Updated on Jun 06, 2025
Shreya Panagria
After the CSIR Result, the CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 will be released through the official website. For each session separate cutoff will be released. NTA will release subject-wise separate cutoff. To qualify for the CSIR NET 2025 exam, candidates in the General, EWS, and OBC categories must achieve at least 33% marks, while those in the SC, ST, and PwD categories need a minimum of 25% marks for both fellowship and Lectureship/Assistant Professor.
CSIR NET 2025 Exam Dates
CSIR NET 2025 Important Dates are mentioned below:
CSIR Exam 2025 Date | Dates |
CSIR NET 2025 Exam | June 2025 |
CSIR NET Result Date | To be Announced Later |
CSIR NET 2025 Cutoff
CSIR NET 2025 Cutoff refers to the minimum marks that candidates need to obtain to clear the exam. Based on this cutoff merit list will be issued for the candidates. Here previous year’s cutoff will be displayed for the candidates reference:
Life Science CSIR NET 2024 Cut-Off
JRF NET Cutoff 2024 CAT-1
UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
99.0846682 | 96.5223413 | 96.4460997 | 91.7864773 | 87.8236782 | 69.135054 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut Off 2024 Category 2
UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
98.3439721 | 94.4568228 | 93.7092211 | 87.8428316 | 83.7408166 | 69.135054 |
Mathematics CSIR NET 2024 Cutoff
JRF NET Cutoff 2024 CAT-1
UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
58.875 | 50.750 | 49.750 | 37.000 | 30.625 | 25.375 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET) Cut off CAT-2
UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
52.9875 | 45.675 | 44.775 | 33.300 | 27.5625 | 25.000 |
Chemical Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Junior Research Fellowship | 55.500 | 47.500 | 47.750 | 36.000 | 30.750 | 25.000 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor | 49.950 | 42.750 | 42.975 | 32.400 | 27.675 | 25.000 |
Physical Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Junior Research Fellowship | 43.813 | 36.000 | 37.188 | 28.563 | 26.250 | 25.188 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor | 39.4317 | 33.000 | 33.4692 | 25.7067 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
Earth Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Junior Research Fellowship | 56.950 | 51.220 | 49.150 | 41.650 | 37.490 | 25.350 |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor | 51.255 | 46.098 | 44.235 | 37.485 | 33.741 | 25.000 |
2023 Cutoff
Life Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Junior Research Fellowship | 98.99 | 97.07 | 96.46 | 91.97 | 86.13 | 75.85 |
Mathematical Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Junior Research Fellowship | 54.13 | 47.50 | 46.00 | 33.88 | 28.25 | 25.28 |
Chemical Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Junior Research Fellowship | 53.75 | 48.25 | 47.25 | 37.25 | 30.75 | 25.00 |
Physical Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Junior Research Fellowship | 39.75 | 33.63 | 33.31 | 25.81 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
Earth Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Junior Research Fellowship | 58.88 | 51.38 | 51.45 | 43.13 | 40.04 | 25.65 |
2022 Cut Off
Life Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor | 97.39 | 94.80 | 93.77 | 88.17 | 81.34 | 75.85 |
Mathematical Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor | 48.71 | 42.75 | 41.40 | 32.29 | 25.42 | 25.00 |
Chemical Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor | 48.37 | 43.42 | 42.52 | 33.52 | 27.67 | 25.00 |
Physical Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor | 35.77 | 33.00 | 33.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 |
Earth Science
Category | UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
Lectureship/Assistant Professor | 52.99 | 46.24 | 46.30 | 38.81 | 36.03 | 25.00 |
FAQs
Ques. What is the CSIR NET 2025 cutoff for the different subjects?Ans. The CSIR NET 2025 cutoff will vary for each subject and category, including Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship/Assistant Professor. The cutoff marks are determined based on factors like the difficulty level of the exam, the number of candidates appearing, and the number of available vacancies.
Ques. How is the CSIR NET cutoff determined?Ans. The CSIR NET cutoff is calculated based on various parameters, such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the availability of seats, and the overall performance of candidates in the examination. Separate cutoff marks are set for different categories like UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD.
Ques. When will the CSIR NET 2025 cutoff be released?Ans. The CSIR NET 2025 cutoff will be released after the declaration of the exam results. The official cutoff details will be available on the CSIR NET official website.
Ques. Can a candidate qualify for CSIR NET without meeting the cutoff?Ans. No, a candidate must meet the required cutoff marks to qualify for CSIR NET. The qualifying marks depend on the category and the type of exam (JRF or Lectureship/Assistant Professor).
Ques. How can I check the CSIR NET 2025 cutoff for my category?Ans. Candidates can check the CSIR NET 2025 cutoff for their category by visiting the official CSIR NET website once the results are declared. The cutoff will be provided subject-wise for both JRF and Lectureship/Assistant Professor categories.
Ques. Is there any relaxation in the CSIR NET cutoff for reserved categories?Ans. Yes, candidates belonging to reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, and PwD are given relaxation in the CSIR NET cutoff compared to the general category candidates. Specific percentage relaxations will be announced along with the cutoff.
Ques. Will the CSIR NET cutoff for 2025 be similar to previous years?Ans. The CSIR NET cutoff may vary from year to year based on several factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seats available. However, trends from previous years can give an estimate of the expected cutoff.
Ques. What documents are required to verify the CSIR NET cutoff for 2025?Ans. Candidates will need their CSIR NET scorecard, application number, and category details to verify the CSIR NET cutoff once it is released. These documents can be accessed from the official CSIR NET portal after the results are announced.
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