CSIR NET Cut Off 2025 (PDF): Category-wise December Cut-off Marks
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2026 ( CSIR NET )
CSIR NET 2025 Cut Off: The authority is expected to soon release the CSIR NET cut off marks 2025 on the official portal. Once it is released, a direct link to download the cut off will also be provided here. Candidates will be able to check the subject and category-wise cut off at csirhrdg.res.in. For general or unreserved or EWS category, the minimum qualifying marks are 33% and for OBC-NCL is 28% and PwD/SC/ST candidates it is 25%.
The CSIR NET cut off marks will be released separately for the CSIR NET exam. The CSIR NET result or the December sesison will be announced online. The CSIR UGC NET cutoff 2025 is available for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/ Assistant Professor in all the subjects – Chemical Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. Scroll down for more details about the CSIR NET Cut off.
- CSIR UGC NET Dec Cut Off 2025 PDF
- CSIR NET Exam Dates 2026
- How to Check CSIR NET Cutoff 2025?
- CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Life Science
- CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Mathematical Science
- CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Chemical Science
- CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Physical Science
- CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Earth Science
- CSIR NET Cut Off & Merit List 2025: Important Points to Note
- CSIR NET Previous Years' Cut-Off Marks
- CSIR NET Cut Off 2025 FAQs
CSIR UGC NET Dec Cut Off 2025 PDF
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the Cutoff for the Dec Session on the official website. It is determined by the authority on the number of applicants and the difficulty level of the CTET Question Paper. A merit list is created based on the candidate's performance on the exam. To pass the Exam, candidates must score at least 33 per cent in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 per cent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories. The cut-off is determined by including the total number of appeared candidates, the number of posts available, and the difficulty level of the question paper. Till then, candidates can check below the June cut off official PDF.
CSIR UGC NET June Cut-off 2025 Official PDF: Download Here
CSIR NET 2025 Cut Off for the June Session
Scroll down to know the CSIR NET 2025 cut off for the June session.
CSIR NET 2025 Cut Off (JRF)
Commonly asked questions
Candidates required to score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories, and 25% in the SC, ST, and PwD categories to qualify. This is the minimum bench mark. In Life Science subject, the raw marks obtained have been normalised into NTA score/percentile and results have been declared based on percentile cut-off as indicated.
Yes, category affects the CSIR NET cutoff. The CSIR NET cutoff marks vary by category and subject. As per the official notification, candidates must score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and a minimum of 25% in the SC, ST, and PwD categories to qualify for both Fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.
CSIR NET Exam Dates 2026
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CSIR NET 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan ' 26 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Final Answer Key |
| 30 Jan ' 26 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Result |
| 30 Dec ' 25 | CSIR NET 2025 Dec Provisional Answer Key |
How to Check CSIR NET Cutoff 2025?
- Visit at CSIR - csirhrdg.res.in
- Click on the 'Cut-off' link available under the News & Announcement section
- Download and save the cutoff list
Factors Determining CSIR NET Cut Off 2025
Candidates can check below the factors that determine the CSIR NET Cut off marks:
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Number of candidates who appeared in the exam
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Score and level of difficulty of the exam
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Categories (SC, ST, OBC etc) to which candidates belong
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Previous years’ cutoff trends
Also Read: CSIR NET Final Answer Key
Commonly asked questions
Yes, category affects the CSIR NET cutoff. The CSIR NET cutoff marks vary by category and subject. As per the official notification, candidates must score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories and a minimum of 25% in the SC, ST, and PwD categories to qualify for both Fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.
The authority released the CSIR NET 2025 result for the December session on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It contains the name of a candidate, roll number, category, parents' name, Post applied (JRF and Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor Only), subject code, etc.
CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Life Science
The CSIR NET Cut Off 2025 for Life Science for the December session will be released soon. Till then, candidates can check below the June session cut off. The CSIR NET Cut Off 2025 for the June Session varies based on categories including General, Economically Weaker Sections, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD. Candidates can check below the cutoff and previous year cut off as well.
