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CSIR NET Cut Off 2024 (Out): Subject & Category-wise Cut Off, Previous Year Cut Off

CSIR NET cut off 2024 is released on the official website. Candidates can visit the official website to check and download the cut off. NTA releases CSIR NET subject and category-wise cut off.

Lakshima SareenUpdated on : Feb 20 2024 17:24 IST

CSIR NET Cut Off 2023

CSIR Cut Off 2024 is released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at the official website. Candidates who appeared for the CSIR NET 2023 exam can check their exam cut-off and result on the official website. Further, the NTA released the CSIR NET result 2024 on February 4, 2024. Candidates must know that the NTA will release subject-wise CSIR NET Cut Off 2024.

Meanwhile, there are a bunch of factors that determine the CSIR cut off 2024. These factors include the total number of students who appeared for CSIR NET 2024, the difficulty level of the exam 2024, and others. Also, the NTA will release CSIR NET merit list 2024 along with the cut-off. A candidate of general, EWS, and OBC categories have to score at least 33% whereas candidates of SC, ST, and PwD categories have to score 25%.

CSIR NET 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidates can take a look at the CSIR NET 2024 minimum qualifying marks for different categories below:

Category	CSIR NET 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks
General	33%
OBC	33%
SC	25%
ST	25%
PwD	25%

CSIR NET 2024 Percentile Calculator

Candidates should be aware that they have the opportunity to calculate their CSIR NET 2024 scores. To calculate the score, candidates must use their CSIR NET percentile calculator. Below are the steps to calculate CSIR NET Percentiles.

100 X Number of candidates appeared in the 'Session' with raw score EQUAL TO OR LESS than the candidate

The total number of the candidates appeared in the 'Session'

NOTE: Candidates must know that the percentile of the total shall not be the aggregate or average of the percentile of the individual subject. Candidates should also know that the percentile score and percentage of marks obtained are not the same.

Factors Determining the CSIR NET Cut Off 2024

As mentioned above, there are a bunch of factors that determine the cut-off for candidates who are appearing for the CSIR NET exam. Due to these factors, there are chances that the cut-off for the specific year may witness a hike or a reduction.

Candidates can check the following factors which determine the CSIR NET Cut-Off :

The total number of aspirants who appeared in the CSIR NET exam
The score which the candidates have obtained in the exam
Different Categories (Number of candidates increased or decreased)
Difficulty level of the examination

CSIR NET Cut Off & Merit List Key Points

There are a bunch of important points that have been listed by the National Testing Agency for the cut-off which candidates should always remember while checking their cut-off and merit list.

For both fellowship and lectureship, there is a minimum benchmark of 33% for categories including General, EWS, and OBC groups, and 25% for SC/ ST and PWD categories.
There is no distinct CSIR NET cut-off for Parts A, B, and C in 2023. The CSIR used the combined scores from all three sections to create the CSIR NET merit list for 2024.
Candidates who have bachelor's degrees will be eligible to get the fellowship.

Steps to Download CSIR NET Cut Off 2024

Once the cut-off is released on the official website, candidates can check their cut-off by following these simple steps.

Step 1: Go to the official website

Step 2: On the homepage, candidates will find the cut-off which will be present in the section of news and announcement -- click on that

Step 3: Now, a new page will open in front of the candidate which will consist of CSIR NET cut-off

Step 4: Candidates can download their CSIR NET cut-off and check it

NOTE: Download the CSIR NET cut-off 2024 and save the document for future use.

CSIR NET Previous Year Cut Off

Candidates can take a look at the following CSIR NET Subject-Wise Cut-Off December 2023 exam. The given below is the expected cut-off subject-wise cut off for CSIR NET exam.

CSIR UGC NET Cutoff for JRF

Candidates can take a look at the following subject-wise CSIR NET cut off for JRF December 2023.

CSIR NET Life Science Cut-Off

Candidate’s Category	Cut-off
General	99.2136117
OBC	97.1787795
ST	85.4189305
SC	92.2447812
PwD	72.0188733
EWS	97.1787795

CSIR NET Mathematical Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Mathematical Science	54.875	47.625	47.125	36.00	29.625	26.125

CSIR NET Chemical Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Chemical Science	59.00	51.50	51.00	39.25	30.50	25.00

CSIR NET Physical Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Physical Science	43.938	36.688	36.75	30.375	26.938	25.875

CSIR NET Earth Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science	62.63	56.97	56.61	46.31	44.61	25.10

Assistant Professor CSIR UGC NET Cut off 2023

Candidates can take a look at the subject-wise CSIR NET cut off 2023 for Assistant Professor below.

CSIR NET Life Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Life Science*	98.0541384	94.9213612	94.9213612	88.5506398	80.5919359	72.0188733

CSIR NET Mathematical Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Mathematical Science	49.3875	42.8625	42.4125	32.40	26.6625	25.00

CSIR NET Chemical Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Chemical Science	53.10	46.35	45.90	35.325	27.45	25.00

CSIR NET Physical Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Physical Science	39.5442	33.0192	33.075	27.3375	25.00	25.00

CSIR NET Earth Science Cut-Off 2023

Subject	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	PwD
Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science	56.367	51.273	50.949	41.679	40.149	25.00

Check PDF: CSIR NET CUT OFF 2023 PDF

CSIR NET Rank List 2023

Apart from the cut off, the NTA also released CSIR NET rank list 2023 of students who have qualified the examination. Candidates can take a look at the CSIR NET rank list 2023 below.

