The CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 has been released on the official portal at csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates can download the subject-wise and category-wise cutoff directly from the website. The cutoff is published separately for three categories: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Lectureship/Assistant Professor, and PhD-only. For the General and EWS categories, the minimum qualifying marks are 33%. For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, the minimum qualifying marks are 28%, and for SC, ST, and PwD candidates, the threshold is 25%.

The cutoff will also be released separately for the CSIR NET June 2026 session after the result declaration. The 2025 and earlier year data provided on this page can help candidates get a realistic sense of expected score ranges for JRF and Lectureship positions across all five subjects.

Table of Contents

How to Check CSIR NET Cutoff 2025?
CSIR NET Cutoff 2025: Minimum Qualifying Marks
CSIR NET Cutoff 2025: Category-wise Cutoff
Factors Determining CSIR NET Cutoff
CSIR NET Cutoff 2024 (December Session)
CSIR NET Cutoff 2024 (June Session)
CSIR NET Previous Years Cutoff Marks (2020 to 2023)
CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 FAQs

How to Check CSIR NET Cutoff 2025?

The CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 is available on csirhrdg.res.in. Candidates can download the cutoff list by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CSIR HRDG website at csirhrdg.res.in.

2. Click on the CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 link on the homepage.

3. The cutoff list will open as a PDF with subject-wise and category-wise data.

4. Download and save the PDF for reference.

CSIR NET Cutoff 2025: Minimum Qualifying Marks

The minimum qualifying marks are the floor threshold below which a candidate cannot qualify for any category, regardless of other performance. Clearing the minimum qualifying marks does not guarantee admission or fellowship; actual cutoffs for JRF and Lectureship are typically much higher. The category-wise minimum qualifying marks are given below.

Category

Minimum Qualifying Marks (%)

General (UR)

33%

EWS (Economically Weaker Section)

33%

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

28%

25%

PwD

25%

CSIR NET Cutoff 2025: Category-wise Cutoff

The CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 for the June session has been released. The cutoff is published separately for JRF (Category 1), Lectureship/Assistant Professor (Category 2), and PhD-only (Category 3). Students must note that Life Science cutoffs are percentile scores, not percentage marks. The tables below show the confirmed cutoff marks for all five subjects and categories.

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Cutoff 2025

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

Lectureship / Assistant Professor Cutoff 2025

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

45.675

40.05

39.375

29.925

25.20

25.00

Earth Science

55.161

48.573

47.817

40.491

39.042

25.00

Life Science

46.350

39.60

39.375

33.525

32.175

25.00

Mathematical Science

48.038

41.40

39.038

31.838

27.675

25.00

Physical Science

46.069

38.1375

39.038

28.463

26.269

25.00

PhD Only Cutoff 2025

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

36.750

33.00

25.00

Earth Science

45.310

34.880

37.40

31.190

29.170

25.00

Life Science

38.25

33.00

27.50

25.75

25.00

Mathematical Science

38.375

33.00

26.00

25.00

Physical Science

36.50

33.00

25.00

Factors Determining CSIR NET Cutoff

The CSIR NET cutoff shifts every year based on several variables. Understanding these factors helps candidates interpret their scores and set realistic expectations.

• Number of registered candidates: A larger applicant pool generally leads to a more competitive cutoff.

• Candidates' raw scores and percentile distribution: The spread of scores across all candidates directly affects where the cutoff is set for each category.

• Difficulty level of the exam: A harder paper results in lower raw scores across the board, which typically brings the cutoff down.

• Candidate category: Each category (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, PwD) has a separate cutoff, and candidates compete within their own pool.

• Previous year cutoff trends: NTA uses historical data as a reference while setting the qualifying marks for the current year.

Check: CSIR NET Exam Pattern 2026

CSIR NET Cutoff 2024 (December Session)

The December 2024 session cutoff data is the most recent reference point for candidates preparing for CSIR NET 2025 and 2026. The cutoffs for each subject and category are given below for JRF, Lectureship, and PhD categories.

Chemical Science: December 2024

Category

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

JRF

59.00

51.25

39.25

34.25

25.00

Lectureship

53.10

46.12

35.32

30.82

25.00

PhD Only

42.50

33.00

34.00

26.25

25.00

Earth Science: December 2024

Category

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

JRF

55.88

48.81

49.13

42.92

40.13

25.58

Lectureship

50.29

43.92

44.22

38.62

36.11

25.00

PhD Only

41.83

33.15

33.90

30.90

28.33

25.00

Life Science: December 2024

Category

EWS

OBC

PwD

JRF

99.03

96.34

96.63

92.18

89.61

74.53

Lectureship

97.92

93.68

94.28

88.29

85.04

74.53

PhD Only

92.56

88.69

75.73

74.53

Mathematical Science: December 2024

Category

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

JRF

50.25

43.50

43.62

34.37

29.37

25.37

Lectureship

45.22

39.15

39.26

30.93

26.43

25.00

PhD Only

36.50

33.00

25.00

Physical Science: December 2024

Category

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

JRF

54.19

43.19

44.06

33.31

29.37

25.25

Lectureship

48.77

38.87

39.65

29.98

26.43

25.00

PhD Only

37.56

33.06

33.00

25.00

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CSIR NET Cutoff 2024 (June Session)

The June 2024 session cutoff data is provided below for JRF and Lectureship/Assistant Professor categories. The June session cutoffs give an additional data point for year-on-year comparison.

