CUET PG Cutoff 2026: Check Key Dates, Category-Wise Cutoff, & Score vs Percentile

CUET PG cutoff 2026 will be announced online after the results are declared. Each participating university will release its own cutoff shortly after the results are out. CUET PG 2026 cutoff will be published as marks, scores, and percentages. The cutoff will vary by course, university, and category. Each participating university will announce its cutoff alongside the CUET PG 2026 merit list. Separate cutoff lists will be released for General, SC, ST, and OBC categories. The CUET PG 2026 exam is scheduled for March 2026.

CUET PG Cutoff 2026 Dates

The table below provides the important dates for CUET PG 2026 cutoff announcements:

Events	Dates
CUET PG Exam 2026	March 2026
CUET PG Result 2026	May 2026
CUET PG Cutoff 2026	May 2026

For complete schedule, check: CUET PG 2026 Dates

How to Check CUET PG Cutoff 2026?

To check your CUET PG cutoff 2026, log in using your application number and date of birth. You?ll find the full process explained below:

Step 1: Browse the official exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG.
Step 2: A new window will pop up.
Step 3: Enter your CUET PG application number and date of birth, as per your registration details.
Step 4: Click on the submit button.
Step 5: You'll be directed to your CUET PG score card, where you can also check the CUET PG cut-off.

Factors Influencing CUET PG Cutoff 2026

The factors that influence CUET PG 2026 cutoff are given below:

The total number of candidates appearing for the CUET PG Exam.
The subject chosen by the candidate for the exam.
The difficulty level of the CUET PG Exam.
The candidate's classification (whether from a reserved or unreserved category).
The total number of available seats across all universities participating in the CUET PG Exam.

Previous Year's CUET PG Cutoff

The CUET PG 2026 cutoff will be announced individually by each participating university. This cutoff represents the minimum score required to pass the exam. While NTA will release an overall qualifying cutoff, each university will determine its own cutoff for the various programs it offers. The CUET PG 2026 cutoff will be affected by factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the total number of candidates, and the number of seats available.

CUET PG 2026 Category-wise Cutoff (Expected)

The expected cutoff for General, OBC, and SC-ST categories for CUET PG 2026 are given below:

Category	CUET PG Cut Off (Expected)
General	225-240
OBC	220-230
SC	210-218
ST	198-210

CUET PG 2026 Subject-wise Cutoff (Expected)

The subject-wise cutoff for CUET PG 2026 is given below:

Subject	General Category	OBC Category	SC Category	ST Category
English	70	65	60	55
Mathematics	80	75	70	65
Physics	75	70	65	60
Chemistry	78	73	68	63
Biology	72	67	62	57
Computer Science	85	80	75	70
Economics	77	72	67	62
History	70	65	60	55
Geography	75	70	65	60
Political Science	73	68	63	58

CUET PG 2026 Marks vs. Percentile (Expected)

Based on the previous CUET PG results help you understand how scores and percentiles are distributed. For instance, students who scored over 200 out of 300 in past years usually ranked between the 75th and 100th percentile, showing strong performance.

Raw Marks (Out of 300)	Expected Percentile
270 - 300	99 - 100
240 - 269	95 - 98
210 - 239	90 - 94
180 - 209	85 - 89
150 - 179	75 - 84
120 - 149	60 - 74
90 - 119	40 - 59
60 - 89	20 - 39
30 - 59	5 - 19
0 - 29	Below 5

CUET PG 2026 Exam Structure

Check out the table below for the CUET PG exam pattern:

Exam Component	Details
Total Questions	75
Marks Per Question	4
Maximum Marks	300
Negative Marking	-1 mark for each incorrect answer

For more details, check the CUET PG Exam Pattern

CUET PG 2026 Score Calculator

The CUET PG Score Calculator helps you estimate your final percentile based on your raw marks. Since the exam is scored out of 300, the calculator shows how your score might translate into a percentile rank:

Calculating Your Raw Score

To calculate your CUET PG raw score, use this formula:

Raw Score = (No. of Correct Answer x 4) ? (No. of Incorrect Answer x 1)

CUET PG 2026 Normalization Process

CUET PG 2026 will held in different shifts, and each shift may have a different level of difficulty. To keep things fair, NTA uses a normalization method that adjusts your raw scores based on how tough your shift was.

Your percentile shows how many candidates scored the same as or less than you. It?s worked out using a specific formula:

Percentile = (No. of Candidates Scored Less Than or Equal to You / Total No. of Candidates) x 100

CUET PG Rank Calculation

The CUET PG Rank Calculator lets you estimate your rank using your raw marks and expected percentile:

Percentile = (No. of Candidates who Scored Less Than You / Total No. of Candidates) x 100

Once you have your percentile, you can get the expected rank using the following formula:

Rank = {(100 ? Percentile) / 100} x Total Candidates Appeared

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ans: No, the CUET PG 2026 cutoff won’t be the same for all universities. Each university decides its own cutoff based on the number of seats, the course, and how many students apply. So, the cutoff can be different even for the same subject.

Ans: No, scoring above the CUET PG cutoff doesn’t mean you will definitely get admission. It only means you’re eligible to be considered. Your final admission depends on your rank, the number of seats available, and the university’s rules for each category.

Ans: Yes, there will be separate CUET PG 2026 cutoff lists for reserved categories. Each participating university releases individual cutoff scores for different categories, such as General, SC, ST, OBC, and EWS, based on their seat allocation policies and reservation guidelines.

Ans: The difference between the raw score and the normalized score in CUET PG is mentioned below:

Raw Score: This is the total number of marks you get based on your correct and incorrect answers.
Normalized Score: The exam is held in different shifts, and each shift may have a different level of difficulty. Your raw score is adjusted to make things fair. This adjusted score is called the normalized score and is used to calculate your percentile and rank.

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