UGC NET Rank Predictor 2026: Calculate Your JRF Chances
The expected cut-off marks for the UGC NET December 2025 English exam vary by qualifying category (JRF, Assistant Professor, or PhD Only). Based on expert analysis following the exam held on January 5, 2026, use this tool to predict your rank before the official NTA results in February.
*Note: These are probabilistic predictions based on expected cut-offs. Official NTA results may vary.
Expected Cut-Off Marks (December 2025 Cycle)
Predictions suggest a slight increase in cut-off scores compared to the June 2025 cycle due to higher competition and paper difficulty. Below is the detailed breakdown used by our predictor.
| Category | JRF Range | Asst. Professor Range | PhD Only Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 200 – 216 | 170 – 190 | 156 – 166 |
| EWS | 186 – 208 | 152 – 170 | 144 – 158 |
| OBC (NCL) | 186 – 206 | 150 – 170 | 136 – 146 |
| SC | 174 – 191 | 140 – 160 | 126 – 141 |
| ST | 172 – 185 | 140 – 155 | 120 – 141 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
To be considered for the merit list, candidates must meet these aggregate minimums:
- General (UR): 40% (120/300 marks)
- OBC-NCL / SC / ST / PwD: 35% (105/300 marks)
Recent Trends (Previous Cycles)
For comparison, the actual cut-off marks for the June 2025 cycle were notably lower than previous years:
- June 2025 (General): JRF: 188 | Assistant Professor: 166 | PhD: 146
- December 2024 (General): JRF: 214 | Assistant Professor: 188 | PhD: 162