CUET Passing Marks 2026: Know Minimum Qualifying Marks For General, OBC, SC, ST
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
Registration - 3 Jan '26 - 30 Jan '26
CUET passing marks 2026 will be released by accepting universities. Know the criteria, category and implications of meeting the CUET cut off criteria to create a way for admission in top colleges in India. Explore the nuances of CUET UG and how can CUET passing marks can help you shape your way to your dream college and course.
CUET Passing Marks
CUET passing marks 2026 will be provided by the participating universities. NTA does ot prescribe the CUET passing marks. Candidates can check the CUET accepting colleges cutoff to know the expected qualifying marks for the desired course. As per the previous year trends, For admission in top courses like B.Com, B.Sc and B.A, student must score a minimum of 800 marks in CUET. Candidates must note that CUET qualifying marks vary from institute to institute. To get admission in top central, state, and private universities through CUET, students must meet the minimum CUET cut off set by each college.
CUET UG 2026 will be conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode in May and June 2026, across multiple shifts. Students are required to attempt 50 questions in 60 minutes for each subject opted. In this article, check complete details on CUET passing marks 2026 for General, OBC, SC, and ST categories, minimum qualifying criteria, and admission cut-off marks required For admission in top CUET colleges and universities.
- What is CUET Passing Marks?
- CUET Result 2026 Cut Off
- How are CUET Qualifying Marks Determined?
- CUET Top Score Subject Wise
What is CUET Passing Marks?
CUET qualifying marks vary from university to university. There are no fixed CUET passing marks; however, a minimum of 800 marks overall is considered a good score in CUET to qualify for the admission process. Apart from the class 12th board examination, candidates must score well in CUET exam to get admission into top colleges of India. The role of National Testing Agency (NTA) ends with the declaration of CUET results. Hence, the CUET passing marks are not decided by NTA. The CUET passing marks are dynamic and are influenced by the difficulty level of the question paper, the university/college applied for a course, and overall performance of the candidate.
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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.
Passing Marks in CUET: Approximate Classification of Marks
Since CUET does not have any fixed passing marks to qualify, based on the previous year cut off candidates can approximate the CUET scores as mentioned below:
| Rating |
Approximate CUET Score |
|---|---|
| 1. Very good score |
900 and above marks |
| 2. Good score |
700-850 marks |
| 3. Average score |
600-700 marks |
| 4. Low score |
400-650 marks |
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CUET Result 2026 Cut Off
National Testing Agency declared the CUET UG result 2026 at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates seeking admission to UG courses offered by CUET accepting universities must ensure to fill the counselling form online. CUET accepting colleges will release the CUET result 2026 cut off for OBC, General, SC, ST and other categories. Candidates can check the university-wise CUET UG 2026 cut off for various categories and courses.
CUET Passing Marks 2026: Total Marks
NTA prescribes the CUET marking scheme. As per the CUET exam pattern, for every correct answer candidate will get five marks, whereas for every wrong answer, one mark will be deducted. NTA prescribes the maximum marks for CUET section-wise. Refer to the table below to know the number of questions in the section and CUET maximum marks.
| CUET Maximum Marks |
||
|---|---|---|
| Section |
Number of Questions (All Compulsory) |
CUET Total Marks |
| Section IA (Language) |
50 Questions |
250 |
| Section II (Domain Subject) |
50 Questions |
250 |
| Section III (General Test) |
50 Questions |
250 |
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How are CUET Qualifying Marks Determined?
CUET qualifying marks or CUET cut-off is determined by participating universities. Soon after the declaration of results, CUET colleges release the course-wise CUET cutoff or merit list to shortlist candidates based on the score or percentile obtained. For instance, the University of Delhi releases the merit list, BHU releases the course-wise CUET cut off and so forth. Some of the factors that determine the CUET cut off or CUET qualifying marks are:
- Course and Programme: The competition level across CUET courses and universities varies. The cut off can be higher if the seats are less and number of applicants is more.
- Difficulty level of the question paper: CUET cut off is also determined based on the difficulty level of the question paper. To balance the difficulty level across various slots and create fairness CUET normalization process is applied.
- Reservation: If the candidate belongs to a reserved category such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or OBC, the cut off will vary. Cut off for reserved categories are lesser than General category cut off.
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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.
Candidates can apply for CUET exam 2026 till January 30, 2026. NTA has released the CUET application form 2026 online at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates must make sure to register for CUET exam and select appropriate CUET subjects to be eligible for admissions. CUET UG application form 2026 commenced on January 03.
