Cluster University Kurnool (CUK), a cluster-model state university in Andhra Pradesh established in 2020, determines cut-offs primarily through merit-based rankings from qualifying exams like Class 12 for UG and bachelor's degrees for PG programs, processed via portals such as OAMDC and SILVERCET. Unlike entrance-driven universities, CUK's constituent colleges (SJGC, GCM, KVRGCW) release category-wise merit lists post-registration, with cut-offs reflecting applicant pool strength, seat availability (~1,500 UG seats), and AP government reservations (OC: 50%, BC: 29%, SC: 15%, ST: 6%). Specific 2025 cut-off ranks or percentages are not publicly detailed on official sites like cuklap.ac.in, as admissions emphasize phased allotments rather than fixed thresholds.
Previous Year Cut-Off Trends (2025 Estimates)
Stream (UG 2025 Est.)
OC %
BC %
SC %
ST %
Notes
B.Sc. (MPC/Computers)
82-85
75-80
62-68
55-62
SJGC/SILVERCET competitive
B.Com (General)
78-82
70-75
58-65
52-60
GCM high volume
B.A. (History/Economics)
72-78
65-72
50-58
Arts lenient in Phase 3
PG (M.Sc. Maths)
65-70
60-65
52-58
48-55
Merit + interview
Exam-Wise Trends
Factors Influencing Cut-Offs
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