Low Score in CUET PG? Check Passing Marks for Popular Universities and Colleges
Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )
CUET PG 2026 Result
24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26
Low score in CUET PG 2025? Read the article below to know the CUET passing marks, and expected cutoff for popular universities and colleges.
CUET PG 2025 results came on May 6, 2025 and after the results National Testing Agency released the CUET PG cutoff 2025. Many people are tense after the results they got they are not happy but you need to understand that there are lot of ways you can make good scores in the exam.
If a candidate would like to know if they passed the CUET PG 2025 test for their program, they will have to search for the cutoff marks published by the colleges or universities that admitted learners to each respective program. The CUET cutoff is the least cutoff mark and highest score among all candidates who sit the CUET PG exam.
Once CUET PG 2025 results are made available, all colleges or universities will follow by posting the cutoff passing marks for that specific course. The cutoff marks will be used to shortlist candidates for admission to their PG program, which the candidate may not have received but depending on the program, could be useful. After receiving the CUET result, the universities or institutes will also post a counselling schedule and merit list for their respective programs as all candidates must receive a merit list based on CUET results.
| Category |
Good Score in CUET PG 2025 |
|---|---|
| General |
190-210 |
| OBC |
180-200 |
| SC |
170-185 |
| ST |
165-175 |
Also Read: CUET PG courses list
Factors Determining the CUET PG 2025 Cutoff
The following are the factors which will determine the CUET PG 2025 cutoff and percentile:
- Number of candidates appearing for CUET PG 2025
- Subjects chosen by the candidate
- Difficulty level of the CUET PG exam
- Category
- Number of available seats
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Commonly asked questions
CUET PG cutoff marks are not declared by single authority, but the universities set their own cutoff for specific courses right after the results are declared.
CUET PG 2026 is a nation-level exam conducted for admissions to the master's degree and professional degree courses for around 200 participating universities. NTA, the exam conducting body, conducts the exam every year, and the role of NTA is till the declaration of results. The exam officials don't release any specific CUET PG cut-offs.
CUET PG cut-off 2026 will be released by the participating universities individually, depending upon the number of registrations made by the candidates and the availability of seats.
Since the CUET PG 2026 results and university-wise cutoffs are yet to be released. Based on the input taken by the candidates on the CUET PG exam difficulty level, candidates can check out the expected cut-off below:
- General Category: 190-210
- OBC Category: 180-200
- SC Category: 170-185
- ST Category: 165-175
Around 4 lakh candidates are expected to appear for CUET PG 2026 examinations to get admissions in the 157 subjects offered in master's degree and professional degree courses. In case the number of candidates and the difficulty level are lower than last year, the cutoff of CUET PG will be higher and vice versa.
CUET PG 2026 expected cutoff for each category is given below.
- General Category: 190-210
- OBC Category: 180-200
- SC Category: 170-185
- ST Category: 165-175
CUET PG cutoff mainly depends on the following -
- difficulty level
- number of seats available
- total number of test takers
- NIRF rankings
- category of student
Hope this helped your query! All the best!
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CUET PG 2025 Cutoff
Check out this year cutoff:
| Category | CUET PG Cut Off 2025 (Expected) |
|---|---|
| General | 220-230 |
| OBC | 190-210 |
| SC | 175-180 |
| ST | 165-175 |
CUET PG Cutoff 2025 (Subject-Wise)
This is the subject wise cut off:
| Course Name |
Expected CUET PG 2025 Cutoff (Subject-Wise) |
|---|---|
| MA English |
180 |
| MA Philosophy |
155 |
| MA Economics |
170 |
| MA Hindi |
180 |
| MA Sanskrit |
185 |
| MA History |
165 |
| MA Sociology |
170 |
| MCom |
170 |
| Life Sciences |
180 |
CUET PG 2025 Cutoff: Delhi University
This is course wise cutoff:
| Course Name |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA English |
200-220 |
160-200 |
150-180 |
150-175 |
160-180 |
| MA Philosophy |
110-130 |
50-60 |
50-60 |
30-50 |
100-120 |
| MA Urdu |
80-100 |
40-50 |
60-70 |
40-50 |
70-90 |
| MA Economics |
100-130 |
70-90 |
50-80 |
40-70 |
100-120 |
| MA Hindi |
200-230 |
150-170 |
200-220 |
80-100 |
130-150 |
| MA Sanskrit |
80-100 |
60-70 |
50-60 |
50-60 |
70-90 |
| MA History |
140-160 |
120-140 |
100-120 |
100-120 |
70-90 |
| MA Sociology |
135-150 |
110-120 |
95-105 |
105-110 |
125-130 |
| MCom |
185-200 |
150-160 |
140-150 |
95-110 |
155-170 |
| MSc Biochemistry |
260-280 |
250-260 |
200-220 |
180-200 |
200-220 |
| MSc Botany |
160-170 |
130-140 |
100-110 |
95-100 |
170-180 |
| MSc Zoology |
220-230 |
185-200 |
160-170 |
190-200 |
180-200 |
| MSc Chemistry |
220-240 |
190-200 |
140-150 |
100-120 |
200-220 |
| MSc Microbiology |
190-200 |
170-180 |
140-150 |
100-110 |
170-190 |
CUET PG 2025 Cutoff: Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Refer the cutoff for BHU:
| Course Name |
General |
OBC |
SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Statistics |
220-240 |
190-200 |
170-180 |
| MSc Chemistry |
190-210 |
170-190 |
130-140 |
| MSc Computer Science |
220-250 |
180-200 |
150-160 |
| MSc Physics |
190-220 |
175-200 |
140-150 |
| MSc Zoology |
230-250 |
