CSIR NET General Category Cutoff July 2024: Check Previous Year Trends

Shagun Bhardwaj

Updated On: August 26, 2024 03:33 PM

CSIR NET General Category Cutoff July 2024 will be released on the official NTA website after the exams.The expected Life Sciences cutoff range for CSIR NET 2024 JRF is between 89% to 92% and Lectureship/Assistant Professor Cutoff is 87% to 89%. 

 
CSIR NET General Category Cutoff

CSIR NET General Category Cutoff July 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will publish CSIR NET General Category Cutoff July 2024 along with the release of CSIR UGC NET result 2024 on the official website- csrinet.nta.ac.in . The CSIR NET exam was conducted in two shifts on June 25, 26 & 27, 2024. Along with the cut-off marks, NTA  will also release the CSIR UGC NET rank list and final answer key. Meanwhile, candidates can check the expected Chemical Sciences CSIR NET general category cutoff for July 2024 would range between 34% to 38% for JRF and for Lectureship/Assistant Professor Cutoff is 30% to 34%. The CSIR NET 2024 expected cutoff for the general category for Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, and Planetary Science is 42% to 48% for JRF and Lectureship/Assistant Professor Cutoff would be 36% to 40%. The expected Life Sciences cutoff range for CSIR NET 2024 JRF is between 89% to 92% and Lectureship/Assistant Professor Cutoff is 87% to 89%.

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Each year, CSIR awards many JRFs to candidates holding BS-4 years program/ BE / B.Tech / B. Pharma/ MBBS / Integrated BS-MS/ M.Sc. Degree/B.Sc. (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in an integrated master's-doctoral program. A candidate must have a minimum of 55% (without rounding off) marks for General/General-EWS candidates and 50% (without rounding off) for OBC-NCLs, SCs, and STs candidates after qualifying for the CSIR Test conducted twice a year in June and December.

While you're waiting for the CSIR NET Cut Off 2024 , you can check out the expected CSIR NET Cut Off July 2024 for the General category based on last year's cutoff marks for Chemical Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

Also Read | CSIR NET Exam Preparation Calendar

Expected CSIR NET General Category Cutoff July 2024

The cutoff range is based on the previous year's trends. It is important to note that the CSIR NET Cut Off marks vary from year to year. To find out the exact cut off marks, candidates are advised to visit the official CSIR website.

General Category Expected Cut-Off
July 2024

Subject

Junior Research Fellowship (NET)

Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET)

Chemical Science

34% to 38%

30% to 34%

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and

Planetary Science

42% to 48%

36% to 40%

Life Science*

89% to 92%

87% to 89%

Mathematical Science

33% to 36%

30% to 33%

Physical Science

25% to 32%

25% to 30%


Steps to Check CSIR NET General Category Cut-Off 2024 @csirnet.nta.ac.in

Students can check the CSIR NET Cut-Off 2024 on the official website of NTA. The step-by-step process to download the cut-off pdf has been mentioned below:

  1. Visit the official website at csirnet.nta.nic.in.
  2. Check the ‘Public notice section’ and if you see the CSIR NET Cut Off 2024 link - Click on It.
  3. The CSIR NET 2024 cut-off PDF will be displayed on the screen.
  4. Check the ‘UR’ category tab for your specific subject.

*Important: The full form of ‘UR’ is Unreserved Category, which is also termed as the General Category.

Factors Affecting CSIR NET Cut-Off Marks

When determining the CSIR NET passing criteria or cutoff for the CSIR NET 2024 , the examination authorities consider several factors. Some of the most essential factors that affect the CSIR NET Cut-Off 2024 are stated below:

  • The total number of candidates who appeared in the CSIR NET exam
  • Question paper difficulty level.
  • The subject candidates have opted for.
  • The category of the candidates
  • No. of Vacancies Available
Also Read | CSIR NET Life Sciences Preparation Guide

How to Check CSIR NET Result 2024?

The NTA will release the CSIR NET 2024 result along with the release of the CSIR UGC NET cut off 2024. However, candidates will have to log in to the registered account on the official website to get access to the results. Check the steps to access the CSIR NET result 2024 below:

  • Go to the official website- csirnet.nta.ac.in
  • Click on the CSIR UGC NET result direct link available on the website
  • The link will redirect to the login window to access the result
  • Enter the login credentials- Application number & Date of Birth
  • Fill out the Security PIN available on the screen
  • Click on the Submit button
  • The CSIR UGC NET June result will appear on the screen
  • Check and download the result for later use

CSIR NET 2024 Minimum Qualifying Marks

CSIR NET candidates must score at least 33% in the General, EWS, and OBC categories. However, SC, ST, and PWD candidates need to score at least 25%.

CSIR NET Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category

Minimum Qualifying Percentage

General

33%

Also Read | CSIR NET Chemical Sciences Preparation Guide

CSIR NET General Category Cutoff 2023 December

Check the CSIR NET 2023 general category cutoff December Session below.

General Category Cut-Off

December-2023

Subject

Junior Research Fellowship (NET)

Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET)

Chemical Science

59.00 53.10

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Science

62.63 56.367

Life Science*

99.2136117 98.0541384

Mathematical Science

54.875 49.3875

Physical Science

43.938 39.5442

CSIR NET Cut-Off Marks 2023 for General Category

Candidates should look at past years' cut-off marks to understand the minimum marks they would need to score in the exam to be eligible for the CSIR NET certificate.

General Category Cut-Off

December-2022/June-2023 (merged cycle)

Subject

Junior Research Fellowship (NET)

Lectureship/Assistant Professor (NET)

Chemical Science

53.75 %

48.375 %

Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and

Planetary Science

58.88 %

52.992 %

Life Science*

98.9915884

97.3904275

Mathematical Science

54.13 %

48.717 %

Physical Science

39.75 %

35.775 %

Note: In the Life Science subject, the raw marks obtained have been normalised into NTA score/ percentile and results have been declared based on percentile cut-off as indicated. Check the detailed cutoff: CSIR NET Cut Off 2022-23 PDF

Also Read | CSIR NET Mathematical Sciences Preparation Guide

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