CUET UG Cutoff 2026: Expected Scores, Category-Wise Marks & Top University Trends

Participating universities will announce their admission cutoffs after the CUET UG 2026 results and counselling process. Since every institution follows its own admission policy, the required score varies from one university and course to another. Factors such as seat availability, reservation rules, course popularity, and overall competition play a major role in determining the final cutoff.

Leading institutions, including Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Aligarh Muslim University, are expected to release separate course-wise and category-wise merit lists. Programmes with high demand and limited seats usually record higher scores than less competitive courses.

There is no fixed passing mark for admission through CUET UG. Instead, universities prepare merit lists using candidates' scores and their own eligibility criteria. As a result, the score required for admission can vary significantly across institutions and programmes.

What Are the Key Highlights of CUET UG Cutoff 2026?

The table below provides some important details related to the CUET UG cutoff process.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) 2026
Conducting Body	National Testing Agency (NTA)
Cutoff Releasing Authority	Around 244 participating universities
Cutoff Release Mode	Online
Availability of Cutoff	After CUET UG Result and Counselling
Type of Cutoff	Course-wise and Category-wise
Categories Covered	General, OBC-NCL, EWS, SC, ST and PwD
Basis of Cutoff Preparation	Score obtained, seat intake, category, number of applicants and course demand

What Is the Difference Between CUET Passing Marks and Admission Cutoff?

Many students confuse passing marks with admission cutoffs, but they are not the same. Passing marks determine basic eligibility, while cutoffs decide admission to a particular course and university.

The table below explains the difference between the two.

Particulars	CUET UG Passing Marks	CUET UG Admission Cutoff
Purpose	Basic eligibility requirement	Admission to a course or college
Decided By	Eligibility criteria of universities	Participating universities
Changes Every Year	Usually remain stable	Varies every year
Depends on Competition	No	Yes
Role in Admission	Makes you eligible to apply	Determines seat allotment

What Are the Factors Determining CUET UG Cutoff 2026?

Several factors influence the cutoff released by universities every year. A change in any of these factors can increase or decrease the required score.

The points below explain the major factors affecting cutoff trends.

Number of candidates appearing for the examination.
Difficulty level of the question paper.
Availability of seats in a particular course and university.
Popularity of the programme among applicants.
Category-wise reservation policies.
Overall performance of candidates.
Previous years' admission trends.
Number of seats remaining after each counselling round.

What Is a Good Score in CUET UG 2026?

A good score in CUET UG 2026 depends on the university and course you choose. Higher scores improve your chances of getting admission to competitive programmes and top institutions.

The table below provides a broad idea of score ranges and admission prospects.

Score Range (Out of 1250)	Admission Prospects
1100 and Above	Excellent chances in highly competitive courses
1000-1099	Strong chances in top universities
900-999	Good chances in many popular programmes
800-899	Suitable for moderate competition courses
Below 800	Better chances in less competitive programmes

CUET UG 2026 Marks vs Percentile

The table below shows the expected overall marks versus percentile range for five subjects.

Total Score (Out of 1250)	Expected Percentile
1100+	99+
1000-1090	98-99
900-999	95-98
800-899	90-95
700-799	85-90
600-699	75-85

CUET UG 2026 Expected Category-Wise Cutoff

The expected cutoff varies across categories because reservation policies and competition levels differ. Candidates should treat these figures as indicative ranges rather than fixed admission scores.

The table below provides the expected safe score range for different categories.

Category	Expected Safe Score Range (Out of 250)	Expected Percentile
General (UR)	190-225	95-99+
OBC-NCL	175-210	90-97
EWS	178-212	91-97
SC	145-185	75-92
ST	130-170	65-88
PwD	110-155	55-80

What Is the Expected CUET UG 2026 Cutoff for Delhi University?

Delhi University is expected to remain one of the most competitive CUET participating universities. Cutoffs may vary across colleges and courses.

Expected Cutoff for Popular DU Colleges 2026

Delhi University has more than 90 colleges that accept CUET UG scores. The table below includes the expected cutoff range for some of the most sought-after colleges based on previous admission trends and course popularity.

