
UGC NET December 2025 Computer Science cut off is a key factor for candidates aiming to qualify for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). Released by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the cut off marks depend on multiple factors such as exam difficulty, number of candidates, subject-wise performance, and category-wise reservation norms. Candidates who score equal to or above the prescribed cut off are considered qualified. Understanding expected and previous year cut off trends helps aspirants assess their performance, estimate selection chances, and plan their next steps accordingly.
The UGC NET December 2025 Computer Science exam was conducted at the national level to shortlist eligible candidates for academic and research roles. The official cut off will be announced along with the final result on the NTA website. Until then, candidates can refer to expected cut off trends to evaluate their chances.
| UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2025 Overview | |
| Exam Name | UGC NET 2025 |
| Conducting Body | National Testing Agency |
| Post Category | UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2025 |
| Cut off Status | Will be announced |
| Posts | Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Exam Level | National |
| Computer Science Exam Date 2025 | 3 January 2026 |
| Computer Science Result and Cut off 2025 | To be announced |
| Exam Mode | Online |
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| Number of Papers and Total Marks |
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| Negative Marking | No negative Marking |
| Official Website | https://ugcnet.nta.nic.in/ |
The expected cut off for Computer Science is prepared using previous year cut off data, exam analysis, and overall difficulty level. JRF cut off is usually higher than NET due to limited fellowships and higher competition. Candidates scoring near the upper range of the expected cut off will have a stronger chance of qualifying.
| Expected Category-wise Cut Off | ||
| Category | NET (Expected Cut Off) | JRF (Expected Cut Off) |
| UR / GEN | 170–175 | 190–200 |
| EWS | 160–165 | 180–185 |
| OBC | 155–160 | 175–180 |
| SC | 140–145 | 160–165 |
| ST | 135–140 | 155–160 |
Note: These cut offs are indicative and based on trend analysis. The final and official cut off marks will be released by NTA after result declaration.
The release of the cutoff data comes along with the announcement of the UGC NET Result 2025 on 21st July 2025. This article provides an overview of the officially released UGC NET Computer Science Cut-Off 2025:
| UGC NET Computer Science Cut-Off 2025 | ||||||
| Category | JRF Cut Off | JRF Candidates | Assistant Prof. Cut Off | Assistant Prof. Candidates | PhD Only Cut Off | PhD Only Candidates |
| Unreserved (UR) | 186 | 84 | 158 | 1,073 | 140 | 2,407 |
| OBC (NCL) | 172 | 71 | 142 | 845 | 128 | 1,899 |
| EWS | 172 | 20 | 144 | 256 | 130 | 594 |
| SC | 158 | 29 | 136 | 345 | 124 | 743 |
| ST | 160 | 11 | 136 | 154 | 122 | 362 |
The UGC NET Computer Science cutoff varies annually and is influenced by the complexity of the test and the number of candidates. Every category and subject has a different UGC NET Cut Off. The percentile and cut off marks for the Assistant Professor and JRF exam sessions are available. Details for several years and sessions are shown in the table below.
| UGC NET Cut Off Category Wise/Subject Wise | |||
| Posts | Year | Subject/Category wise Cut Off Percentile | Subject/Category wise Cut Off Marks |
| Assistant Professor/JRF | 2024 (December Session) | ____ | Download PDF |
| Assistant Professor/JRF | 2024 (June Session) | ____ | Download PDF |
| Assistant Professor/JRF | 2023 (June Session) | ____ | Download PDF |
| Assistant Professor/JRF | 2023 (December Session) | ____ | Download PDF |
| Assistant Professor/JRF | 2022 (June Session) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Assistant Professor/JRF | 2022 (June Session) | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Assistant Professor/JRF | 2021 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
Students will be eligible to take the exam if their marks are at least as high as the qualifying marks. These grades do not ensure admission to a Ph.D. program or a JRF fellowship. Students must receive the required minimum marks to take the UGC NET Computer Science exam in 2025. The following are the minimum qualifying marks for computer science on the UGC NET 2025:
| UGC NET Computer Science Qualifying Marks | |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| General | 40% |
| SC/ST/OBC/PWD | 35% |
UGC NET exam is one of the hardest entrance exams in India. The formal release of the UGC NET Computer Science Cut off 2025 is an important day for computer science students. These important details set the limit for students hoping to get jobs as computer science assistant professors, junior research fellows (JRFs), or PhD scholars. The eligibility requirements for these renowned academic positions will be set by the carefully determined cut off marks, which are based on each student's performance.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) determines the cut-offs, which differ according to the category and whether a candidate is seeking an Assistant Professor or JRF job. To be eligible for the exam, applicants must usually obtain at least 40% on both Paper I and Paper II, with specific subjects requiring 35%.
| UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2024 (Dec Cycle) | ||||||
| Category | Cut Off (JRF) | Total Candidate (JRF) | Cut Off (Assistant Professor) | Total Candidate (Assistant Professor) | Cut Off (PhD Only) | Total Candidate (PhD Only) |
| UNRESERVED | 198 | 73 | 172 | 878 | 152 | 2039 |
| OBC(NCL) | 186 | 48 | 156 | 735 | 140 | 1801 |
| EWS | 188 | 14 | 156 | 203 | 140 | 409 |
| SC | 174 | 22 | 150 | 286 | 134 | 663 |
| ST | 178 | 8 | 148 | 89 | 134 | 187 |
| PWD-VI-UR | 164 | 1 | 140 | 4 | 114 | 9 |
The exam's level of difficulty and the number of students are two factors that affect the UGC NET Computer Science cut off, varying every year. The June 2024 UGC NET Computer Science cut off results are now available. The cut off for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is 218 for the unreserved category, 206 for OBC (NCL), 202 for EWS, and 194 for SC. The cut offs for Assistant Professor are 168 for SC, 172 for EWS, 174 for OBC (NCL), and 188 for unreserved. View the full list of cut offs provided below:
| UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2024 (June Cycle) | ||||||
| Category | Cut Off (JRF) | Total Candidate (JRF) | Cut Off (Assistant Professor) | Total Candidate (Assistant Professor) | Cut Off (PhD Only) | Total Candidate (PhD Only) |
| UNRESERVED | 218 | 73 | 188 | 1355 | 166 | 2799 |
| OBC(NCL) | 206 | 52 | 174 | 805 | 154 | 1752 |
| EWS | 202 | 13 | 172 | 220 | 150 | 450 |
| SC | 194 | 25 | 164 | 331 | 148 | 704 |
| ST | 196 | 8 | 164 | 94 | 146 | 197 |
| PWD-VI-UR | 152 | 1 | 142 | 4 | 108 | 10 |
The cut off for the December 2023–June 2024 cycle of the UGC NET Computer Science is provided. Subject, category (General, OBC, SC/ST, EWS), and whether the student is applying for an Assistant Professor or Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) are the main factors that decide the cut off.
| UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2023 (December/June Cycle) | |||
| Cycle | Category | Assistant Professor Cut Off (Marks) | JRF & Assistant Professor Cut Off (Marks) |
| June 2023 | Unreserved | 99.79 | 98.12 |
| EWS | 99.37 | 94.36 | |
| OBC (NCL) | 98.79 | 92.28 | |
| SC | 97.62 | 86.83 | |
| ST | 96.70 | 83.01 | |
| PWD-VI-UR | 91.02 | 84.95 | |
| PWD-HI-UR | 88.43 | 61.23 | |
| PWD-LM-UR | 96.04 | 91.02 | |
The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professorship cut-off scores for the UGC NET (National Eligibility Test) for Computer Science separated by category.
| UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2022 (December/June Cycle) | |||
| Cycle | Category | Assistant Professor Cut Off (Marks) | JRF & Assistant Professor Cut Off (Marks) |
| December 2022 | Unreserved | 96.00 | 104.00 |
| EWS | 93.00 | 98.00 | |
| OBC (NCL) | 90.00 | 94.00 | |
| SC | 85.00 | 88.00 | |
| ST | 82.00 | 84.00 | |
| PWD-VI | 78.00 | 80.00 | |
| PWD-HI | 75.00 | 72.00 | |
| PWD-LM | 76.00 | 74.00 | |
| June 2022 | Unreserved | 98.00 | 106.00 |
| EWS | 95.00 | 100.00 | |
| OBC (NCL) | 92.00 | 96.00 | |
| SC | 87.00 | 90.00 | |
| ST | 84.00 | 86.00 | |
| PWD-VI | 80.00 | 82.00 | |
| PWD-HI | 77.00 | 74.00 | |
| PWD-LM | 78.00 | 76.00 | |
December 2021 and June 2022 combined cycle's UGC NET Computer Science cut off changes by category. Students can view the UGC NET Computer Science cut off list.
| UGC NET Computer Science Cut Off 2021/2022 (December/June Cycle) | |||
| Cycle | Category | Assistant Professor Cut Off | JRF & Assistant Professor Cut Off |
| December 2021/June 2022 | UNRESERVED | 98.16 | 99.69 |
| EWS | 95.30 | 99.07 | |
| OBC (NCL) | 92.50 | 98.39 | |
| SC | 87.16 | 95.76 | |
| ST | 84.74 | 94.71 | |
| PWD-VI-UR | 84.10 | 94.60 | |
| PWD-HI-UR | 73.93 | 85.67 | |
There are several factors that affect the making of a merit list after qualifying for NET. It is important to understand that a 40% mark will not guarantee you anything until you are on the list of merit. The following factors have an impact on the June session's UGC NECT Cut-off 2025 merit list:
Exam Difficulty Level: The cut off marks may be lower for easier exams. The cut off may be greater if the exam is difficult.
Number of Students: The cut off is influenced by the overall number of students taking the exam. Higher cut offs may result from a more competitive atmosphere brought on by more applications.
Reservation Policies: The UGC has different reservation policies for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD, among other categories. Students from these groups may receive lower qualifying marks than those in the general category as a result of these policies.