Sikkim University in East Sikkim, Gangtok, determines cutoffs primarily through CUET UG/PG normalized scores, released via merit lists post-counseling on cus.ac.in, with trends showing modest thresholds due to its central university status and regional focus. Admissions emphasize category-wise relaxation (5-10% for reserved), 20% Sikkim quota, and additional criteria like GD/PI for MBA (20% weight) or practicals for Music/BPA. Previous years (2023-2025) reflect declining cutoffs in some programs amid lower competition, aiding Northeast aspirants.
Admission Criteria
CUET UG Cutoff Trends
CUET UG cutoffs (out of ~250 raw, normalized) for UG programs dipped in 2025 vs. 2024, with General at 70-130 marks reflecting accessible entry; reserved categories saw 10-20 mark relaxations.
Course/Category
2025 Expected (General/OBC/SC/ST)
2024 Actual
BA (Hons)
90-130 / 80-120 / 70-110 / 60-100
70-87 / 65-80 / 60-75 / 55-70
BA General
80-110 / 70-100 / 60-90 / 50-80
18 closing (all cats)
BSc Programs
100-140 / 90-130 / 80-110 / 70-100
100-122 / 90-110 / 80-100 / 75-95
BPA
80-120 / 70-110 / 60-100 / 50-90
29 closing (2025) vs 98 (2024)
Trends: BA/BSc cutoffs stable but lower for arts (20-50 marks) vs sciences; 2025 BPA drop signals higher seats or score normalization shifts.
CUET PG Cutoff Trends
PG cutoffs (out of ~300) range 20-220 marks, with 2025 closing lower in MTTM/MSc/MCA (4-20) vs 2024 (11-38), except rises in MBA/LLM/MEd; SC/ST favored (e.g., MSc Psych 218/220).
Course
2025 Closing (All Cats Unless Noted)
2024
2023
MTTM
4
11
-
MSc (Avg)
9
15
MCA
20
38
MBA
25
22
LLM
71
53
MCom
45
44
MEd
79
60
MA (Avg)
50
52
MSc Horticulture
79 (SC: varies)
66
109
MSc Microbiology
46
93
97
M.P.A
26
54
Category specifics: SC 4-218, ST 22-220 (2025 CUET PG); General leads by 20-50 marks.
Category-Wise Trends and Factors
Factors: Low applicant pool (Northeast focus), merit list rounds (1st-3rd, spot), NSS/sports adders (5-10 marks), and score normalization post-CUET glitches lowered 2025 bars. Sikkim quota (COI) bypasses high cutoffs via state merit.
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