CSIR NET 2025 June Cutoff
Candidates can check below the Life Science Cutoff for the June session.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) June Cut Off 2025 Category 1
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
51.50 |
44.00 |
43.75 |
37.25 |
35.75 |
25.00 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) June Cut Off 2025 Category 2
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
46.350 |
39.60 |
39.375 |
33.525 |
32.175 |
25.000 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) June Cutoff 2025 (Category-3)
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
38.25 |
33.00 |
33.00 |
27.50 |
25.75 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Cutoff
Candidates can check below the Life Science Cutoff for the December session.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Dec Cut Off 2024 Category 1
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
99.0315191 |
96.3381483 |
96.6313096 |
92.1752572 |
89.6076783 |
74.5349395 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Dec Cut Off 2024 Category 2
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
97.9238847 |
93.6810405 |
94.2790037 |
88.2912402 |
85.0436396 |
74.5349395 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Dec Cutoff 2024 (Category-3)
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
92.5566155 |
88.6866372 |
88.6866372 |
75.7299852 |
74.5349395 |
74.5349395 |
CSIR NET 2024 June Cutoff
The CSIR NET 2024 June Cutoff is updated here.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
99.0846682 |
96.5223413 |
96.4460997 |
91.7864773 |
87.8236782 |
69.135054 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2 (June)
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
98.3439721 |
94.4568228 |
93.7092211 |
87.8428316 |
83.7408166 |
69.135054 |
CSIR NET cutoff (2023 and 2022)
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET cutoff for the June session 2023 and 2022.
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science (2023) Junior Research Fellowship |
98.99 | 97.07 | 96.46 | 91.97 | 86.13 | 75.85 |
| Life Science (2022) Lectureship/Assistant Professor |
97.39 | 94.80 | 93.77 | 88.17 | 81.34 | 75.85 |
Commonly asked questions
- Number of the candidates appearing for the exam.
- Level of difficulty of the exam.
- Total number of available fellowships or positions, etc.
Officially it is mentioned that CSIR Fellowships or Associateships are tenable in universities, IITs, postgraduate colleges, government research establishments including those of CSIR, R&D establishments of recognised public or private sector industrial firms, and other recognised institutions.
CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Mathematical Science
The authority will soon release the CSIR NET December session mathematical Science Cut off marks. Till then, candidates can scroll down for the Mathematical Science June session cut off on its official website. Candidates can check below the June session cuto off and previous year cutoff.
CSIR NET 2025 June Cutoff
Candidates can check below the Mathematical Science June Cutoff.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) June Cut Off 2025 Category 1
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
53.375 |
46.00 |
43.375 |
35.375 |
30.75 |
25.125 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) JUne Cut Off 2024 Category 2
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
48.038 |
41.40 |
39.038 |
31.838 |
27.675 |
25.000 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) June Cut Off (Category-3)
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
38.375 |
33.00 |
33.00 |
26.00 |
25.00 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Cutoff
Candidates can check below the Mathematical Science December Cutoff.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Dec Cut Off 2024 Category 1
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
50.25 |
43.50 |
43.625 |
34.375 |
29.375 |
25.375 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Dec Cut Off 2024 Category 2
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
45.225 |
39.15 |
39.2625 |
30.9375 |
26.4375 |
25.00 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Dec Cut Off (Category-3)
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
36.5 |
33 |
33 |
25 |
25 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 June Cutoff
The CSIR NET 2024 June Cut Off for Mathematical Science is provided here.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
58.875 |
50.750 |
49.750 |
37.000 |
30.625 |
25.375 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
52.9875 |
45.675 |
44.775 |
33.300 |
27.5625 |
25.000 |
CSIR NET June Cut Off for the years 2023 and 2022
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET June Cut Off for the years 2023 and 2022. It will help candidates understand the level of the CSIR NET Exam for Mathematical Science.
