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CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 Out, Check Subject wise Qualifying Marks Here

The CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 has been released on 23 Feb on the official website for all subjects. Candidate will be able to check the CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 for JRF, Assistant Professorship, and PhD in below article.

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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released the CSIR NET 2026 cut-off marks on its official website on 23 February 2026, detailing the minimum qualifying criteria for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility, and PhD admissions. As the CSIR NET Final Result has been out along with the cut off marks, Candidates are advised to check the subject-wise and category-wise cut-offs for three categories: JRF Award, Assistant Professor Eligibility, and PhD Admission. The details regarding the CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 has been provided below.

CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 Out

The National Testing Agency has officially released the CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 along with the result declared on 23/02/2026 for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2025 examination conducted on 18 December 2025. The cut-off marks determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor, and admission to Ph.D. programmes across different science disciplines. There is no separate cut-off for Part A, Part B, and Part C. The cumulative marks obtained in all three parts are considered while preparing the merit list.

The minimum benchmark is set at 33% for General, EWS, and OBC categories, and 25% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. These minimum qualifying percentages apply uniformly to Category-1 (JRF), Category-2 (Assistant Professor), and Category-3 (Ph.D. only). Ranks are first allotted to candidates qualifying for JRF as per the merit list. After that, successful candidates are distributed between CSIR and UGC based on the fellowship ratio allotted to each subject. In case of any discrepancy, the criteria mentioned in the official Information Bulletin will be treated as final.

Check CSIR NET Result 2025-26 Here

CSIR NET Cut Off for December Cycle

Check out the CSIR NET Cut Off Marks for December Cycle as mentioned in the following table.

Subject	Category	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Sciences	JRF	48.500	42.250	41.750	32.250	27.250	25.000
	Assistant Professor	43.650	38.025	37.575	29.025	25.000	25.000
	PhD Only	35.000	33.000	33.000	25.000	25.000	25.000
Earth Sciences	JRF	57.970	52.310	50.110	40.990	40.900	25.000
	Assistant Professor	52.173	47.079	45.099	36.891	36.810	25.000
	PhD Only	42.900	35.720	35.630	30.290	29.170	25.000
Life Sciences	JRF	54.000	44.000	44.250	36.000	34.250	25.000
	Assistant Professor	48.600	39.600	39.825	32.400	30.825	25.000
	PhD Only	39.000	33.000	33.000	25.000	25.000	25.000
Mathematical Sciences	JRF	42.000	36.500	36.250	29.500	26.375	25.000
	Assistant Professor	37.800	33.000	33.000	26.550	25.000	25.000
	PhD Only	33.000	33.000	33.000	25.000	25.000	25.000
Physical Sciences	JRF	46.125	39.063	37.938	28.688	25.250	25.000
	Assistant Professor	41.5125	35.1567	34.1442	25.8192	25.000	25.000
	PhD Only	33.000	33.000	33.000	25.000	26.125	25.000

CSIR NET Minimum Qualifying Marks

According to the CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 criteria, the minimum qualifying mark for candidates in the General category is 33%, while candidates from reserved categories (such as SC, ST, OBC, and PwD) are required to secure 25%. This system makes sure the exam results accurately reflect the candidates’ performance to others, accounting for any discrepancies in exam difficulty.

Category	Minimum qualifying marks (in %)
General, EWS, & OBC	33%
SC/ST and PWD	25%

How to Check the CSIR NET Cut off Marks?

NTA will release the CSIR NET Cut Off Marks percentile obtained by candidate category and subject-wise. To check the CSIR NET 2026 Cut Off Marks, follow these steps:

Visit the Official Website: Go to the National Testing Agency (NTA) or CSIR NET official website.
Find the Cut-Off Link: Look for the “CSIR NET Cut-Off Marks 2026” link under the latest notifications or results section.
Open the PDF File: Click the link to open the cut-off PDF file.
Check Category-Wise Marks: Review the category-wise and subject-wise cut-off marks listed in the document.
Download for Reference: Save or download the PDF for future reference.

CSIR NET Previous Year Cut Off PDF Download

The CSIR NET Previous Year Cut Off PDF Download provides candidates with a clear understanding of past qualifying trends for Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship across all subjects and categories. By referring to the official cut-off PDFs released by NTA for previous sessions, aspirants can analyse score ranges, category-wise competition levels, and subject-wise performance benchmarks. These PDFs are extremely useful for predicting the expected cut-off, setting realistic preparation targets, and planning an effective strategy for the upcoming CSIR NET examination.

CSIR NET Previous Year Cut Off Trends
Cut Off Year	CSIR NET Cut Off PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off December 2025	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off June 2025	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off Dec 2024	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off June 2024	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off December 2023	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off June 2023- December 2022	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off June 2021	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off June 2020	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off December 2019	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off June 2019	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off December 2018	Download PDF
CSIR NET Cut Off June 2018	Download PDF

Factors Affecting CSIR NET Cut-Off Marks

The CSIR NET cut-off marks for 2026 are determined by many factors. Some of the most essential factors that affect the CSIR NET Cut Off 2025 are stated below:

The total number of candidates who appeared in the CSIR NET exam 2025.
The difficulty level of the examination.
The subject candidates have opted for.
The category of the candidates

CSIR NET Cut Off: FAQs

When will the CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 be released?

NTA will release the CSIR NET 2026 Cutoff Marks on the official website soon.

What is the name of the CSIR NET Exam conducting body?

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is the exam conducting body for the CSIR NET Exam.

What is the age limit to apply for the CSIR NET Exam?

The lower age limit to apply for JRF is 28 years. There is no upper age limit to apply for the post of Lecturer.

How many attempts are allowed for the CSIR NET Exam?

There is no limit set by the conducting body on the number of attempts taken by the candidates to qualify for the CSIR NET Exam.

Is the CSIR NET cut-off for JRF and lectureships announced separately?

Yes, the JRF and lectureship cut-off are published separately by category and subject

How is CSIR rank calculated?

FORMULA: Total Students - (Percentile x Total Students)÷ 100
Then according to the calculation, 99 x 100476÷100=99471.24. So by subtracting 100476-99471.24=1004 (approx.) So the rank achieved by the candidate is 100

What is the CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)?

The CSIR NET 2026 Cutoff Marks for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is different for each subject and category. The cut-off marks for the JRF are published subject-wise and category-wise on the official website of CSIR NET.

What is the CSIR NET 2026 Cutoff Marks for the Assistant Professorship?

The CSIR NET 2026 Cutoff Marks for the Assistant Professorship is different for each subject and category. The cut-off marks for the Assistant Professorship are published subject-wise and category-wise on the official website of CSIR NET.

What is the cut off marks for CSIR NET 2026 ?

According to 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 in the CSIR NET 2025 exam.

How is the CSIR NET cut-off determined?

The cut-off is determined based on several factors, including the number of candidates, the difficulty level of the exam, and the total number of seats available for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professorship.

Is the CSIR NET cut-off the same for all subjects?

No, the cut-off varies by subject. The CSIR NET is conducted for five subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences, and each has its own cut-off.

Can I qualify for both JRF and Lectureship with the same score?

Yes, candidates who score above the JRF cut-off automatically qualify for both Junior Research Fellowship and Lectureship. However, if your score is between the JRF and Lectureship cut-offs, you will only qualify for the Lectureship.

Are the cut-off marks for CSIR NET 2026 the same for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions?

No, the cut-off marks for JRF and Lectureship/Assistant Professor positions are published separately and may differ for each subject and category.

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Jyotika Chawla

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