Appeared for CUET UG 2026? Know What Score You Need for Top Central Universities DU, BHU, JNU
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET UG 2026 Exam
11 May '26 - 31 May '26
Students who have appeared for CUET UG 2026 can know their chances of getting into top central colleges of CUET. Kow what is a good CUET score for central universities like DU, BHU, JNU, Allahabad University, and so forth. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held between May 11 and May 31, 2026 in CBT mode.
CUET Top Central University
CUET UG 20266 exam will be held in CBT mode across various exam cities in India and abroad. Students who will appear for the CUET 2026 exam, one of the main questions on mind must be, what is a CUET UG good score to secure admission top central universities like Banaras Hindu University, Delhi University or Jawaharlal Nehru University? The qualifying CUET UG scores are not fixed. The good score will vary from college to college. However, candidates who are seeking admission to Top CUET central universities can check the expected CUET good score and number of attempts.
- What Is a Good Score in CUET UG 2026?
- Expected CUET UG 2026 Cut Off Trends
- What After CUET UG 2026 Exam?
What Is a Good Score in CUET UG 2026?
CUET UG 2026 good score depends on sevral paramters like:
- Course applied
- University's previous year CUET cut off
- Difficulty level of the examination
Generally, scoring 850+ out of 1000 or a percentile of 98-99 is considered a good score in CUET UG 2026 for admission to top universities like DU, JNU and BHU to name few central universities.
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Check below to know the expected CUET UG 2026 cutoff for top courses and universities
| CUET UG Good Score |
CUET Courses & Colleges |
|---|---|
| 900+ (98-99 percentile) |
B.Com (Hons), BA (Hons) Economics, BBA, and BA (Hons) English at Delhi University (Miranda House, Lady Sri Ram College, SRCC, Hansraj College) |
| 850-900 (95-97 percentile) |
mid-tier UG courses and popular courses at BHU, JNU, and Allahabad University |
| 700-850 (90-94 percentile) |
Competitive courses at state universities |
Commonly asked questions
National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET UG 2026 application form at cuet.nta.nic.in. The registration window has been closed. CUET UG application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of fees. Before applying, check the eligibility criteria for CUET UG exam.
Go on the official website of university/organaisation. Check the courses offered and eligibility test that they should appear in for admission to desired course. The choice of language/domain subject and General test will depend upon the course and university. Candidates will be able to opt for one or more tests as per the requirement of the course and university from the following sections:
- Section I - 13 Languages
- Section II - 23 Domain Specific Subjects
- Section III - General Test
For admission to the desirous University/Institution, the candidates must appear in CUET 2026 in the Languages and Domain Specific subjects as per the Program-Specific Eligibility for which s (he) is desirous to take admission. For instance, if a candidate wishes to apply for B.Com (Hons.) programe in Delhi University he/she will be required to make the subject combination as :
Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Mathematics/Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
OR
Combination II: Any one Language from List A + Accountancy/Book Keeping + Any two subjects out of which at least one should be from List B1
Candidates are advised to check CUET programme-specific eligibility criteria before filling the application form, failing which they will not qualify for further admission process.
From CUET UG 2026 onwards, candidates can now choose for five CUET subjects. Earlier, the subject choices were six. With the rediuction in number of CUET subjects, the choices have been reduced. Candidates can opt for five subjects from 23 domain subjects of any stream irrespective of subjects studied in class 12th.
Expected CUET UG 2026 Cut Off Trends
Based on previous years’ trends:
- Delhi University North Campus colleges (SRCC, Hindu, LSR) may set cut-offs above 850 marks
- BHU and JNU popular programs may see cut-offs around 700-800 marks
- Other universities could have lower cut-offs, ranging from 600 to 700 marks
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What After CUET UG 2026 Exam?
National Testing Agency will release the CUET 2026 answer key soon after the exam is over for all subjects. CUET UG 2026 will be held from May 11 to May 31, 2026, in CBT mode. NTA is expected to release the provisional CUET 2026 answer key in the third week of June 2026. Candidates will be able to calculate their probable score with the help of the CUET 2026 response sheet and answer key.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
Mostly all central university take admission on the basics of CUET score but North Eastern hill university's like Assam University, Manipur University, mizoram university, Nagaland University offers admission without CUET.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 2 days ago
The overall difficulty level of CUET UG 2026 exam is moderate. As per the student review, the domain subject question paper is mostly based on NCERT books and previous year questions.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
For the CUET UG 2026 exam, 15,68,666 candidates have applied for the exam. This year has been marked by higher registrations. Approximately 67.56 Lacs candidates were allowed to choose upto 5 subjects.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, Diploma students can apply for B.Tech lateral entry in CSE through LEET or university-specific admission processes after completing a recognised diploma. Eligibility may differ by university, so checking subject requirements and minimum marks is important. At Lovely Professional University, lat
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, Arts or Humanities students are eligible for admission through CUET scores. Common University Entrance Test is open for candidates from all streams. Candidates can secure admission to top colleges and courses.
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
For Science students, aiming admission to top CUET accepting college must score between 750 and 800 marks out of 1000 marks. Securing minimum of 90 percentile is considered a good score for admission to top tier courses like B.Sc, B.Sc (Hons.). Candidates must also ensure to meet the subject criteri
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, candidates can get admission to Delhi University with 300 marks in CUET. But in such a case, the course options will be limited. Candidates belonging to reserved criteria will have chances of getting admission to less preferred courses and colleges.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
No, NTA has not yet released the CUET response sheet 2026. It is expected that response sheet download will be available tentatively in June 2026. The direct link to download the answer key and response sheet will be updated soon after release.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates will be able to download the CUET response sheet 2026 from the official website. It is expected that NTA will release the CUET UG 2026 response sheet and answer key sheet soon. To download the response sheet, candidates must enter their application number and password.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
For commerce students, aiming admission to top CUET accepting college must score between 750 and 800marks out of 1000 marks. Securing minimum of 90 percentile is considered a good score for admission to top tier courses like B.Com, B.Com (Hons.). Candidates must also ensure to meet the subject crite
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