The CSIR NET (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test) cut-off is determined based on several factors, which include: A) Number of candidates appearing for the exam: The cut-off marks may be higher if a large number of candidates appear for the exam as there is a higher competition for limited seats. B) Difficulty level of the exam: The cut-off marks may be lower if the exam is relatively easier as more candidates may score higher marks. C) Number of available seats: The cut-off marks may be higher or lower depending on the number of available seats for JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and lectureship. D) Category of the candidate: The cut-off marks are different for different categories of candidates such as General, OBC, SC, ST, and PwD. E) Previous year cut-off trends: The cut-off marks may be similar to or higher than the previous year's cut-off marks depending on the overall performance of the candidates. After considering the above factors, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) determines the cut-off marks for CSIR NET. The cut-off marks are usually released along with the announcement of the result.