The Joint CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Cut-Off was officially released on 10th September 2026. The examination was conducted on 17th and 18th July 2026, while the results were declared on 9th September 2026. Candidates can now check the subject-wise and category-wise CSIR NET Cut-Off percentages for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Assistant Professor eligibility, and admission to Ph.D. only.
CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 Out
The CSIR NET Cut Off 2026 has been released on 10th September 2026 after the declaration of the Joint CSIR NET June 2026 results. The cut-off marks are available for JRF, Assistant Professor, and Ph.D.-only categories across all five science subjects and various candidate categories. Candidates can check the subject-wise and category-wise cut-off percentages to assess their qualifying status and understand the required benchmark.
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CSIR NET Life Science Cut Off June 2026
The CSIR NET Life Science Cut Off June 2026 is released category-wise for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), Lectureship/Assistant Professor, and Ph.D. admission only. The Life Science cut-off percentages for the June 2026 examination are given below.
Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – Life Science
UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66.500 | 59.250 | 58.000 | 49.500 | 44.750 | 30.750 |
Lectureship (LS) / Assistant Professor – Life Science
UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59.850 | 53.325 | 52.200 | 44.550 | 40.275 | 27.675 |
Admission to Ph.D. Only (Category-3) – Life Science
UR (%) | EWS (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) | ST (%) | PwD (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50.250 | 40.500 | 42.000 | 36.500 | 33.000 | 25.000 |
CSIR NET Life Science Previous Year Cut-Off
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Minimum Qualifying Marks for CSIR NET Life Science
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks prescribed by NTA to be considered for merit preparation.
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
General / EWS / OBC | 33% |
SC / ST / PwD | 25% |
Meeting the minimum qualifying criteria does not guarantee selection. Candidates must also clear the final subject-wise cut-off.
Factors Affecting CSIR NET Life Science Cut-Off 2026
Several factors influence the final cut-off every year:
Number of Candidates Appearing
A larger candidate pool generally increases competition and pushes the cut-off higher.
Difficulty Level of the Examination
If Part B and Part C are difficult, the cut-off may decrease. Easier papers often result in higher cut-offs.
Number of Available Fellowships
The availability of JRF fellowships directly impacts the final merit list and qualifying benchmark.
Reservation Policy
Category-wise reservation affects the distribution of qualifying candidates.
Candidate Performance
The overall performance of candidates in a particular session significantly determines the final cut-off.