Getting cut off mark is enough or being in 6% top list is must?

hi sir.. i have scored 43.33 % in ugc net computer science.. the cut off is 44%.. i have a doubt that, if iam scoring 44% mark, then u would have cleared net exam .. or i should be in 6% merit list.. after getting cut off mark also, is it necessary to be in 6% list..or only getting cut off is enough..pls guide me sir.. im so confused..