The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test, abbreviated as UGC NET, is a crucial exam for many aspirants lecturers and researchers in any discipline. With an examination scheduled to be conducted in June 2024, the candidates are prepared to know how much can they expect their cut-offs to be. Recent analysis by JRF Adda, one of the popular educational portals, has recently come up with the cutoff predictions for the geography stream of the upcoming UGC NET examinations.
According to the latest exam analysis at JRF Adda, here are the expected cutoffs for UGC NET Geography June 2024:
Category |
JRF Cutoff |
NET Cutoff |
UR |
190 |
170 |
EWS |
185 |
165 |
OBC (NCL) |
185 |
165 |
SC |
175 |
160 |
ST |
170 |
155 |
Open UR Category: The open category remains the showstopper wherein cut off marks for qualification of JRF is at 190 and for NET is 170.
EWS and OBC Parity: Of interest, is parity in cutoffs between EWS and Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) both with equal cut-offs at 185 for JRF and 165 for NET.
Linear Decline: The sharp linear decline in the cutoff marks from UR to ST indicates that the policy of reservation is very influential for qualification thresholds.
Gap between JRF and NET: The gap between the two cutoffs - in all categories- is 20 points every year. This means Junior Research Fellowship is relatively competitive.
High Competition: It would imply that there are not too many aspirants for UR since its JRF cut-off is high (190).
Those applying for JRF must score close to perfection.
Extensive Preparations: With NET cutoffs ranging from 155 to 170, the aspirants must prepare themselves with extensive subject knowledge and some ideal test-taking strategies.
Category Wise Approaches: Aspirants can implement their approach to studying along with choosing target scores as per categories bearing in mind their respective cutoffs.
JRF Preparation: The aspirants who prefer JRF must know that there has been a considerable rise in the score requirement, with which they must study and practice accordingly.
The cutoffs may differ as per the actual analysis of JRF Adda; all these cutoffs are an expectation. However, for any user, the actual cutoff may differ with factors like an exceedingly tough exam, maximum number of applicants, and the overall performance of the candidates. For such aspirants, the cutoff here should be taken as an expectation for his preparation but should score as high as possible to ensure his qualification chances.
Remember the only way to success in UGC NET Geography is consistent study, understanding of core concepts, and practice of previous year questions. Stay focused, time management, and dedicate all efforts with strategy.
Wishing all the UGC NET Geography aspirants for June 2024 examination all the best.
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