Will the marks of paper-1 also be counted in the final score of the exam?
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The UGC NET Result will be declared by the National Testing Agency. To qualify the exam candidates will require to secure minimum 40% aggregate marks in both the Papers. There is no need to score separately in both Papers. But it is suggested to prepare both these sections equally as more questions you attempt, the chances to clear the exam will become higher. -
Hello, To qualify the NET Exam, You should qualify both the papers as Paper 1 and paper 2. As there is no negative making for the NET Exam. TO qualify in this exam, one should score at least 40% marks for general category in both the papers taken together and 35% for the candidates belonging to the SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Transgender category in order to consider for Assistant professor or JRF. If you want to know the detail information, you can follow the below link: https://scoop.eduncle.com/cbse-ugc-net-qualifying-criteria
The candidates who qualify for an assistant professor are only 6% of the students who appeared in both the papers and only...more -
Hello Mohini,Yes, the marks of paper 1 also be used to finalize the merit list. The UGC NET consists two papers that are Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 is common for all the subjects while paper 2 consists questions related to post graduation subjects. The candidates need to score minimum 40% marks in both papers and the final merit list is prepared with scores of both papers. -
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The UGC NET Exam is held in two phases UGC NET Paper 1 and Paper 2. The Paper 1 is the General Aptitude test, and the Paper 2 is the subject based paper. To qualify the National Eligibility test- https://medium.com/@rs2056694/cbse-ugc-net-2018-age-limit-exam-pattern-and-other-changes-you-must-check-out-166ee4b828e0. There is a need to perform good in both the paper. A candidate need at least 40 % marks in both the Paper 1 and Paper 2. A merit list is made on the basis of the marks of the both the paper 1 and Paper 2. You can score well in the both the exam and make yourself in the Merit List of National Eligibility test.
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No. The authority has not released the UGC NET certificate for the December session 2025. The exam is scheduled to be conducted from December 31 to January 7, 2026.
The authority will release the UGC NET certificate on the official website at ugcnet.nta.nic.in and also on the e-certificate portal at ecertificate.nta.ac.in. Candidates can download it by using their login credentials including the application number and password or date of birth.
- Visit at ugcnet.nta.nic.in
- Click on the link available for the answer key
- Use application number and password or the application number and date of birth to open the link
- Enter the application number, password/date of birth, and security pin (as shown on the screen)
- Click on Sign In and submit the Challenge Answer Key link
- Select the correct answer option ID for the question ID for which the challenge needs to be made
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims' button
- Upload the supporting documents in a single PDF file to support your claim
- Click on the 'Save Your Claims & Pay Fee' button
- Pay INR 200 per question in the online mode
The UGC NET answer key challenge fee per question is INR 200. It is non refundable whether the challenge is accepted or rejected. It can be paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Challenges made by the candidates will be verified by the panel of subject experts.
It is released by the National Testing Agency NTA a few days after the exam is conducted. The answer key helps candidates in calculating their probable scores and checking the accuracy of their responsesThe details provided on the UGC NET answer key are mentioned below:
- Exam date
- Exam shift
- Exam subject name and code
- Question ID
- Correct option ID
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