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    CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 (Soon)- Check Subject & Category-wise Qualifying Marks

    CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 (Soon)- Check Subject & Category-wise Qualifying Marks

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    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 30 Jan 2026, 11:01 PM IST
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    CSIR NET Cut Off 2025-26: National Testing Agency will release the CSIR NET 2026 cut off marks in online mode soon. Candidates can check the CSIR NET cut off 2026 at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Those who appeared in the examination can check their CSIR NET cut off marks. The cut off marks are mainly based on the number of candidates appeared in the exam and the difficulty level of the CSIR NET question paper.

    This Story also Contains

    1. Previous Years' CSIR NET Cut Off Marks
    2. CSIR UGC NET Cut Off 2023
    3. CSIR NET Result 2026
    CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 (Soon)- Check Subject & Category-wise Qualifying Marks
    CSIR NET Cut Off

    The CSIR NET cut off 2026 is released separately for each subject. The cut off of CSIR UGC NET 2026 is decided by using various factors, including the total number of candidates who appeared, the number of posts available and the question paper difficulty level. CSIR NET 2026 cut off is released subject-wise as well as category-wise. To know more about the CSIR NET cut off, read the full article below.

    How to Download CSIR UGC NET Cut Off 2026?

    To check the CSIR NET 2026 cut off, candidates can go through the steps mentioned below:

    • Visit the official website – csirnet.nta.nic.in.

    • To download the CSIR NET cut off 2026, click on the link.

    • The CSIR NET 2026 cut off PDF will then appear on the screen.

    • Check the CSIR NET December cut off for the subject you're interested in based on the category.

    • Save the CSIR NET cut off PDF to your computer.

    Factors Determining the CSIR UGC NET 2026 Cut Off

    When determining the passing criteria or cut off for the CSIR NET exam 2026, the examination authorities take into account a number of considerations. Candidates should check the factors listed below that are taken into account when calculating the CSIR NET cut off.

    • Total number of appeared candidates.

    • Question paper difficulty level.

    • Category of the candidate, etc.

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    CSIR NET 2026 Cut Off – Minimum Qualifying Marks

    Candidates must obtain the minimum qualifying marks before securing the CSIR NET 2026 cut off, which is released by the exam authority along with the results. To meet the CSIR NET cut off 2026, candidates must score equal to or higher than the minimum qualification marks. Candidates can look up their CSIR NET 2026 qualification marks by category given in the table below.

    CSIR NET Qualifying Marks 2026

    Category

    Minimum Qualifying Cutoff

    General & OBC

    33%

    SC/ST and PwD

    25 %

    Previous Years' CSIR NET Cut Off Marks

    Candidates should look at past years' cut off marks to get an idea of the CSIR NET cut off.

    SessionLink (JRF and Lecturer/Assistant Professor)
    CSIR NET cut off for June 2025

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    SessionLink (JRF and Lecturer/Assistant Professor)
    CSIR NET cut off for June 2024

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    CSIR UGC NET Assistant Professor Cut off 2024:

    Subject

    UR (%)

    EWS (%)

    OBC (%)

    SC (%)

    ST (%)

    PwD (%)

    Chemical Science

    49.950
    42.750
    42.975
    32.400
    27.675
    25.000

    Earth Science

    51.255
    46.098
    44.235
    37.485
    33.741
    25.000

    Life Science*

    98.3439721
    94.4568228
    93.7092211
    87.8428316
    83.7408166
    69.135054

    Mathematical Science

    52.9875
    45.675
    44.775
    33.300
    27.5625
    25.000

    Physical Science

    39.4317
    33.000
    33.4692
    25.7067
    25.000
    25.000

    CSIR UGC NET Cut Off 2023

    SessionLink (JRF and Lecturer/Assistant Professor)
    CSIR NET cut off for December 2023Download
    CSIR NET cutoff for December 2022 and June 2023Download

    CSIR UGC NET JRF Cut off 2021 (June Session)

    Subject

    UR (%)

    EWS (%)

    OBC (%)

    SC (%)

    ST (%)

    PwD (%)

    Chemical Science

    52.75046.25045.50036.25027.25025.000

    Earth Science

    60.86054.7905.06045.40042.81026.400

    Life Science*

    98.786024896.068871596.229116990.532925584.872001364.7657382

    Mathematical Science

    49.25044.87542.75034.37527.00025.000

    Physical Science

    38.81333.00033.00025.00025.00025.000

    CSIR UGC NET Assistant Professor Cut off 2021:

    Subject

    UR (%)

    EWS (%)

    OBC (%)

    SC (%)

    ST (%)

    PwD (%)

    Chemical Science

    47.47541.62540.95032.62525.00025.000

    Earth Science

    54.77449.31147.75441.76038.52925.000

    Life Science*

    97.011753393.876576993.876576986.385445279.829335163.6902270

    Mathematical Science

    44.32540.38838.47530.93825.00025.000

    Physical Science

    34.93233.00033.00025.00025.00025.000

    UGC NET Cut Off 2021- (Assistant lectureship)

    Subject

    UR (%)

    EWS (%)

    OBC (%)

    SC (%)

    ST (%)

    PwD (%)

