CSIR NET 2024 Dec Exam: 42% Candidates appeared for Life Science as per Shiksha Poll, Check expected cutoff
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test 2026 ( CSIR NET )
The CSIR NET 2024 exam was conducted from February 28 to March 2, 2025. The result for the December session is awaited and will be released at csirnet.nta.ac.in. According to the Shiksha Poll, 42% of candidates appeared for the Life Science Subject in the CSIR NET 2024 December session exam. Scroll down for more details, including the expected cut-off, steps to download the result and more.
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Exam
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Exam: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the CSIR NET 2024 result for the December session. The CSIR NET 2024 Dec exam was conducted from February 28 to March 2, 2025, in 326 examination centres located in 164 cities across the country for 2,38,451 candidates in the Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. Candidates are eagerly waiting for the CSIR NET 2024 result. Along with the result, the CSIR NET 2024 Dec Cutoff will also be released. In which subject did most of the candidates appear for the December session? As per the Shiksha poll, 42% of candidates appeared for the life science subject and 26% for the chemical science subject. Scroll down for more details about CSIR NET 2024.
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- CSIR NET 2024 December session Exam: What does Poll Say?
- CSIR NET 2024 Dec Expected Cutoff
- CSIR NET 2024 Exam: Minimum Qualifying Score
- CSIR NET 2024 June Cut off Marks
CSIR NET 2024 December session Exam: What does Poll Say?
More than 4,000 respondents have voted in the Shiksha Poll for the subjects that appeared in the CSIR NET Dec 2024 exam. Out of these, 42% voted for the life science subject, 26% voted for the chemical science subject, and for the earth science subject, only 3% of respondents voted. Also, for the mathematics subject, 19% voted, and for the physical science subject, 10% voted. This shows that the maximum number of candidates appeared for the Life Science subject in the CSIR NET 2024 December session exam. Check the Shiksha Poll question below, and respondents voted.
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Exam
As per Shiksha poll, maximum candidates appeared for the Life Science subject for the December session in the CSIR NET 2024 exam.
Commonly asked questions
Candidates must score at least 33 percent in the general, EWS, and OBC categories and 25 percent in the SC, ST, and PwD categories for the CSIR UGC NET exam. The December session result was released on the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
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.
- Number of the candidates appearing for the exam.
- Level of difficulty of the exam.
- Total number of available fellowships or positions, etc.
CSIR NET 2024 Dec Expected Cutoff
Candidates can check below the expected cutoff for the CSIR NET 2024 exam for the December session.
Category 1 Cutoff percentages (Junior Research Fellowship)
| Subject | UR% | EWS% | OBC% | SC% | ST% | PWD% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science | 98.0846682 | 97.5223413 | 95.4460997 | 93.7864773 | 89.8236782 | 66.135054 |
| Mathematical Science | 55.875 | 56.750 | 45.750 | 38.000 | 34.625 | 28.375 |
| Chemical Science | 57.500 | 49.500 | 48.750 | 38.000 | 34.750 | 25.000 |
| Physical Science | 44.813 | 38.000 | 36.188 | 29.563 | 25.250 | 28.188 |
| Earth Science | 59.950 | 55.220 | 45.150 | 46.650 | 34.490 | 21.350 |
Category 2 Cutoff percentages (Assistant Professor)
| Subject | UR% | EWS% | OBC% | SC% | ST% | PWD% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science | 99.3439721 | 98.4568228 | 98.7092211 | 84.8428316 | 83.8428316 | 69.135054 |
| Mathematical Science | 55.9875 | 46.675 | 41.775 | 35.300 | 29.675 | 25.000 |
| Chemical Science | 45.950 | 44.675 | 48.975 | 32.000 | 34.750 | 26.000 |
| Physical Science | 39.4317 | 36.000 | 39.4692 | 27.7067 | 26.000 | 25.000 |
| Earth Science | 56.255 | 49.098 | 41.235 | 39.485 | 31.741 | 28.000 |
CSIR NET 2024 Exam: Minimum Qualifying Score
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.
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CSIR NET 2024 June Cut off Marks
Life Science
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
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Science* |
98.3439721 |
94.4568228 |
93.7092211 |
87.8428316 |
83.7408166 |
69.135054 |
Mathematical Science
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1
| 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
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Science |
52.9875 |
45.675 |
44.775 |
33.300 |
27.5625 |
25.000 |
Chemical Science
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1
| 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
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science |
49.950 |
42.750 |
42.975 |
32.400 |
27.675 |
25.000 |
Physical Science
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
43.813 |
36.000 |
37.188 |
28.563 |
26.250 |
25.188 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2
| Subject |
UR (%) |
EWS (%) |
OBC (%) |
SC (%) |
ST (%) |
PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Science |
39.4317 |
33.000 |
33.4692 |
25.7067 |
25.000 |
25.000 |
Earth Science
Junior Research Fellowship (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 1
| 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
| 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 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2026 contains a Negative Marking in the exam. CSIR NET Negative Marking varies for different subjects. Candidates can check CSIR NET exam pattern for more detail: https://www.shiksha.com/sarkari-exams/articles/csir-net-2026-blogId-222056
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Contributor-Level 6
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Candidates should follow a proper strategy and focused approach for the CSIR NET exam preparation. Some of the tips includes frequent revision, understand the pattern of an exam and syllabus, solve previous year question papers, practice mock test, etc.
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The preparation for the CSIR NET exam depends upon the candidate to candidate. Generally, it is considered that with the right guidance and structured approach 6 to 12 months are enough for the CSIR NET preparation. Proper dedication and structured approach also plays a crucial role.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Generally, the good score in the CSIR NET exam is considered as 120+ out of 200 for JRF General category candidates and for Lectureship 90 to 110 range. This can vary year to year.
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Contributor-Level 6
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The CSIR NET exam is considered to be Moderate to Difficult in overall difficulty. Generally, Part C of the exam is considered to be difficult. Also, in subjects, Life Science is perceived to be tougher because of the depth of the syllabus and Chemical Science consists of the application-based quest
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Contributor-Level 6
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Candidates can download the CSIR NET Syllabus by visiting the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in or csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates can also visit out Shiksha page to download the syllabus PDF for the CSIR NET exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
Generally, the CSIR NET Chemical Science exam is considered to be moderate to difficult level of difficulty. It is crucial for the candidates to have clear understanding about the topics asked in the Earth Science exam.
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Contributor-Level 6
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Candidates who are preparing for the CSIR NET Earth Science exam need to make proper strategy, understanding of the core concept is also important including in Geography, Physical Geography, Oceanography, etc. It is also crucial to analyze the syllabus thoroughly, solve previous year question papers
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 5 days ago
As per the cutoff trends and normalization process, candidates should aim to achieve at least 100 marks out of 200 to clear or meet the benchmark for the CSIR NET Life Science exam. For candidates who want to score for JRF then 110 or above is considered to be a good target.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
The CSIR NET exam consists of three parts in the examination. Part A is common to everyone that is General Aptitude where as Part B and C is based on the post graduation subject any one of five subjects namely Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Physical Scien
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