UGC NET Cut Off 2025 (Subject-wise): Download June Category Wise Cutoff Marks PDF

The UGC NET June 2025 examination has concluded successfully, and the cut-off marks have now been officially released by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This year’s UGC NET cut-off list shows significant trends and competition patterns, especially across popular subjects like Commerce, Education, Political Science, and English.

In this article, we provide a comprehensive and SEO-optimized breakdown of the UGC NET June 2025 cut-off list, including subject-wise and category-wise cut-offs for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and Assistant Professor eligibility.

What is UGC NET?

The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) is a national-level exam conducted by the NTA to determine eligibility for:

Assistant Professorship in Indian universities and colleges
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for pursuing research

The exam is conducted twice a year – in June and December – and covers over 80 subjects.

UGC NET June 2025 Cut Off Criteria

The cut-off marks are determined based on:

Number of candidates appeared
Difficulty level of exam
Reservation policies
Number of available fellowships/posts

Each subject and category has a different cut-off for:

JRF
Assistant Professor Only
PhD Eligibility (in some disciplines)

Subject-Wise & Category-Wise UGC NET 2025 Cut Off Analysis

Let’s explore the highlights from some of the most popular subjects based on the official cut-off list:

1. Political Science (Subject Code: 002)

Category	JRF Cut Off	Assistant Prof. Cut Off
General	244	218
OBC	236	202
EWS	238	200
SC	222	186
ST	218	180

Observation: The cut-offs have risen slightly this year compared to 2024, indicating tougher competition.

2. Commerce (Subject Code: 008)

Category	JRF Cut Off	Assistant Prof. Cut Off
General	224	194
OBC	212	174
EWS	218	176
SC	202	162
ST	188	158

Commerce remains one of the most competitive fields with high numbers of applicants.

3. Psychology (Subject Code: 004)

Category	JRF Cut Off	Assistant Prof. Cut Off
General	248	226
OBC	238	208
EWS	240	208
SC	228	194
ST	220	190

Psychology shows the highest JRF cut-off among many subjects this year.

4. English (Subject Code: 030)

Category	JRF Cut Off	Assistant Prof. Cut Off
General	188	166
OBC	176	150
EWS	180	152
SC	166	140
ST	164	140

Despite being widely opted for, English shows relatively moderate cut-offs.

5. Education (Subject Code: 009)

Category	JRF Cut Off	Assistant Prof. Cut Off
General	206	182
OBC	194	166
EWS	198	164
SC	186	156
ST	184	154

The demand for Education as a teaching subject remains high, especially with new B.Ed. and teacher training programs.