CSIR NET Cut Off 2025: Check Dates, Process, & Latest Updates

Updated By Ankita Jha on 13 Nov, 2024 16:32

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CSIR NET Cut Off 2025

CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 will be released after the result declaration. The CSIR NET Cutoff will be released in September 2025. NTA will release the CSIR NET cutoff marks on the official website- csirnet.nta.ac.in as a PDF. Students will be able to view and download the CSIR UGC NET cut off 2025 without needing to log in to their registered accounts for the CSIR NET 2025 exam. The cutoff will be published separately for different categories, and it will determine eligibility for awards such as Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professorship, or PhD opportunities.

To qualify for the CSIR NET, student need to achieve a minimum percentage of 33% (General, EWS, and OBC) and 25% (SC, ST, and PwD) for both JRF and Assistant Professorship. The CSIR NET final answer key has been released as a PDF and is available on csirnet.nta.ac.in. The CSIR NET 2025 results have also been released on the official NTA website and can only be accessed through the candidate's login on the registered account for the CSIR NET 2025 exam. 

CSIR NET Cut off 2025

The NTA will release the CSIR NET cut off 2025 tentatively by the last week of September 2025. To check the cutoff, candidates have to visit the official website-csir.hrdg.res.in. The candidate who will secure more than equal to the released cut-off marks according to their category will be considered qualified for the CSIR NET 2025.

How to Download CSIR NET Cut Off 2025 @csirhrdg.res.in?

The steps to download the CSIR NET 2025 cutoff are provided below:

  • Go to the official website-csirhrdg.res.in 
  • Click on the CSIR UGC NET Exam tab available on the screen 
  • Select the current result from the drop-down menu 
  • The result will appear on the screen 
  • Select the cut-off tab 
  • The CSIR NET cut-off PDF will appear on the screen 
  • Download the CSIR NET cut off and save it for later use

Also Read: CSIR NET Exam Analysis 2025

CSIR NET Cutoff PDF Link 2025

The CSIR NET cutoff 2025 will be provided on the page as soon as it gets released on the official website. However, the candidates can check the previous sessions PDFs in the table below:

CSIR NET Cut Off 2024 PDF Download

Yet to be Released

CSIR NET December 2023 Cut Off PDF 

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CSIR NET June 2023/December 2022 Cut Off PDF (Merged Session)

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CSIR NET June 2022 Cut Off PDF 

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CSIR NET Expected Cut off 2025

Candidates can check the CSIR NET expected cut-off for the June 2025 session in the tables below. The expected cut-off is based on factors like exam difficulty level, previous years’ cut-offs, and others. 

Also Read: CSIR NET General Category Cut off July 2025

CSIR NET Chemical Science Expected Cut-Off 2025

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Chemical Science expected cut-off 2025 in the table below:

Category 

UR(%)

OBC (%)

EWS(%)

SC(%) 

ST (%)

PwD(%)

JRF (Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professorship

60

51

52

40

31

26

Assistant Professorship

53

46

47

36

29

25

Also Read: CSIR NET EWS Category Cutoff July 2025 

CSIR NET Earth Science Expected Cut Off 2025 

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Earth Science expected cut-off 2025 in the table below:

Category 

UR(%)

OBC (%)

EWS(%)

SC(%) 

ST (%)

PwD(%)

JRF (Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professorship

63

57

57

47

44

26

Assistant Professorship

57

51

51

42

40

25

CSIR NET Life Science Expected Cut Off 2025 

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Life Science expected cut-off 2025 in the table below:

Category 

UR(%)

OBC (%)

EWS(%)

SC(%) 

ST (%)

PwD(%)

JRF (Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professorship

99.3

97.2

97.2

93

85

72

Assistant Professorship

98

95

95

88

80

72

CSIR NET Mathematical Science Expected Cut Off 2025 

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Mathematical Science expected cut-off 2025 in the table below:

Category 

UR(%)

OBC (%)

EWS(%)

SC(%) 

ST (%)

PwD(%)

JRF (Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professorship

55

48

48

37

29

27

Assistant Professorship

50

43

43

33

27

25

CSIR NET Physical Science Expected Cut Off 2025 

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Physical Science expected cut-off 2025 in the table below:

Category 

UR(%)

OBC (%)

EWS(%)

SC(%) 

ST (%)

PwD(%)

JRF (Junior Research Fellowship & Assistant Professorship

44

37

37

31

27

26

Assistant Professorship

40

34

34

28

25

24

Factors affecting CSIR UGC NET Cutoff 2025

The CSIR NET cut-off 2025 is affected by various factors. Candidates can check some of the factors that will affect the CSIR NET June cut-off 2025 below:

  • Difficulty Level of the Exam: This factor is inversely proportional to the cut-off marks. The higher the difficulty level of the exam be lower the CSIR NET cut marks will be and vice versa.
  • Number of Applicants: The more students will take the CSIR NET exam higher the cut-off will be. 
  • Previous Year CSIR NET Cut Off Trends: The final merit list and cut off are prepared considering the CSIR NET cutoff trends.

What is the use of CSIR NET Cut off Scores?

Candidates can use the CSIR NET cut-off 2025 scores to assess their performance in the exam. Candidates can estimate their chances of securing a JRF or Lectureship/Assistant Professor position. They can also compare their scores with the CSIR NET previous year's cut-off scores to get a better understanding of the competition level.

CSIR NET Previous Year Cut Off

Candidates can check the CSIR NET previous year cut-offs in the tables below:

CSIR NET Cut Off December 2023

Candidates can check the CSIR NET December Cutoff 2023 in the table below. 

