The CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 for the December 2025 examination was officially published on 24th February 2026 at https://csirnet.nta.ac.in. Candidates can access the detailed subject-wise and category-wise qualifying marks directly in this article.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially released the CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 on 24th February 2026 for the Joint CSIR-UGC December Examination. These cut-off marks are essential for determining candidate eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor positions, and Ph.D. admissions across three distinct qualification categories.
CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 Out
The CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 defines the minimum score requirements for candidates to secure the Junior Research Fellowship, qualify as an Assistant Professor, or gain eligibility for Ph.D. enrollment across various scientific disciplines.
CSIR NET December Cut Off 2025-26
The CSIR UGC NET Cut Off represents the threshold score necessary to qualify for the exam within a specific subject and category. The 2026 cut-off marks are categorized by discipline, including Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences.
Junior Research Fellowship (Category-1)
| Subjects | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
| Chemical Science | 48.500 | 42.250 | 41.750 | 32.250 | 27.250 | 25.000 |
| Earth Science | 57.970 | 52.310 | 50.110 | 40.990 | 40.900 | 25.000 |
| Life Science | 54.000 | 44.000 | 44.250 | 36.000 | 34.250 | 25.000 |
| Mathematical Science | 42.000 | 36.500 | 36.250 | 29.500 | 26.375 | 25.000 |
| Physical Science | 46.125 | 39.063 | 37.938 | 28.688 | 25.250 | 25.000 |
Eligibility for Assistant Professor (Category-2)
| Subjects | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
| Chemical Science | 43.650 | 38.025 | 37.575 | 29.025 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
| Earth Science | 52.173 | 47.079 | 45.099 | 36.891 | 36.810 | 25.000 |
| Life Science | 48.600 | 39.600 | 39.825 | 32.400 | 30.825 | 25.000 |
| Mathematical Science | 37.800 | 33.000 | 33.000 | 26.550 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
| Physical Science | 41.5125 | 35.1567 | 34.1442 | 25.8192 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
Admission to Ph.D only (Category-3)
| Subjects | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
| Chemical Sciences | 35.000 | 33.000 | 33.000 | 25.000 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
| Earth Sciences | 42.900 | 35.720 | 35.630 | 30.290 | 29.170 | 25.000 |
| Life Sciences | 39.000 | 33.000 | 33.000 | 25.000 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 33.000 | 33.000 | 33.000 | 25.000 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
| Physical Sciences | 33.000 | 33.000 | 33.000 | 25.000 | 26.125 | 25.000 |
CSIR NET Previous Year Cut Off
We have compiled the CSIR NET previous year cut-off trends to assist candidates in estimating expected scores. Reviewing historical data is vital for understanding exam difficulty levels and long-term selection trends.
CSIR NET Cut Off 2025 for June Cycle
Candidates who achieved scores equal to or higher than the CSIR JRF Cut Off 2025 were successfully awarded the Junior Research Fellowship. You can review the detailed subject and category-wise cut-offs right here.
Junior Research Fellowship (Category-1)
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | 50.75 | 44.50 | 43.75 | 33.25 | 28.00 | 25.50 |
| Earth Science | 61.29 | 53.97 | 53.13 | 44.99 | 43.38 | 26.70 |
| Life Science | 51.50 | 44.00 | 43.75 | 37.25 | 35.75 | 25.00 |
| Mathematical Science | 53.375 | 46.00 | 43.375 | 35.375 | 30.75 | 25.125 |
| Physical Science | 51.188 | 42.375 | 43.375 | 31.625 | 29.188 | 25.125 |
Eligibility for Assistant Professor (Category-2)
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Science | 45.675 | 40.05 | 39.375 | 29.925 | 25.200 | 25.000 |
| Earth Science | 55.161 | 48.573 | 47.817 | 40.491 | 39.042 | 25.000 |
| Life Science | 46.350 | 39.60 | 39.375 | 33.525 | 32.175 | 25.000 |
| Mathematical Science | 48.038 | 41.40 | 39.038 | 31.838 | 27.675 | 25.000 |
| Physical Science | 46.069 | 38.138 | 39.038 | 28.463 | 26.269 | 25.000 |
Admission to Ph.D only (Category-3)
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Sciences | 36.750 | 33.00 | 33.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Earth Sciences | 45.310 | 34.880 | 37.40 | 31.190 | 29.170 | 25.00 |
| Life Sciences | 38.25 | 33.00 | 33.00 | 27.50 | 25.75 | 25.00 |
| Mathematical Sciences | 38.375 | 33.00 | 33.00 | 26.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
| Physical Sciences | 36.50 | 33.00 | 33.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
CSIR NET Cut Off 2024 for Dec Cycle
If you appeared for the recent CSIR NET examination, you can verify your subject-wise and category-wise cut-off marks using the data provided in the following table.
Junior Research Fellowship (Category-1)
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Eligibility for Assistant Professor (Category-2)
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Admission to Ph.D only (Category-3)
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSIR JRF Cut Off 2024 for June Cycle
The CSIR JRF Cut Off 2024 served as the benchmark for awarding fellowships to deserving candidates. Refer to the table below for a comprehensive breakdown of the previous year's requirements.
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSIR Assistant Professor Cut Off 2024
The NTA released the CSIR NET June 2024 cut-off marks for Assistant Professor positions alongside the final results. These figures are crucial for aspirants aiming to qualify for lectureship roles within Indian universities.
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSIR NET JRF Cut Off 2023
Below, we have listed the CSIR NET JRF Cut Off 2023 marks, categorized by subject. These reflect the minimum standards required for candidates to be eligible for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF).
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSIR NET Assistant Professor Cut Off 2023
The National Testing Agency (NTA) published detailed category and subject-specific cut-offs for the 2023 cycle. Please check the Assistant Professor qualifying marks in the table provided below.
| Subject | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CSIR NET Cut Off (Previous Year)
Analyze the table below to track fluctuations and observe the year-over-year trends in CSIR NET cut-off marks.
| Year | Cut Off Marks |
| CSIR NET December 2022 and June 2023 Cut Off | Click to Check |
| CSIR NET Cut Off June 2021 | Click to Check |
| SIR NET Cut Off June 2020 | Click to Check |
| CSIR NET Cut Off December 2019 | Click to Check |
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FAQs
When did CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 released?
The official CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 was released on 24th February 2026.
From where can I check CSIR NET Cut Off 2026?
All candidates can verify their CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 for the December 2025 examination by visiting the official NTA website.
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