UGC NET 2024: Higher Cut-Offs for JRF & Assistant Professor – Check Subject-Wise Scores

 

UGC NET December 2024 Cut-Off

The UGC NET December 2024 session saw a significant rise in the cut-off marks for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor eligibility across most major subjects, except for Economics. The University Grants Commission (UGC) conducted the exam from January 3 to January 27, 2025, in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. Due to Makar Sankranti and Pongal festivals, the exam scheduled for January 15 was postponed and later conducted on January 21 and 27, 2025.

UGC NET December 2024 Exam Statistics

A total of 849,166 candidates registered for the UGC NET December session, including 477,397 female, 371,718 male, and 51 third-gender applicants. Out of these, 6.49 lakh candidates appeared for the exam, registering an overall attendance of 76.5%. The results revealed that 5,158 candidates qualified for JRF, while 53,279 were eligible for Assistant Professor positions, and 114,445 passed the PhD entrance criteria. Unlike previous sessions, this year's results were prepared without normalization, as all exams were conducted in a single shift.

UGC NET December 2024 Cut-Offs for Major Subjects

The cut-off scores for JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility have increased across multiple subjects. Here’s a breakdown of some key disciplines:

Political Science

• JRF Cut-Off: UR - 234, OBC - 226, EWS - 226, SC - 212, ST - 208
• Assistant Professor Cut-Off: UR - 210, OBC - 196, EWS - 196, SC - 184, ST - 180

Philosophy

• JRF Cut-Off: UR - 210, OBC - 196, EWS - 194, SC - 214, ST - 172
• Assistant Professor Cut-Off: UR - 184, OBC - 168, EWS - 170, SC - 156, ST - 144

Sociology

• JRF Cut-Off: UR - 228, OBC - 216, EWS - 220, SC - 206, ST - 204
• Assistant Professor Cut-Off: UR - 204, OBC - 188, EWS - 190, SC - 174, ST - 170

History

• JRF Cut-Off: UR - 234, OBC - 226, EWS - 226, SC - 212, ST - 208
• Assistant Professor Cut-Off: UR - 210, OBC - 196, EWS - 196, SC - 184, ST - 180

Hindi

• JRF Cut-Off: UR - 218, OBC - 210, EWS - 210, SC - 200, ST - 192
• Assistant Professor Cut-Off: UR - 196, OBC - 182, EWS - 182, SC - 172, ST - 162

Psychology

• JRF Cut-Off: UR - 238, OBC - 226, EWS - 228, SC - 214, ST - 206
• Assistant Professor Cut-Off: UR - 214, OBC - 194, EWS - 198, SC - 182, ST - 180

UGC NET Exam and Eligibility Trends

The UGC NET exam is conducted twice a year to determine the eligibility of candidates for JRF, Assistant Professor positions, and PhD admissions in universities across India. The increased cut-off marks in this session indicate a rise in competition and overall performance of candidates.

A significant policy update has also been introduced, allowing candidates with a PhD degree to apply for Assistant Professor positions without the need for UGC NET qualification. This move aligns with the University Grants Commission's efforts to streamline faculty recruitment in higher education institutions.

Why UGC NET 2024 Cut-Offs Matter?

• The increase in cut-offs reflects the rising difficulty level and competition among aspirants.
• Candidates preparing for the UGC NET June 2025 session should focus on strategic preparation to secure higher scores.
• The absence of normalization in this session means the results accurately represent candidates' performance without statistical adjustments.

The UGC NET December 2024 results highlight the growing competition in academia and the increasing importance of JRF and Assistant Professor qualifications for career progression in research and teaching. Aspirants should carefully analyze the cut-off trends and prepare accordingly for the upcoming June 2025 session.

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