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science (2023) Junior Research Fellowship |
54.13 | 47.50 | 46.00 | 33.88 | 28.25 | 25.28 |
| Mathematical Science (2022) Lectureship/Assistant Professor |
48.71 | 42.75 | 41.40 | 32.29 | 25.42 | 25.00 |
Commonly asked questions
If a candidate finds any discrepancies in the CSIR NET certificate, then he or she should download the certificate again from the official website. But if the same issue persists again, contact the examination authority for assistance.
The CSIR NET e-certificate is a qualifying certificate that improves candidates professional opportunities. It can be used to start a research or lectureship profile or as a consultant role at R&D or as a scientific official profile at several PSUs, etc.
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CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Chemical Science
The authority will soon announce the CSIR NET 2025 December session cut off marks soon. Till then scroll down for the June session cut off. Candidates can check below the June session and previous year cutoff.
CSIR NET 2025 June Cutoff
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2025 June cut off for the Chemical Science.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 1 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
50.75 |
44.50 |
43.75 |
33.25 |
28.00 |
25.50 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 2 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
45.675 |
40.05 |
39.375 |
29.925 |
25.200 |
25.000 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 3 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
36.750 |
33.00 |
33.00 |
25.00 |
25.00 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Cutoff
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2024 Dec cut off for the Chemical Science.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1 for the Dec Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
59.00 |
51.25 |
51.25 |
39.25 |
34.25 |
25.00 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2 for the Dec Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
53.10 |
46.125 |
46.125 |
35.325 |
30.825 |
25.00 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 3 for the Dec Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
42.5 |
33 |
34 |
26.25 |
25 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 June Cutoff
The CSIR NET June Cutoff 2024 for Chemical Science is provided below:
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
55.500 |
47.500 |
47.750 |
36.000 |
30.750 |
25.000 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
49.950 |
42.750 |
42.975 |
32.400 |
27.675 |
25.000 |
CSIR NET June cutoff for the years 2023 and 2022
Candidates can scroll down to see the CSIR NET June cutoff for the years 2023 and 2022.
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science (2023) Junior Research Fellowship |
53.75 | 48.25 | 47.25 | 37.25 | 30.75 | 25 |
| Chemical Science (2022) Lectureship/Assistant Professor |
48.37 | 43.42 | 42.52 | 33.52 | 27.67 | 25.00 |
Commonly asked questions
Candidates required to score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories, and 25% in the SC, ST, and PwD categories to qualify. This is the minimum bench mark. In Life Science subject, the raw marks obtained have been normalised into NTA score/percentile and results have been declared based on percentile cut-off as indicated.
- Number of the candidates appearing for the exam.
- Level of difficulty of the exam.
- Total number of available fellowships or positions, etc.
CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Physical Science
The authority will soon release the CSIR NET 2025 Physical Science cut off for the December session on its official website. Till then, candidates can check below June session and previous year cutoff.
CSIR NET 2025 June Cut Off
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2025 Cut off for the June session for Physical Science.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 1 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
51.188 |
42.375 |
43.375 |
31.625 |
29.188 |
25.125 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 2 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
46.069 |
38.1375 |
39.038 |
28.463 |
26.269 |
25.000 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 3 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
36.50 |
33.00 |
33.00 |
25.00 |
25.00 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Cut Off
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2024 Cut off for the December session for Physical Science.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1 for the Dec Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
54.188 |
43.188 |
44.063 |
33.313 |
29.375 |
25.25 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2 for the Dec Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
48.7692 |
38.8692 |
39.6567 |
29.9817 |
26.4375 |
25.00 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 3 for the Dec Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
37.563 |
33.063 |
39.6567 |
29.9817 |
26.4375 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 June Cut Off
The CSIR NET 2024 June Cut Off for Physical Science is provided here. It varies category-wise.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
43.813 |
36.000 |
33 |
25 |
25 |
25.00 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
39.4317 |
33.000 |
33.4692 |
25.7067 |
25.000 |
25.000 |
CSIR NET June Cutoff for years 2023 and 2022
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET June Cutoff for years 2023 and 2022.