    Chemical Science

    45.450

    40.050

    38.925

    29.925

    25.000

    25.000

    Earth Science

    53.874

    48.879

    47.511

    39.798

    36.810

    26.397

    Life Science*

    97.1891078

    94.0092454

    93.2127686

    85.3823088

    77.5128623

    74.7501249

    Mathematical Science

    51.300

    46.238

    45.675

    36.225

    27.788

    25.875

    Physical Science

    41.625

    36.619

    35.719

    28.407

    25.000

    25.000

    CSIR UGC NET JRF Cut off 2020

    Subject

    UR (%)

    EWS (%)

    OBC (%)

    SC (%)

    ST (%)

    PwD (%)

    Chemical Science

    50.500

    44.500

    43.250

    33.250

    25.500

    25.000

    Earth Science

    59.860

    54.310

    52.790

    44.220

    40.900

    29.330

    Life Science*

    98.9427783

    96.5798351

    96.0426037

    89.6895302

    83.1095495

    74.7501249

    Mathematical Science

    57.000

    51.380

    50.750

    40.250

    30.880

    28.750

    Physical Science

    46.250

    40.688

    39.688

    31.563

    26.875

    25.000

    CSIR NET Cut off 2019 for December - JRF

    Subject

    UR

    EWS

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    PwD

    Chemical

    Science

    55.25 %

    50.50 %

    47.50 %

    39.75 %

    29.50 %

    25.00 %

    Earth

    Science

    64.29 %

    60.77 %

    57.38 %

    48.95 %

    44.31 %

    29.35 %

    Life

    Science

    54.50 %

    46.75 %

    45.25 %

    38.25 %

    33.25 %

    25.00 %

    Mathematical Science

    53.63 %

    48.13 %

    46.25 %

    35.13 %

    27.50 %

    25.00 %

    Physical

    Science

    51.06 %

    44.94 %

    44.38 %

    33.06 %

    27.81 %

    25.00 %

    CSIR NET 2019 Cutoff for December - Lectureship (NET)

    Subject

    UR

    EWS

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    PwD

    Chemical

    Science

    49.73 %

    45.45 %

    42.75 %

    35.78 %

    26.55 %

    25.00 %

    Earth

    Science

    57.86 %

    54.69 %

    51.64 %

    44.06 %

    39.88 %

    26.42 %

    Life

    Science

    49.05 %

    42.08 %

    40.73 %

    34.43 %

    29.93 %

    25.00 %

    Mathematical Science

    48.27 %

    43.32 %

    41.63 %

    31.62 %

    25.00 %

    25.00 %

    Physical

    Science

    45.95 %

    40.45 %

    39.94 %

    29.75 %

    25.03 %

    25.00 %

    CSIR NET Result 2026

    The National Testing Agency declared the CSIR NET 2026 result for December session in online mode on January 30, 2026. Candidates must use their login credentials to check their CSIR NET result 2026. The name, roll/registration number and marks obtained by other candidates are all included in the CSIR UGC NET 2026 result. Only those who meet the CSIR NET cut off are considered qualified.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will CSIR UGC NET cut off 2026 be released?
    A:

    The CSIR NET cut off is released during the release of the results.

    Q: How can I check the CSIR UGC NET cut off?
    A:

    Candidates can check the cut off of CSIR NET 2026 on the official website.

    Q: Who will release the cut off of CSIR UGC NET ?
    A:

    The CSIR UGC NET cut off 2026 is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

    Q: In how many stages will the CSIR UGC NET cut off 2026 be released?
    A:

    The CSIR NET cut off is released in only one stage.

    Q: Is there only one cut off of CSIR UGC NET released at each phase of exam?
    A:

    No, both the category-wise and subject-wise cut off of CSIR NET are also released.

    Q: Can I get my CSIR NET result by post?
    A:

    No, the CSIR UGC NET result 2026 is released in online mode only.

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    Questions related to CSIR UGC NET

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    Have a question related to CSIR UGC NET ?

    No, since you have already cleared the General Category cutoff of CSIR UGC-NET , you are considered a meritorious candidate, and you can apply for a PhD seat in the General Category without any issues regarding your OBC-NCL declaration.

    Hello Aspirant,

    To prepare for CSIR UGC Net Examination you need to follow some steps:

    1.Know the exam pattern

    Total Marks 200

    It consists 3 section-

    Part A(Aptitude common for all).

    Part B and C(Subject specific questions)

    2.Choose your subject for this examination

    As this examination consider in different subjects,so

    A six month preparation window is ideal for CSIR UGC NET, especially if you follow a structured plan. Below is a month wise breakdown of how you can prepare effectively, balancing core subjects, General Aptitude, revision, mock tests , and research paper reading .

    In the first three months ,

    Hi aspirant.

    If you're looking to download the CSIR UGC NET question papers, you can follow this method for easy access:

    1. Start by visiting the official CSIR (HRDG) website.
    2. Once you are on the homepage, look for the section specifically dedicated to the "CSIR-UGC NET Exam."
    3. Under the "Examinations" subsection,

    Hello,

    As of now there is no official announcement made regarding the release date of application form for CSIR NET for June session, you may follow the official website at https://csirnet.nta.nic.in/ to know the latest information pertaining this,

    CSIR NET is conducted to determine the eligibility of candidate for JRF/Assistant