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                                         The provisional answer key for the UGC NET December 2025 cycle is out, and the "matching game" has finally concluded. For me, this attempt was specifically focused on qualifying for Assistant Professor and not  PhD eligibility , and the numbers look to be at borderline.  📊 The Final Tally After checking my response sheet against the official NTA key, here is my standing: Final Score: 184 / 300( Section 1-74, Section 2 -110) Percentage: 61.33% Since I am focused solely on Assistant Professor eligibility rather than JRF, this score feels  so - so and in the world of Management (Subject 17), when the paper was moderate - tough, crossing the 60% threshold is a major milestone. 🔍 Will 184 Make the Cut for Assistant Professor? Looking back at the last few cycles, the cutoff for Assistant Professor (General Category) has typically...

The January 7th session of the UGC NET Management (Code 17) exam has just concluded. For many, it was a test of endurance and conceptual depth rather than just memory. If you walked out of the hall feeling that the paper was "lengthy but logical," you aren’t alone. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the key highlights and section-wise trends from today’s shift. Paper 1: A Smooth Start with Data Interpretation I was pleasantly surprised by the Data Interpretation (DI) section in Paper 1. While DI is often the "time-sink" of the general paper, today’s set was reasonably easy . Structure: The DI was table-based, focusing on basic Percentage, Average, and Ratio calculations. Strategy: Starting with this section proved beneficial, as it provided a quick 10 marks and boosted confidence for the more abstract Logical Reasoning and Teaching Aptitude sections. Paper 2: Management – Deep Dives and Conceptual Twists While Paper 1 was manageable, Paper 2 demanded a highe...