Science students willing to pursue B.Sc. (Hons.) Computer Science must select the below CUET subjects:
Combination I: Any one Language + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any two subjects from Domain Subjects
OR
Combination II: Any two Languages + Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics + Any one subject from Domain Subjects
CUET Top Score Subject Wise
Refer to the table below to know the CUET subject-wise highest score. The table below mentions the CUET 2025 scores:
| Subject | Highest Score |
|---|---|
| Accountancy / Bookkeeping | 249.76 |
| Agriculture | 228.4 |
| Anthropology | 208 |
| Assamese | 220 |
| Bengali | 244 |
| Biology/ Biological Studies/ Biotechnology | 249.7 |
| Business Studies | 250 |
| Chemistry | 247.64 |
| Computer Science / Informatics Practices | 239.5 |
| Computer Science/ Information Practices | 239.5 |
| Economics / Business Economics | 244.45 |
| English | 241.96 |
| Environmental Science | 185 |
| Fine Arts/Visual Arts/Commercial Arts | 248.33 |
| General Test | 203.36 |
| Geography / Geology | 250 |
| Gujarati | 166 |
| Hindi | 238.06 |
| History | 249.6 |
| Home Science | 234.33 |
| Kannada | 232 |
| Knowledge Tradition- Practices in India | 187 |
| Malayalam | 238 |
| Marathi | 244 |
| Mass Media/ Mass Communication | 204.5 |
| Mathematics / Applied Mathematics | 243.7 |
| Odia | 219 |
| Performing Arts | 242 |
| Physical Education | 219 |
| Physics | 237 |
| Political Science | 249.6 |
| Punjabi | 250 |
| Sanskrit | 244 |
| Sociology | 245 |
| Tamil | 241 |
| Telugu | 178 |
| Urdu | 250 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
National Testing Agency commenced CUET UG 2026 registrations on January 03, 2026. The registration window is open. Candidates who are desireous of appearing for CUET and admission to undergraduate programme must stay updated with the upcoming important CUET 2026 UG dates below:
- Last date to apply fo
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Contributor-Level 6
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CUET UG 2026 application fee varies on number of subjects chosen and category of student. NTA has defined the CUET 2026 fe structure for General, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and OBC candidates. Check the table below to know CUET application fee for 5 subjects:
| Category | CUET Fee for 5 Subjects |
|---|---|
| General | INR 1800 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | INR 1650 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Third Gender | INR 1500 |
| Centres outside India | INR 8100 |
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If a candidate has made a mistake in CUET UG 2026 application form, he/she can edit the details in online form once the correction window is open. NTA will open CUET 2026 correction window from February 02 to February 04. During this period, candidates can correct the details in the application, if
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No, National Testing Agency has not yet issued the official notification for the extension of CUET UG 2026 registration last date. CUET UG 2026 application window is scheduled to close on January 30. Like every year, NTA is expected to extend the last date for candidates. Check below to know CUET ap
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Total 30 seats are available for admission in JUIT BBA programme as per official admission disclosure. Out of these 30 seats for JUIT BBA, 50% are filled through direct admission based on class 10+2 merit, and rest 50% are filled based on CUET (UG) Score.
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No, CUET is not required for Nalanda Open University admissions. The university is an Open University and offers courses through online and distance learning mode. Hence, no selection rounds are conducted. Students can apply simply by completing the Class 12/ Graduation as per the course.
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USWL, Karnavati University accepts CUET scores for admission to BA LLB (Hons) and BBA LLB (Hons) courses. However, it is not mandatory. Aspirants with CLAT score can also apply. Candidates can also appear for KUAT conducted by Karnavati University for admission to UG Law courses.
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Yes, admissions are possible without CUET at CCSU. The other accepted entrance examinations are UPTAC, JEE Main, and others. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut admission is held online. Chaudhary Charan Singh University Meerut admissions are done both merit & entrance-based. Interested studen
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No, the CUET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for BBA admissions at IIM Bangalore. Aside from the CUET-UG, candidates can also apply through the scores obtained in the JEE Mains. If the candidate has failed to appear for either of the aforementioned exam, they can still apply through the IIMB DBE
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No, NIF Global Jaipur does not accept CUET scores for enrollment into BBA course. The college accepts the scores of Class 12 for admission to this course. Students should complete their Class 12 from any recognised board in any stream with decent scores. After evaluating applicants' scores, the coll
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National Testing Agency (NTA) released the CUET UG 2026 application form at cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates can apply for the CUET 2026 exam till January 30, 2026, up to 11:50 PM. CUET UG application process comprises registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of fees. Before applying, check the eligibility criteria for CUET UG exam.