CSIR NET 2026 Cutoff OUT: Check Category-Wise Qualifying Marks Here
CSIR NET 2026 cutoff has been released, along with the rank and scorecard. Candidates can check the category-wise cutoff percentage for JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD for the tested subjects on the official website.
Key Points
- The CSIR NET 2026 cutoff was released by NTA on its official website.
- Cutoffs cover JRF, AP, and PhD for the June 2026 exam held July 17-18.
- Candidates can check category-wise and subject-wise cutoffs at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
The CSIR NET 2026 cutoff has been released by the National Testing Agency on its official website. Those candidates who appeared for the Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 exam will now be able to check the category-wise and subject-wise cutoff percentages for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor (AP), and admissions to PhD. The Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 cutoff percentage was released along with the rank and scorecard on the official website of CSIR, i.e., csirnet.nta.nic.in. The CSIR UGC NET cutoff 2026 is different for each subject and category and is released in PDF format. The exam covers subjects: Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.
Joint CSIR NET Category-wise Cutoff 2026
The minimum cutoff percentage for the Junior Research Fellowship, Assistant Professor, and admission to PhD programs in different streams for the Joint CSIR-UGC Exam June 2026, which was conducted on July 17 and July 18, 2026, has been released along with the Rank and Scorecard. Candidates can check the category-wise and subject-wise cutoff from below. The cutoff percentage is released separately for JRF, Assistant Professor ad PhD.
| Junior Research Fellowship Cutoff Percentage 2026 | ||||||
| Subjects | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | PwBD |
| Chemical Science | 62.250 | 55.000 | 56.250 | 43.500 | 38.500 | 27.750 |
| Earth Science | 71.020 | 65.380 | 64.700 | 55.540 | 57.610 | 33.650 |
| Life Science | 66.500 | 58.000 | 59.250 | 49.500 | 44.750 | 30.750 |
| Mathematical Science | 43.000 | 37.500 | 37.625 | 30.250 | 27.375 | 25.250 |
| Physical Science | 45.875 | 41.250 | 40.125 | 34.438 | 34.563 | 25.625 |
The highest cutoff percentage for the Unreserved category in the JRF category was seen in the Earth Science subject. The cutoff percentage for the Earth Science subject for the Unreserved category is 71.020. It was followed by the Life Science subject with a 66.500 cutoff percentage and Chemical Science with a 62.250 cutoff percentage.
| Assistant Professor Cutoff Percentage 2026 | ||||||
| Subjects | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | PwBD |
| Chemical Science | 56.025 | 49.500 | 50.625 | 39.150 | 34.650 | 25.000 |
| Earth Science | 63.918 | 58.842 | 58.230 | 49.986 | 51.849 | 30.285 |
| Life Science | 59.850 | 52.200 | 53.325 | 44.550 | 40.275 | 27.675 |
| Mathematical Science | 38.700 | 33.750 | 33.863 | 27.225 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
| Physical Science | 41.288 | 37.125 | 36.113 | 30.994 | 31.107 | 25.000 |
The highest cutoff percentage for the Unreserved category in the Assistant Professor category was seen in the Earth Science subject. The cutoff percentage for the Earth Science subject for the Unreserved category is 63.918. It was followed by the Life Science subject with a 59.850 cutoff percentage and Chemical Science with a 56.025 cutoff percentage.
| Admission to PhD Cutoff Percentage 2026 | ||||||
| Subjects | UR | OBC | EWS | SC | ST | PwBD |
| Chemical Science | 46.250 | 38.500 | 37.750 | 30.250 | 28.250 | 25.000 |
| Earth Science | 54.880 | 48.240 | 44.990 | 40.830 | 42.810 | 25.470 |
| Life Science | 50.250 | 42.000 | 40.500 | 36.500 | 33.000 | 25.000 |
| Mathematical Science | 33.000 | 33.000 | 33.000 | 25.000 | 25.500 | 25.000 |
| Physical Science | 34.938 | 33.000 | 33.000 | 25.000 | 25.000 | 25.000 |
The highest cutoff percentage for the Unreserved category in the PhD category was seen in the Earth Science subject. The cutoff percentage for the Earth Science subject for the Unreserved category is 54.880. It was followed by the Life Science subject with a 50.250 cutoff percentage and Chemical Science with a cutoff percentage.
How to Check the CSIR NET Cutoff 2026?
As the CSIR NET Cutoff 2026 has been released, the candidates can check the CSIR NET 2026 cutoff by following these steps:-
- Visit the official website of CSIR NET, i.e., csirnet.nta.nic.in
- Look for the notice related to Rank and Scorecard or the Cutoff percentage notification and click on it.
- Once the PDF is open, check the category-wise and subject-wise cutoff percentages for JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD.
- Download the PDF for future reference.
Candidates are advised to keep their CSIR NET scorecard with them while checking the cutoff. The most useful comparison is between the candidate’s final score and the cutoff for the same subject category and eligibility criteria.
Also check, CSIR NET Result 2026: 1.5 Lakh Candidates Appeared, Check How Many Qualified
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