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science (2023) Junior Research Fellowship |
39.75 | 33.63 | 33.31 | 25.81 | 25 | 25.00 |
| Physical Science (2022) Lectureship/Assistant Professor |
35.77 | 33.00 | 33.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
Commonly asked questions
There is no upper age limit to apply for the Assistant Professor positions. But for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the maximum age limit is 30 years as of June 1 of the exam year. There is also an ahe relaxation provided to the candidates from reserved categories including OBC, SC and ST
The National Testing Agency declare the CSIR NET Cut off. It will be released subject and category-wise. The cut off is prepared on the basis of several factors including difficulty of the exam, reservation norms, number of candidates, etc.
CSIR NET June Cut Off 2025 for Earth Science
The authority will soon release the CSIR NET 2025 Earth Science cut off for the December session on its official website. Scroll down to know the cutoff for the June session and previous years.
CSIR NET 2025 June Cut Off
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2025 June Cut off for the Earth Science.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 1 for the June Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science |
61.29 |
53.97 |
53.13 |
44.99 |
43.38 |
26.70 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 2 for the June Session
| Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Category 2 |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
| Earth Science |
55.161 |
48.573 |
47.817 |
40.491 |
39.042 |
25.000 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Cut Off 2025 Category 3 for the June Session
| Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Category 3 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
| Earth Science |
45.310 |
34.880 |
37.40 |
31.190 |
29.170 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Cut Off
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET 2024 Dec Cut off for the Earth Science.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1 for the Dec Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science |
55.88 |
48.81 |
49.13 |
42.92 |
40.13 |
25.58 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2 for the Dec Session
| Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Category 2 |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
| Earth Science |
50.292 |
43.929 |
44.217 |
38.628 |
36.117 |
25.00 |
Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 3 for the Dec Session
| Admission to Ph.D only (NET) Category 3 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
| Earth Science |
41.83 |
33.15 |
33.9 |
30.9 |
28.33 |
25.00 |
CSIR NET 2024 June Cut Off
The CSIR NET 2024 Cut off for the June session Earth Science was released on the official website csirhrdg.res.in.
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1 for the June 2024 Session
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science |
56.950 |
51.220 |
49.150 |
41.650 |
37.490 |
25.350 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2 for the June Session
| Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Category 2 |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
| Earth Science |
51.255 |
46.098 |
44.235 |
37.485 |
33.741 |
25.000 |
CSIR NET June Cut Off for 2023 and 2022
Candidates can check below the CSIR NET June Cut Off for 2023 and 2022.
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Science (2023) Junior Research Fellowship |
58.88 | 51.38 | 51.45 | 43.13 | 40.04 | 25.65 |
| Earth Science (2022) Lectureship/Assistant Professor |
52.99 | 46.24 | 46.30 | 38.81 | 36.03 | 25.00 |
Commonly asked questions
The CSIR NET exam consists of five subjects some of them are Maths, Physical Science, Chemical Science, etc. Part A in the exam is common for all candidates and Part B and C is subject-specific. Candidates need to select one subject and prepare well to clear the examination.
As per the information bulletin, the upper age limit for the CSIR NET exam should not be more than 30 years as on the first day of the month in which the examination is concluded. A relaxation of upto 5 years is provided to the candidates belonging to OBC-NCL (as per the Central list of OBC) /SC/ST/PwD/PwBD/Third gender categories and to women applicants.
CSIR NET Cut Off & Merit List 2025: Important Points to Note
Commonly asked questions
CSIR NET merit list released on the official website at csirnet.nta.ac.in where candidate can access it via logging in with their credentials.
If the difficulty level of the CSIR NET exam is higher than the last year question papers then there is a chance that the cut off will be decreased. Also, some of the candidates will gain high marks and so to maintain it the authority adjust the cutoff.
