CUET UG Cut Off 2026: Check Category Wise Minimum Marks for Admission in DU, AU, BHU and Jamia

Siddhi Sharma
Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026, 14:11 IST

CUET cutoff 2026: The National Testing Agency has declared the CUET UG 2026 results. Standardized via a statistical normalization process, individual scores accommodate varying paper difficulties. Cutoff parameters differ heavily by university and course mapping, with premier programs at DU and JNU expecting competitive score thresholds ranging up to 790+ out of 800.

CUET UG Cut Off 2026: Check Category Wise Minimum Marks for Admission in DU, AU, BHU and Jamia
CUET UG Cut Off 2026: Check Category Wise Minimum Marks for Admission in DU, AU, BHU and Jamia

CUET cutoff 2026: CUET UG 2026 result is declared by the National Testing Agency. Students who have taken the test can see their results via the link available on the official website. Upon calculation of the raw marks, a complex and thorough statistical normalization process takes place which ensures total uniformity of the grading system despite the difference in levels of difficulty in multi-session test papers.

Cut off marks differ widely among the various participating universities as the formula followed by each individual university in calculating the merit index differs from university to university as well as course wise. For instance, while merit indices are calculated till 800 marks in arts and commerce at DU, there are some science courses in other universities where merit indices are considered till 650 or even 450 marks. 

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What is The Expected CUET UG Cut Off 2026?

Participating University

Popular Target Programmes

Expected Cutoff Range (Out of 800)

Delhi University

B.Com (Hons), B.A. Economics (Hons), Political Science

750 – 790+ Marks

Delhi University

B.Sc. (Hons) Physics / Chemistry / Computer Science

720 – 760 Marks

Banaras Hindu University

B.A. Arts / Social Sciences, B.Com, Maths Group

680 – 740 Marks

Jawaharlal Nehru University

B.A. (Hons) Foreign Languages

740 – 775 Marks

Mid-Tier Central Universities

Various Integrated UG / Law / Management Programmes

600 – 680 Marks

CUET UG 2026 Passing Marks vs Admission Cut-Offs: Key Differences

Feature

Passing / Qualifying Marks

Admission Cut-Offs

Defined By

The National Testing Agency (NTA) or basic university eligibility norms.

Individual participating universities (e.g., DU, BHU, JNU) per course.

Nature

Static & Minimum: Usually fixed at a certain baseline percentage (e.g., 30–40% in subjects or passing Class 12).

Dynamic & Competitive: Changes with every round based on seat availability and applicant performance.

Purpose

To make you legally eligible to apply for the counseling process.

To decide if your score is high enough to actually secure a seat in a specific college.

Example Score

Approx. 300 – 400 out of 800 is a safe "passing/qualifying" zone.

740 – 790+ out of 800 for top-tier courses at Delhi University (North Campus).

CUET Cut Off 2026: University Wise

Expected CUET Undergraduate (UG) 2026 cutoff scores for high-quality courses at Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) differ because each one has its own way of measuring merit.

University

Popular Mapped Programs

Metric / Total Marks

Expected Cutoff Range

Delhi University (DU)

B.Com (Hons), B.A. Economics (Hons), Political Science

Out of 800 (North Campus)

750 – 795+ Marks

 

B.Sc (Hons) Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics

Out of 800 / 650

720 – 760 Marks

 

B.A. / B.Sc / B.Com (Program / Pass Courses)

Out of 800 / 650

600 – 680 Marks

Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

B.A. Arts & Social Sciences, B.Com (Hons)

Out of 450 / 600 / 800

500 – 620 Marks

 

B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics / Biology Groups

Out of 600 / 750

470 – 570 Marks

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

B.A. (Hons) Foreign Languages (e.g., Japanese, French)

Evaluated out of 100

75 – 95+ Score

 

B.A. (Hons) Sociology, Political Science

Evaluated out of 100

92 – 98+ Score

Siddhi Sharma
Siddhi Sharma

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Siddhi Sharma is an education journalist at Jagran Josh. A Journalism and Mass Communication graduate from IP University, she brings sharp newsroom instincts developed during her previous stint at Zee News. At Jagran Josh, Siddhi specializes in decoding the educational updates. Her coverage is highly exam-centric, ranging from curated news blogs for competitive exams to crucial school board and university news. Combining her strong media foundations with a research-driven approach, she creates reliable, high-utility content that helps students and aspirants stay ahead of the curve. Her writing is factual, engaging, and tailored to meet the fast-paced needs of modern learners and exam aspirants.

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First Published: Jun 23, 2026, 13:44 IST
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