Chemical Science: June 2024

Category

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

JRF

55.50

47.50

47.75

36.00

30.75

25.00

Lectureship

49.95

42.75

42.975

32.40

27.675

25.00

Earth Science: June 2024

Category

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

JRF

56.95

51.22

49.15

41.65

37.49

25.35

Lectureship

51.255

46.098

44.235

37.485

33.741

25.00

Life Science: June 2024

Category

EWS

OBC

PwD

JRF

99.08

96.52

96.45

91.79

87.82

69.14

Lectureship

98.34

94.46

93.71

87.84

83.74

69.14

Mathematical Science: June 2024

Category

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

JRF

58.875

50.750

49.750

37.000

30.625

25.375

Lectureship

52.9875

45.675

44.775

33.300

27.5625

25.000

Physical Science: June 2024

Category

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

JRF

43.81

36.00

37.19

28.56

26.25

25.19

Lectureship

39.43

33.00

33.47

25.71

25.00

CSIR NET Previous Years Cutoff Marks (2020 to 2023)

Multi-year cutoff data helps candidates track trends across sessions and understand how cutoffs change with exam difficulty and applicant count. Life Sciences consistently shows the highest figures (as percentile scores), while Physical Sciences typically has the lowest percentage-based cutoffs. The tables below cover JRF and Lectureship cutoffs from 2020 to 2023.

JRF Cutoff: 2023

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

59.00

51.50

51.00

39.25

30.50

25.00

Earth Science

62.63

56.97

56.61

46.31

44.61

25.10

Life Science (Percentile)

99.21

97.17

92.24

85.41

72.01

Mathematical Science

54.875

47.625

47.125

36.00

29.625

26.125

Physical Science

43.938

36.688

36.75

30.375

26.938

25.875

Lectureship Cutoff: 2023

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

53.10

46.35

45.90

35.325

27.45

25.00

Earth Science

56.36

51.27

50.94

41.67

40.14

25.00

Life Science (Percentile)

98.054

94.92

88.55

80.59

72.018

Mathematical Science

49.38

42.86

42.41

32.40

26.66

25.00

Physical Science

39.54

33.019

33.075

27.33

25.00

JRF Cutoff: 2022

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

50.75

44.25

43.50

33.50

27.50

25.25

Earth Science

60.29

55.45

53.79

48.04

45.74

32.33

Life Science (Percentile)

98.81

96.55

96.11

90.96

84.22

61.80

Mathematical Science

48.38

42.75

40.50

32.38

27.13

25.00

Physical Science

50.25

42.94

41.56

32.31

28.13

25.63

Lectureship Cutoff: 2022

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

45.67

39.825

39.15

30.15

25.00

Earth Science

54.26

49.905

48.41

43.23

41.16

29.097

Life Science (Percentile)

97.50

94.03

92.71

86.79

78.59

61.80

Mathematical Science

43.54

38.47

36.45

29.14

25.00

Physical Science

45.225

38.64

37.40

29.079

25.31

25.00

JRF Cutoff: 2021

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

52.75

46.25

45.50

36.25

27.25

25.00

Earth Science

60.86

54.79

53.06

46.40

42.81

26.40

Life Science (Percentile)

98.78

96.06

96.22

90.53

84.87

64.76

Mathematical Science

49.25

44.87

42.75

34.37

27.00

25.00

Physical Science

38.81

33.00

25.00

JRF Cutoff: 2020

Subject

UR (%)

EWS (%)

OBC (%)

SC (%)

ST (%)

PwD (%)

Chemical Science

50.50

44.50

43.25

33.25

25.50

25.00

Earth Science

59.86

54.31

52.79

44.22

40.90

29.33

Life Science (Percentile)

98.94

96.58

96.04

89.69

83.11

74.75

Mathematical Science

57.00

51.38

50.75

40.25

30.88

28.75

Physical Science

46.25

40.68

39.68

31.56

26.87

25.00

CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 FAQs

When was the CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 released?

The CSIR NET Cutoff 2025 was released on September 4, 2025, along with the result for the June 2025 session.

What are the CSIR NET 2025 cutoffs for each subject (JRF)?

For the UR category, the JRF cutoffs are 50.75% for Chemical Science, 61.29% for Earth Science, 51.50 percentile for Life Science, 53.375% for Mathematical Science, and 51.188% for Physical Science.

What are the minimum qualifying marks for CSIR NET 2025?

The minimum qualifying marks are 33% for General and EWS candidates, 28% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 25% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates. These are the minimum thresholds to qualify, not the actual subject cutoffs for JRF or Lectureship.

Why are Life Science cutoffs so high compared to other subjects?

Life Science cutoffs are expressed as percentile scores, not percentage marks. A score of 99% means the candidate scored higher than 99% of all test-takers in that shift. This is not comparable to the percentage marks used for other subjects.

What factors determine the CSIR NET cutoff?

Key factors include the total number of candidates registered, their raw scores and percentile distribution, the difficulty level of the exam, candidate categories, and previous year cutoff trends.

Is the CSIR NET cutoff the same for JRF and Lectureship?

No. The JRF cutoff is higher than the Lectureship cutoff across all subjects and categories. The PhD-only cutoff is the lowest among the three. All three cutoffs are published in the same PDF, separately for each subject and category.

What should candidates do if they do not meet the CSIR NET Cutoff 2025?

Candidates who do not meet the cutoff for their category and subject are not eligible for the current session. They can retake the exam in the next session, as there is no limit on the number of attempts for the Lectureship or PhD categories.

Will the CSIR NET Cutoff 2026 be similar to 2025?

The cutoff for 2026 will depend on the difficulty level of the June 2026 exam, the number of candidates, and the seat availability. While 2025 data serves as a reference, the actual 2026 cutoff may vary. Candidates should use 2024 and 2025 data together for a more realistic estimate.

Is the CSIR NET cutoff the same for all subjects?

No. Each subject has its own cutoff, which varies by category and award type (JRF, Lectureship, PhD). Earth Science typically has the highest percentage cutoff among the non-Life-Science subjects, while Physical Science tends to have the lowest.

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