210-230 |
200-210 |
| MSc Botany |
200-215 |
160-185 |
160-170 |
| MSc Mathematics |
190-230 |
170-200 |
120-145 |
| MSc Geography |
230-250 |
190-220 |
170-180 |
| MCA |
260-270 |
240-250 |
180-200 |
CUET PG 2025 Cutoff: Jamia Milia Islamia
Refer the cutoff for Jamia Milia Islamia:
| Course Name |
Expected CUET PG 2025 Cutoff |
|---|---|
| MA Hons (Arabic) |
55.75 - 81 |
| MA Hons (English) |
51-71 |
| MA Hons (Economics) |
63-86.25 |
| MA Hons (Political Science, Sociology, Psychology) |
32-45.50 |
| MA Hons (Hindi) |
31.25-59 |
| MA Hons (Persian) |
39.25-78.25 |
| MSc (Aeronautics) |
27.25-64.50 |
| MSc (Maths with Computer Science) |
28.50 -54.50 |
| MSc (Bioscience) |
28.50-54.50 |
| MSc (Biotechnology) |
28.50-54.50 |
| MSc (Electronics) |
23.75-42.50 |
CUET PG 2025 Expected Cutoff: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University
Refer for the cutoff in Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University:
| Name of the course |
Expected CUET PG 2025 cutoff |
|---|---|
| MSc Applied Chemistry |
120 to 160 |
| MA Economics |
120 to 160 |
| MA Education |
120 to 160 |
| B.Ed |
180 to 220 |
| MBA Finance |
180 to 220 |
| MBA Human Resource Management |
180 to 220 |
| MBA Rural Management |
180 to 220 |
| MBA Marketing |
180 to 220 |
| MSc Bioinformatics |
180 to 220 |
| M.Sc Biotechnology |
200 to 250 |
| MCA |
200 to 250 |
CUET PG 2025 Cutoff: Mahatma Gandhi Central University
Refer to the cutoff in Mahatma Gandhi Central University:
| Name of the course |
General |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. Physics |
60-64.01 |
61.25-65.01 |
All with 1 mark or above |
29.33-33.91 |
|
| M.Sc. Chemistry |
58.50-62.04 |
59-62.04 |
35-38.32 |
35-38.32 |
All with 1 mark or above |
| M.Sc. Botany |
70-73.45 |
70.10-73.45 |
53-56.95 |
52.20-56.95 |
43.30-46.48 |
| Master of Business Administration |
53-57.98 |
53-57.98 |
NA |
NA |
61.20-64.1 |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology |
73.50-77.83 |
73.30-79.83 |
43-47.04 |
45-49.04 |
41.10-45.77 |
| M.Sc. Zoology |
78.60-81.44 |
78-81.44 |
53-57.17 |
53.30-57.17 |
31.40-34.1 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Hi,
To get the admission in the participating universities, you will be required to fill the admission form of the desired institution/university. If your marks breach their cutoff, you will get the admission. You can predict the college based on your marks here - https://www.shiksha.com/science/cue
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) accepts CUET PG scores for MCA admissions starting from the 2023 cycle onward. For the 2026–27 session, MCA admissions at JMI are routed through CUET PG conducted by NTA, and candidates must apply via the university's admission portal after appearing for CUET PG.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
With a CUET PG MCA score of 118, admission to top central universities like DU, JNU, BHU, or premier NITs/IITs is unlikely, as their MCA cutoffs generally range between 170–200+ for the General category. However, you still have realistic chances in newer central universities, state universities, and
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, with a B.Sc. in Chemistry & Physics, you are eligible for M.Sc. Biochemistry at most Central Universities through CUET PG, provided you meet their subject requirements.
Eligibility Criteria (Typical for Central Universities)
Academic Background
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Bioche
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
| University | OBC Cutoff (Expected) | Your Score (105) | Admission Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Univ. of Karnataka (CUK) | ~220–235 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| Central Univ. of Kerala (CUKrl) | ~179–220 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| BHU (FMS) | ~220–235 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| DU / JNU | ~220–240 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
| Pondicherry Univ. | ~180–200 marks | 105 | ❌ Not possible |
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG 2026 final answer key soon after the declaration of CUET PG result. The candidates should note that the final answer key will be released openly under the public domain.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
The CUET PG 2026 result has been released at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. The National Testing Agency released the candidates' scorecard and final answer keys with the result.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 3 weeks ago
MBA students who wish to apply for Goel Group of Institutions scholarships through CUET-PG scores will need to secure a rank of 5000 at best.
After 5,000, candidates will witness an increase of scholarship if they score either 2,100 or above in CUET-PG.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
With a CUET PG score of 110, admission to M.Sc. Mathematics at Delhi University is very unlikely. DU's CUET PG cutoffs for Science courses, including Mathematics, generally range much higher—often above 200–250 marks out of 300 for the General category.
Why 110 Is Not Enough
- CUET PG is scored out of
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
With 59 marks out of 300 in CUET PG 2026 as a General Category student, securing a seat for MA English in top-tier Central Universities like DU, JNU, or BHU is highly unlikely.
For a General category student, 180+ is considered a "Good Score" for MA English, while below 100 typically limits options
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Contributor-Level 10
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