The CUET 2026 cut off marks will represent the minimum scores or percentiles that candidates must achieve to secure admission into central and participating universities across India. Since CUET is the gateway for a broad spectrum of undergraduate programs, cut offs serve as crucial benchmarks, varying each year based on institutional requirements, student performance, and the exam’s overall difficulty.
A cut off is the minimum score/percentile needed for eligibility in a course at a particular university. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts CUET, but each university releases its own course-wise and category-wise cut offs after the exam results are announced (typically by the end of July each year).
Course
Expected Cut Off (Marks/Percentile)
B.Com (Hons)
970-985
BBA
660-710
B. Sc. (H) Mathematics
925-945
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Expected Cut Off (Marks out of 600)
490-510
B. Sc. (Hons) Biology Group
475-530
B. Sc. (Hons) Maths Group
350-450
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) (Percentile/Marks)
General Category Expected Cut Off
B.A. (Hons) French
85-90 percentile
B. Sc. – M.Sc. Integrated
62.3 marks
Science Stream Cut Offs: For top science courses (B.Sc, B.Sc (Hons)), general category cut offs tend to be high in leading universities, with marks often above 515 for University of Allahabad and 475-530 for BHU, with lower thresholds for reserved categories.
Q1. How are CUET 2026 cut offs determined by universities?
Ans. Each university releases its own cut offs based on factors like number of applicants, exam difficulty, seat availability, and the popularity of specific courses. These cut offs are published after CUET results are announced and can differ greatly based on category and course requirements.
Q2. What is considered a good score in CUET 2026?
Ans. Scoring above 700 marks or attaining a percentile rank in the 98–99th range is regarded as competitive for admission into top programs and universities like DU, BHU, JNU, and JMI.
Q3. Are cut offs the same for all categories?
Ans. No, cut offs are typically higher for the General category, with reserved categories like OBC, SC, ST, and EWS enjoying relaxations as per government norms. Institutions publish separate cut offs for each category for transparency and fairness.
Q4. Do all programs and universities consider identical cut offs?
Ans. No, cut offs vary by both program and university. For example, B.A. (Hons) Economics at a leading university may have a much higher cut off compared to less sought-after courses or universities.
Q5. Where can students check official CUET 2026 cut offs?
Ans. After CUET results are declared, each participating university posts its official cut offs on its admissions website. Prospective students must regularly monitor these sites for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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