CSIR NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Cut Off 2023

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical

Science

59.00

51.50

51.00

39.25

30.50

25.00

Earth

Science

62.63

56.97

56.61

46.31

44.61

25.10

Life

Science*

99.2136117

97.1787795

97.1787795

92.2447812

85.4189305

72.0188733

Mathematical

Science

54.875

47.625

47.125

36.00

29.625

26.125

Physical

Science

43.938

36.688

36.75

30.375

26.938

25.875

CSIR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) December 2023 Cut off

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical

Science

53.10

46.35

45.90

35.325

27.45

25.00

Earth

Science

56.367

51.273

50.949

41.679

40.149

25.00

Life

Science*

98.0541384

94.9213612

94.9213612

88.5506398

80.5919359

72.0188733

Mathematical

Science

49.3875

42.8625

42.4125

32.40

26.6625

25.00

Physical

Science

39.5442

33.0192

33.075

27.3375

25.00

25.00

CSIR NET June 2023/December 2022 Cut off 

Candidate  can check the CSIR NET Jun 2023/December 2022 merged cycle cut-off in the table below:

CSIR NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Cut Off 2022

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

50.75

44.25

43.5

33.5

27.5

25.25

Earth Science

60.29

55.45

53.79

48.04

45.74

32.33

Life Science*

98.8142819

96.5594191

96.1171892

90.9605649

84.2292832

61.8093224

Mathematical Science

48.38

42.75

40.5

32.38

27.13

25

Physical Science

50.25

42.94

41.56

32.31

28.13

25.63

CSIR NET Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) December 2022 Cut off

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

45.675

39.825

39.150

30.150

25.000

25.000

Earth Science

54.261

49.905 

48.411

43.236 

41.166

29.097

Life Science*

97.5053291

94.0347722

92.7124513

86.7905675 

78.5971223

61.8093224

Mathematical Science

43.542

38.475 

36.450

29.142 

25.000

25.000

Physical Science

45.225

38.646 

37.404

29.079 

25.317

25.000

CSIR NET June 2022 Cut off 

Candidates can check the CSIR NET Juen 2022 cut-off in the table below:

Junior Research Fellowship (NET)

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical

Science

50.75

44.25

43.5

33.5

27.5

25.25

Earth

Science

60.29

55.45

53.79

48.04

45.74

32.33

Life

Science*

98.8142819

96.5594191

96.1171892

90.9605649

84.2292832

61.8093224

Mathematical

Science

48.38

42.75

40.5

32.38

27.13

25

Physical

Science

50.25

42.94

41.56

32.31

28.13

25.63

Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET)

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science 

45.675

39.825

39.150

30.150

25.000

25.000

Earth Science 

54.261

49.905

48.411

43.236

41.166

29.097

Life Science

97.5053291

94.0347722

92.7124513

86.7905675

78.5971223

61.8093224

Mathematical Science

43.542

38.475

36.450

29.142

25.000

25.000

Physical

Science

45.225

38.646

37.404

29.079

25.317

25.000

CSIR NET Minimum Qualifying Marks 2025

Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks so that can be considered for the CSIR NET merit list. Check the category-wise minimum qualifying marks for the CSIR NET 2025 exam in the table below:

Category

Minimum Qualifying Marks

General

33%

OBC

33%

SC

25%

ST

25%

CSIR NET Cut Off & Merit List 2025

The merit list for the CSIR NET exam is released along with the CSIR NET cut off on the official website- csirhrdg.res.in. CSIR NET merit list is prepared based on the cutoff marks released for Part A, Part B, and Part C. Check the important instructions related to the CSIR NET merit list below:

  • The rank list is prepared according to the marks secured by the candidates. First, the candidates who have qualified for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) will be considered for the ranks and then the candidates who are qualified for the Assitant professorship/lectureship
  • The candidates who will qualify only for the PhD programmes will not be considered for ranks
  • The minimum eligibility to be part of the CSIR NET merit list is to secure 33% marks for the General & OBC categories, whereas, the SC & ST candidates have to secure at least 25% marks in the CSIR NET 2025 exam.

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FAQs about CSIR UGC NET Cut Off

What factors affect the CSIR NET Cutoff?

The cutoff is influenced by several factors including the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and previous year cutoff trends.

 

How many years is the CSIR NET score valid for?

The CSIR NET JRF certificate is valid for 2 years from the date of issue. The CSIR NET Lectureship certificate, on the other hand, is valid for a lifetime.

How to check CSIR NET cut off 2024?

The steps to download the CSIR NET 2024 cutoff are provided below:

  • Go to the official website-csirhrdg.res.in 
  • Click on the CSIR UGC NET Exam tab available on the screen 
  • Select the current result from the drop-down menu 
  • The result will appear on the screen 
  • Select the cut-off tab 
  • The CSIR NET cut-off PDF will appear on the screen 
  • Download the CSIR NET cut off and save it for later use

When will the CSIR NET Cutoff for 2024 be released?

The CSIR NET Cutoff for 2024 is expected to be released in September 2024, following the exam conducted from July 25 to July 27, 2024.

 

What is the cut off for the CSIR NET 2024 exam?

The official cut off for the CSIR NET 2024 exam hasn’t been released yet and is expected to be announced by the last week of September 2024. To pass the CSIR NET, candidates need to score a minimum percentage of 33% (General, EWS, and OBC) and 25% (SC, ST, and PwD) for both JRF and Assistant Professorship.

 

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