CSIR NET Previous Years' Cut-Off Marks
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Candidates should follow a balanced approach. No doubt books help in conceptual clarity, and a candidate can study in detail. On the other hand, online platforms provide lectures through video, have updated notes, cover current affairs as well, etc.
As per the information bulletin, there is no end period for the validity of the qualifying certificate of Assistant Professor.
CSIR NET Cut Off 2025 FAQs
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The authority will release the CSIR NET 2026 provisional answer key for the June Session on the official website. Candidates can also challenge the answer key, and based on the objections received, the NTA will release the final answer key. Candidates need to pay INR 200 per question as an objection fee. This fee is non-refundable.
Yes. The CSIR NET Provisional Answer Key for the December Session was released at csirnet.nta.nic.in. A direct link is also provided on this page. The answer key objection raising dates were December 30 to January 1, 2026.
The last date to apply for the CSIR UGC NET June session will be mentioned in the notification and also the last date for fee payment. Candidates can apply for payment through net-banking/debit/credit card/UPI.
Yes. Candidates clear the CSIR UGC NET exam in three months. But to pass the exam proper strategy is required. They make study plans, do revisions, solve question papers, practice tests, etc. If a candidate study properly then nothing is impossible to crack.
Candidates should follow a balanced approach. No doubt books help in conceptual clarity, and a candidate can study in detail. On the other hand, online platforms provide lectures through video, have updated notes, cover current affairs as well, etc.
The CSIR NET 2025 Notification was released on September 25 in the form of PDF at csirnet.nta.nic.in. The notification conists if the important information related to the exam like exam dates, syllabus, pattern of an exam, etc.
The June session exam date for the CSIR NET 2026 has not been released yet. It will be conducted in two shifts. The whole exam schedule will be released by the authority. It will be announced at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
The CSIR NET June session application form will be released at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Candidates are advised to read the instructions for payment carefully before paying the application fee and also read the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
The CSIR NET 2026 Notification for the June session will be released in the form of PDF at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It conists of the important information related to the exam like important dates, syllabus, pattern, etc.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Eligibility Test exam is conducted twice in a year, mainly in the months of June and December. It will be held for five subjects that is Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Earth Sciences.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The authority released the CSIR NET 2025 December session result on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in. It has been released in the form of PDF. It also consists of the roll numbers and rank of candidates who qualified the exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
List of some the books that are helpful for the CSIR NET Earth Science preparation are mentioned below:
- Environmental Geology by Edward A Keller
- Structural Geology by Haakon Fossen
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by Gary Nichols
- Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy by Sam Boggs Jr.
- Vertebrate Pale
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The list of some of the important topics of Mathematical Science paper is mentioned below:
- Analysis
- Numerical & Complex Analysis
- Calculus of Variations
- Linear Integral Equations
- Algebra
- Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
- Descriptive Statistics, Exploratory Data
- Classical Mechanics
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The CSIR NET Physical Science Paper consists of the important topics as mentioned below:
- Mathematical Methods of Physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
- Electronics and Experimental Methods
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Topics that are covered in the CSIR NET Life Science exam are listed below:
- Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
- Cellular Organization
- Cell Communication and Cell Signaling
- Developmental Biology
- System Physiology – Plant
- System Physiology – Animal
- Fundamental Processes
- Ecological Principles
- Ev
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Officially, the CSIR NET Syllabus is available on the official portal at csirhrdg.res.in. It is available subject-wise in the form of PDF. Candidates can downlaod by visiting the official website. The CSIR NET syllabus is also available on this page itself.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes, the NTA released the CSIR NET 2025 Answer Key on its portal. The candidates were required to login with their credentials to download their subject answer key. The last date to send objections was January 1, 2026.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
Yes. The NTA has released the CSIR UGC NET 2025 Provisional Answer Key for the December session. Candidates can download it by visiting the official portal or via a direct link provided on this page. They required login credentials to check the answer key.
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Contributor-Level 6
Where will the CSIR NET 2026 June session notification be released?