CSIR NET Result December 2025 Declared – Direct Link, Merit List & Cut-Off Details

​The CSIR NET Result December 2025 has been officially declared by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research through its Human Resource Development Group on 23 February 2026. Candidates who appeared in the Joint CSIR-UGC NET Examination held on 18 December 2025 can now check their qualifying status for:

• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – Category 1

• Eligibility for Assistant Professor – Category 2

• Eligibility for Admission to Ph.D. Only – Category 3

The result has been released in PDF format, containing the roll numbers of qualified candidates along with subject-wise and category-wise cut-off percentages.

CSIR NET December 2025 Result – Overview

CSIR NET Result December 2025 – What the Result Contains

The official result PDF includes:

• Roll numbers of qualified candidates

• Category-wise qualification status (JRF / Assistant Professor / PhD Only)

• Subject-wise minimum qualifying cut-off percentages

• Important instructions regarding rank allocation and benchmark criteria

Ranking Process

• Ranks are first allotted to candidates qualifying for JRF (Category 1) based on merit.

• Qualified candidates are then distributed between CSIR and UGC according to the fellowship-sharing ratio for each subject.

• There is no separate cut-off for Part A, Part B, or Part C. The cumulative marks of all sections are considered for merit preparation.

Minimum Qualifying Benchmark (As Per Official Notification)

To be eligible for merit listing:

• 33% minimum marks for General, EWS, and OBC categories

• 25% minimum marks for SC, ST, and PwD categories

This benchmark applies to all three categories — JRF, Assistant Professor, and PhD admission.

CSIR NET December 2025 Cut-Off Marks (Category-Wise)

Below are the officially declared minimum cut-off percentages for different subjects.

 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – Category 1

Assistant Professor Eligibility – Category 2

Admission to Ph.D Only – Category 3

Subject-Wise Cut-Off Analysis (December 2025)

• Earth Science recorded the highest JRF cut-off (57.970% for UR category).

• Life Science continues to remain competitive with 54.000% JRF cut-off for UR.

• Mathematical Science shows comparatively moderate cut-off trends.

• Category 3 (PhD Only) cut-offs are significantly lower compared to JRF and Assistant Professor eligibility.

These variations reflect subject-wise competition levels and the number of fellowships allocated.

How to Download CSIR NET December 2025 Result PDF?

1. Visit the official website of CSIR HRDG

2. Click on “Joint CSIR-UGC NET Result December 2025”

3. Download the PDF file

4. Use Ctrl + F to search your Roll Number

5. Confirm your qualification category

What After CSIR NET December 2025 Result?

Qualified candidates should:

• Keep documents ready for verification

• Apply for Ph.D. admissions in recognized universities

• Apply for Assistant Professor positions

• Await fellowship award letters (for JRF qualifiers)

Candidates qualifying under JRF will receive fellowship benefits as per CSIR guidelines.

The declaration of the CSIR NET December 2025 Result is a crucial milestone for aspirants aiming for research careers and academic positions in India. With the official cut-off percentages now available, candidates can clearly evaluate their eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor roles, or Ph.D. admission.

For complete accuracy and official confirmation, candidates should refer to the notification released by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research.