.nta.nic.in) under the result notification and public notice sections.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214784","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=214784"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":214788,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/214784\/revisions\/214788"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/214787"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=214784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=214784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=214784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}