Check Here: CSIR NET Rank List 2023

CSIR NET Previous Year Cut-Offs

Candidates should have an idea about the CSIR NET previous year's cut off. Also, candidates can check the subject-wise previous year's cut off for the examination.

CSIR NET Cutoff 2022

Candidates can take a look at the following CSIR NET subject-wise cutoff 2022 for both JRF and lectureships and assistant professor.

The minimum cut-off percentage for the award of Junior Research Fellowship/Lectureship/Assistant Professor in different disciplines in the Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Lectureship/Assistant Professor June-2022
Junior Research Fellowship (NET)							Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET)
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	50.75	44.25	43.5	33.5	27.5	25.25	45.675	39.825	39.150	30.150	25.000	25.000
Earth Science	60.29	55.45	53.79	48.04	45.74	32.33	54.261	49.905	48.411	43.236	41.166	29.097
Life Science*	98.8142819	96.5594191	96.1171892	90.9605649	84.2292832	61.8093224	97.5053291	94.0347722	92.7124513	86.7905675	78.5971223	61.8093224
Mathematical Science	48.38	42.75	40.5	32.38	27.13	25	43.542	38.475	36.450	29.142	25.000	25.000
Physical Science	50.25	42.94	41.56	32.31	28.13	25.63	45.225	38.646	37.404	29.079	25.317	25.000

CSIR NET Cut-Off 2021

Aspirants can take a look at the subject-wise CSIR NET cutoff 2021 for JRF and lectureships and assistant professor down in the table.

Minimum cut-off percentage for the award of Junior Research Fellowship/Lectureship/Assistant professor in different disciplines in the Joint CSIR-UGC test for Junior Research Fellowship & Eligibility for Lectureship/Assistant professor June, 2021 held on 29/01/2022, 15/02/2022, 16/02/2022 & 17/02/2022
Subject	Junior Research Fellowship (NET)						Lectureship/Assistant professor (NET)
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PWD (%)	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PWD (%)
Chemical Science	52.750	46.250	45.500	36.250	27.250	25.000	47.475	41.625	40.950	32.625	25.000	25.000
Earth Science	60.860	54.790	53.060	46.400	42.810	26.400	54.774	49.311	47.754	41.760	38.529	25.000
Life Science*	98.7860248	96.0688715	96.2291169	90.5329255	84.8720013	64.7657382	97.0117533	93.8765769	93.8765769	86.3854452	79.8293351	63.6902270
Mathematical Science	49.250	44.875	42.750	34.375	27.000	25.000	44.325	40.388	38.475	30.938	25.000	25.000
Physical Science	38.813	33.000	33.000	25.000	25.000	25.000	34.932	33.000	33.000	25.000	25.000	25.000

CSIR NET Download PDF: CSIR NET Cut Off 2022

CSIR NET Cutoff Life Science

Candidates can take a look at the CSIR NET cutoff Life Science 2020 (JRF) down below.

Subject	Junior Research Fellowship (NET)
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Chemical Science	50.500	44.500	43.250	33.250	25.500	25.000

CSIR NET Cutoff Earth Science

Candidates can take a look at category-wise CSIR NET cutoff 2020 for subject Earth Science (JRF)

Subject	Junior Research Fellowship (NET)
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Earth Science	59.860	54.310	52.790	44.220	40.900	29.330

CSIR NET Cutoff Mathematical Science

The CSIR NET cutoff Mathematical Science 2020 is mentioned below (JRF)

Subject	Junior Research Fellowship (NET)
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Mathematical Science	57.000	51.380	50.750	40.250	30.880	28.750

CSIR NET Cutoff Physical Science

The category-wise CSIR NET cutoff for Physical Science is mentioned below.

Subject	Junior Research Fellowship (NET)
Subject	UR (%)	EWS (%)	OBC (%)	SC (%)	ST (%)	PwD (%)
Physical Science	46.250	40.688	39.688	31.563	26.875	25.000

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who releases the CSIR NET cut-off ?

CSIR NET cut-off is released by the National Testing Agency and candidates can check the cut-off after the results are declared on the official website.

What is the expected cut off for the CSIR NET Cut-Off for JRF (Life Science) for candidates belonging to the general category?

The CSIR NET Cut-Off for JRF (Life Science) for candidates belonging to general category is set as 98.786

When will the NTA release the CSIR NET cut-off 2023?

The CSIR NET cut-off will be released by the NTA along with the declaration of results. Candidates must know that the cut-off marks will be separately released for each subject.

When will the CSIR NET exam take place?

The CSIR NET exam was held from June 6, 2023, till June 08. The examination was held in online mode which means candidates have to appear for the computer-based test.

What is the CSIR NET cut-off determining process?

There are several factors through which the CSIR NET cut-off is determined including the total number of candidates who appeared in the examination, the difficulty level of the examination, category-wise cut-off and others.

What is the CSIR NET cut off life science for general category?

CSIR NET Cut off for life science 2022 for the general category was 50.75. Candidates can check all the CSIR NET previous year cut-off in the given above article.

What is CSIR NET cut off mathematics expected cut off 2023?

CSIR NET expected cut off mathematics 2023 is 44.542. Candidates can take a look at the following CSIR NET expected cut off 2023 in the above mentioned article.

What is CSIR NET percentile calculator ?

CSIR NET percentile calculator refers to the percentage that the candidate has scored in the CSIR NET exam that is either below or equal to that particularly given percentile in the examination.