Top CUET Colleges Accepting 80-89 Percentage: Courses Offered and Cutoff Trends

Many students are wondering whether a CUET UG percentile between 80 and 89 will be sufficient for admission to a good college. As the competition is increasing day by day, institutes now consider CUET scores as a key admission factor. The good CUET score for every university and programs varies, but still 80-89 percentage range can still secure admission to reputed institutes across India. There are various institutes, such as Banaras Hindu University, Allahabad University, Delhi University, BR Ambedkar University are some of the institutes provides admission to the various CUET UG courses within this score range.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the CUET exam to facilitate undergraduate admissions at central universities and various participating institutions. The CUET 2025 examination was held from May 13 to June 3, 2025, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The provisional CUET answer key 2025 was published on July 1, 2025, on the official NTA website. The CUET 2025 results were announced on the official website, examinationservices.nic.in. Participating institutes will release their separate CUET cutoff lists. Based on these cutoffs, candidates will be selected for their preferred institutes and programs.

CUET Colleges Accepting 80-89 Percentage

You can check the list of top colleges that accept undergraduate admissions for candidates scoring between 80% and 89%.

Delhi University

The following table presents a list of colleges based on Delhi University's cutoff criteria for undergraduate admissions. With a score between 80% and 89%, you may be eligible for admission to several Delhi University colleges listed below:

Name of the Program	Expected Cutoff (Raw Score)
Aryabhatta College
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	674
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College
B.A. in any two disciplines (History/Political Science/Economics)	696
B.A. (Hons.) in English	696
College of Vocational Studies
B.A. (Hons.) in English	644
B.A. (Vocational) in Tourism Management	566
Delhi College of Arts & Commerce
B.A. (Accounting & Finance + Computer Applications)	680
B.A. (Advertising, Sales Promotion & Sales Management + Economics)	669
B.A. (Hons.) in English	688
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	716
B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism	698
Delhi School of Journalism
5-Year Integrated Program in Journalism	294
Dyal Singh College
B.A. (English + Economics)	650
B.A. (English + Political Science)	640
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	694
Dyal Singh College (Evening)
B.A. (Computer Applications + Economics)	542
B.A. (HRM + Economics)	571
B.A. (Hons.) in English	550
Hansraj College
B.A. (Hons.) in English	745
Maharaja Agrasen College
B.A. (Computer Applications + Political Science)	549
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	662
B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism	648
Motilal Nehru College
B.A. (English + Economics)	655
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	698
P.G.D.A.V College
B.A. (English + Political Science)	563
B.A. (Accounting & Finance + Economics)	642
Ram Lal Anand College
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	656
Ramanujan College
B.A. (Accounting & Finance + Economics)	682
B.A. (Accounting and Finance + Mathematics)	643
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	659
B.A. (Political Science + Psychology)	686
Satyawati College
B.A. (English + Economics)	575
B.A. (English + Political Science)	549
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	513
Shaheed Bhagat Singh College
B.A. (Hons.) in English	660
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	710
Shivaji College
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	644
Shyam Lal College
B.A. (English + Economics)	579
B.A. (English + Political Science)	557
Sri Aurobindo College (Evening)
B.A. (Economics + Physical Education)	530
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science	644
Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College
B.A. (Hons.) in English	701
Sri Venketeswara College
B.A. (Hons.) in English	716
B.A. (English + Sociology/Economics)	716
Swami Shardhanand College
B.A. (English + Political Science)	544
Zakir Husain Delhi College
B.A. (English + Political Science)	572
Zakir Husain Delhi College (Evening)
B.A. (Banking & Insurance + Economics)	574

Allahabad University (AU)

You can refer to the table below to get an idea regarding the UG Courses that require 80-89 percent for admission at Allahabad University based on your previous year's cutoff:

Name of the Program	Expected Cutoff (Raw Score)
B.Sc. Bio	778-485
B.A. LL.B (Hons.)	581-482

B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi

You can refer to the table below to know about the UG courses offered at B.R. Ambedkar University with 80-89 percentage:

Name of the Program	Expected Cutoff (Raw Score)
B.A. (Hons) Economics	788-596
B.A. (Hons) English	794-626
B.A. (Hons) History	788-634
B.A. (Hons) Mathematics	764-121
B.A. (Hons) Sociology	770-553
B.A. (Hons) Social Science and Humanities	800-578

CUET UG Result 2025

The CUET UG 2025 results have been announced by the National Testing Agency and are available on the official website at examinationservices.nic.in. If you have appeared for the exam, then you can check your subject-wise and overall CUET 2025 score by login to your applicant profile. To access your CUET UG 2025 results, you'll need to log in using your application number along with either your date of birth or password.

How to Calculate the CUET UG Percentage?

In order to calculate the CUET percentage, you will need CUET Raw Score and Total Marks. Raw Score is your actual CUET UG marks. Total Marks refer to the sum of scores from all mandatory subjects relevant to your chosen course. You can determine your CUET percentage using a formula based on your raw score and total marks:

CUET Percentage = (CUET Raw Score / Total Marks) x 100

For instance, your CUET Raw Score is 680 and applied for BA (Hons.) in Political Science at Delhi. As per the CUET DU Subject Mapping, you have to select one language from Section I and any three subjects from Section II. Each subject in CUET Sections I and II carries a maximum of 250 marks. The total marks in this case would be 1000. So, the CUET percentage will be:

CUET Percentage = (680 / 1000) x 100 = 68%

What is the Good Score in CUET Exam?

A score of 85% and above is considered as the good score, but depending on the course selected and the targeted university. Top courses at participating institutions like Delhi University, JNU, and BHU typically demand high scores, often above 95% for admission. At mid-tier institutions or CUET-affiliated state universities, a score ranging from 80-89% is often sufficient to secure admission in fields like commerce, humanities, or general science.

What Are the Best Strategies to Achieve a High Score in the CUET Exam?

If you're preparing for CUET UG 2025, be sure to go through these tips to help you achieve a strong score in the exam:

• Make sure to check the detailed CUET UG syllabus for each subject.
• Try to attempt CUET UG mock test as many as possible and practice papers available online to be familiarize yourself with the CUET UG Exam Pattern, manage time effectively, and improve exam speed.
• Prioritize studying your domain-specific subjects thoroughly, especially with the help of NCERT textbooks. Most of the questions in the CUET exam are drawn from the Class 12 syllabus.
• As the CUET is a time-restricted exam, improve your time management by solving previous years' papers under actual exam-like conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which college accepts CUET score for UG level Geography courses? +

Ans: CUET is a national level entrance exam and accepted by top Geography colleges, that including the Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Amity University, Aligarh Muslim University, and so on. Although, the cutoff is different for every college and university, so make sure to check the official website of that particular college for accurate details.

Is it necessary to take the CUET UG for BSc admission at Patanjali University? +

Ans: A CUET UG score is not mandatory for enrolling in the BSc program at Patanjali University. They accept the candidates for the BSc program based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination., that is Class 12th. Applicants can apply for the program either by accessing the official website or by visiting the university's campus in Haridwar.

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