NSAT Cut Off 2025, Expected Phase 2 Score, Category-Wise Marks

PW NSAT 2025 is being conducted in two phases. Phase 1 is already over and Phase 2 will start from 1 to 15 December 2025. More than 18.4 lakh students appeared in NSAT 2025 Phase 1, making it one of the largest scholarship exams in the country.

To avoid confusion, remember:

• NSAT Cut Off 2025 will be decided after Phase 2 is completed.

• The expected cut-off ranges given on this page are for the overall NSAT 2025 performance (Phase 1 + Phase 2).

• Final scholarship lists and admission offers will be based on NSAT 2025 scores as per Physics Wallah’s official policy.

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NSAT 2025 Cut-Off Overview

The NSAT 2025 Cut-Off is the minimum score students need to qualify for PW scholarships and admission-related opportunities. It decides whether a student can move ahead in the selection process. Since NSAT is a competitive exam, the cut-off is not announced before the test. It is prepared after the result based on factors like total marks, paper difficulty level, number of students appearing in both phases, and the number of available scholarships and seats across different categories.

The NSAT 2025 cut off is the minimum score required to:

• Become eligible for PW scholarships (up to 100% fee waiver).

• Be considered for shortlisting and admission to PW Vidyapeeth and Pathshala centres.

• Move ahead in the selection/admission process for various PW course.

Cut off is not announced before the exam. It is decided after the result, based on:

• Total marks (NSAT is generally out of 160 marks)

• Difficulty level of the paper

• Number of test takers in that year (Phase 1 + Phase 2)

• Number of available scholarships and seats in different categories/streams.

NSAT 2025 Expected Cut Off for Phase 2

Based on previous trends and the current exam pattern (160 marks, objective questions), the expected NSAT 2025 cut off is:

Lowest qualifying cut off = minimum marks expected to stay in the scholarship/selection zone.

Important: These are indicative ranges, not official final numbers. Official NSAT 2025 cut-offs will be published by Physics Wallah after Phase 2 results.

NSAT Previous Years’ Cut Off (Trend Analysis)

Past trends help you understand how competitive NSAT is and how much you should target.

Note: These values are based on analysis and trends mentioned in the existing NSAT cut off article and student experience; exact official cut-off lists are not always publicly released year-wise.

Key learnings from the trend:

• To get top scholarships, candidates often need 75–80% or more of the total marks.

• For partial scholarships, a score in the mid-range (around 90–110 / 160) has usually been competitive.

• Basic qualification cut off usually lies around 40–50% of full marks, but this can change based on difficulty and participation.

How Phase 2 Affects NSAT 2025 Cut Off?

Because Phase 2 adds another large batch of candidates, overall competition in NSAT 2025 increases:

• Over 18.42 lakh students already appeared in Phase 1. Phase 2 will add even more students.

• A big pool of high-scoring candidates usually pushes the top scholarship cut off towards the higher side.

• Final NSAT 2025 cut off will be calculated only after Phase 2 results are evaluated.

So, students targeting 100% or high scholarships should aim for the upper range of the expected cut off, not just the minimum.

Phase 1 Scholarship Stats: What They Indicate for Cut Off?

From the NSAT 2025 Phase 1 data:

• Over 3.9 lakh students got 50% or higher fee discounts.

• More than 31,000 students achieved 75% or higher scholarships.

• Around 13,000 students received 90% or more scholarships.

• Nearly 3,000 students secured 100% scholarships.

This shows:

• A large number of high scorers are competing for limited top scholarship seats.

• For Phase 2, you should target the higher end of the expected cut off range (e.g. 130+ out of 160) if you want to maximise your chance for the best scholarship slabs.

Factors Determining NSAT 2025 Phase 2 Cut Off

The NSAT cut off is not fixed in advance. It depends on multiple factors every year, such as:

• Number of candidates: More students (Phase 1 + Phase 2) usually means stronger competition.

• Difficulty level: Tough papers may lead to slightly lower cut offs; easier papers may push them higher.

• Performance distribution: How many students score in each band (like 140+, 120+, 100+) matters a lot.

• Scholarship structure: Number of seats and scholarship categories (JEE, NEET, school-level, etc.).

• Category / stream differences: Cut offs may vary by class, stream (JEE/NEET/school), and centre.

Tips to Score Above the NSAT 2025 Cut Off (Phase 1 and Phase 2)

To clear the NSAT cut off and aim for better scholarship slabs, follow these strategies:

1. Cover NCERT-based syllabus thoroughly

• Focus on Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, and Mental Ability as per your class and stream.

• Revise all key concepts and formulas from NCERT and class notes.

2. Solve NSAT-style questions

• Classes 5–10: Practice Olympiad-type questions.

• Classes 11–12 & droppers: Practise JEE/NEET level MCQs so questions feel familiar.

3. Target a safe score

• Aim for 130+ / 160 if you want to be in a strong position for top scholarships.

• At least aim for 90–110 to be safely in the partial scholarship zone based on trends.

4. Use mock tests & previous papers

• Attempt full-length mocks with a 60-minute timer.

• Analyse mistakes and improve accuracy, since there is usually no negative marking in NSAT.

5. Time management in 60 minutes

• Do not get stuck on a single question.

• First solve the questions you are sure about, then come back to the tougher ones.

6. Make the most of Phase 2

• If Phase 1 didn’t go as expected, treat Phase 2 like a fresh attempt.

• Use the gap before your chosen Phase 2 date to revise weak topics and improve speed.

NSAT 2025 Result and Cut Off Announcement

• NSAT 2025 results are released on the official PW website.

• Students can check their score, rank, and scholarship details by logging in with their registered mobile number and password.

• As per previous years, results are generally declared within about a week of the exam date, though this may vary.

• The cut off is finalised and shared after results, once PW processes the scores of all candidates for that phase/year.

For NSAT 2025:

• Phase 1 results are released after the Phase 1 window.

Phase 2 results & final scholarships/cut offs will be announced after the Phase 2 exam window (1–15 December 2025) is completed and evaluated.