College	Popular Course	General Category
Shri Ram College of Commerce	B.Com (Hons.)	900-930
Hindu College	BA Economics / Political Science	910-950
Hansraj College	B.Com / Economics	880-910
Miranda House	English / Political Science	900-930
Lady Shri Ram College for Women	Economics / Psychology	895-925
Kirori Mal College	Commerce / Humanities	870-900
Ramjas College	BA Programme / Economics	860-890
Sri Venkateswara College	Commerce / Science	850-885

Note: The table includes selected colleges for reference only. Delhi University offers admission through many colleges, and the final cutoff may vary across institutions and courses.

Expected Cutoff for Popular DU Courses 2026

Delhi University offers admission to a wide range of undergraduate programmes through CUET UG. The table below highlights the expected cutoff for some of the most competitive and commonly preferred courses based on previous admission trends.

Course	General	OBC-NCL	EWS	SC	ST
B.Com (Hons.)	930-980	850-920	870-930	760-840	700-790
BA Economics (Hons.)	920-970	840-900	850-910	740-820	680-770
BA English (Hons.)	880-950	800-870	820-880	700-790	650-740
BSc Mathematics	870-940	790-860	810-870	700-780	650-730
BSc Computer Science	900-960	820-890	830-900	720-810	670-760

Note: Only some of the most competitive undergraduate courses have been listed here. Other programmes will release separate cutoffs during admission.

What Is the Expected CUET UG 2026 Cutoff for Banaras Hindu University?

The table below shows the expected cutoff range for popular courses at BHU.

Course	General	OBC-NCL	EWS	SC	ST
BA (Hons.)	780-860	720-790	730-800	620-700	570-650
B.Com (Hons.)	820-900	760-830	770-840	660-740	610-690
BSc Mathematics	760-840	700-770	710-780	610-690	560-640
BSc Biology	740-820	680-750	690-760	590-670	540-620

What Is the Expected CUET UG 2026 Cutoff for Jawaharlal Nehru University?

The table below highlights the expected percentile range for major programmes at JNU.

Category	Expected Percentile
General (UR)	92-98
OBC-NCL	88-94
EWS	89-95
SC	78-88
ST	70-82

JNU Course-Wise Expected Cutoff 2026

Course	General	OBC-NCL	EWS	SC	ST
BA (Hons.) Foreign Languages	860-930	790-860	800-870	690-780	640-730
BA (Hons.) Social Sciences	850-920	780-850	790-860	680-770	630-720

What Is the Expected CUET UG 2026 Cutoff for Jamia Millia Islamia?

The table below shows the expected cutoff range for popular courses at JMI.

Course	General	OBC-NCL	EWS	SC	ST
BA English	820-890	750-820	760-830	650-730	600-680
B.Com	830-900	760-840	770-850	660-740	610-690
BA Economics	840-910	770-850	780-860	670-750	620-700

What Is the Expected CUET UG 2026 Cutoff for Aligarh Muslim University?

The table below provides the expected cutoff range for major courses at AMU.

Course	General	OBC-NCL	EWS	SC	ST
BA (Hons.)	700-780	650-720	660-730	560-640	520-600
B.Com (Hons.)	740-820	680-750	690-760	590-670	540-620
BSc Mathematics	710-790	650-720	660-730	560-640	520-600

What Do Previous Year CUET Cutoff Trends Show?

Previous year trends can help you estimate the level of competition and set realistic score targets.

The table below highlights the overall cutoff trend for top universities over the last five years.

Year	Expected Cutoff Trend for Top Universities	Competition Level
2026	95-99+ percentile (Expected)	Very High
2025	95-99+ percentile	Very High
2024	94-99+ percentile	Very High
2023	93-98 percentile	High
2022	90-97 percentile	Moderate to High

Most top courses at universities such as Delhi University, BHU, JNU, and JMI have consistently witnessed high cutoffs due to strong competition and limited seats.

CUET UG 2026 Seat Matrix

The table below shows the approximate number of seats offered by major universities.

University	Approximate Seats
Delhi University	79,000
Banaras Hindu University	9,000+
Jawaharlal Nehru University	1,500+
Jamia Millia Islamia	2,000+
Aligarh Muslim University	2,000+
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi	400+
Central University of Haryana	1,132
Central University of Jammu	1,364
Central University of Kerala	1,009
Central University of Tamil Nadu	1,129

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Ans: Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, and Jamia Millia Islamia are expected to record some of the highest cutoffs, particularly for popular courses with limited seats.

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