Test takers taking admissions to the courses offered can check out the Good Score in CUET PG 2026 here. The CUET PG 2026 Good Score will help the candidates to know the safe score in CUET PG 2026 for the desired university like JNU, FU, BHU, TISS and other participating universities.
The CUET PG 2026 results is declared for thousands of aspirants across the country. The exam offers students the opportunity to explore the admission opportunities across various Central and participating universities. Understanding what constitutes a good score in CUET PG 2026 becomes essential to get a rough idea of a safe score in the exam to get admissions to the desired CUET PG 2026 participating university.
On average, 180-195 will be considered to be a good score in the CUET PG 2026 exam, based on past years' trends.
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A good score in CUET PG is crucial because it is not just a number; it helps students get admission into renowned universities like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and many other renowned colleges and universities.
The meaning of a good CUET PG score is different for every student. Based on one's course, the university they apply to and the city they reside in. For popular courses, the cut-off is usually higher. In most cases, scoring in the top percentile significantly improves the odds of getting a seat. A good CUET PG score also helps students plan their studies better. It helps them to understand which subjects are more important and where they need to spend more time. This becomes useful while preparing for CUET PG 2026 and focusing on subjects based on their difficulty and mark weightage.
CUET PG 2026 Good Score
General- 180-190
OBC- 170-180
SC/ST- 155-170
Candidates must note that the CUET PG 2026 good score will vary from course to course, the number of registrations made by the candidates and the CUET PG participating university in which they are aiming for. This Shiksha article will help the candidates know the subject-wise CUET PG 2026 good score, CUET PG participating university-wise good score, expected CUET PG cut off and other relevant information.
What is a Good Score in CUET PG 2026?
The CUET PG 2026 exam was conducted from March 13, 2026, to April 1, 2026. What is a good score in CUET PG 2026 is based on the CUET PG 2026 exam analysis and cutoff of various participating universities:
Science Domain
| Courses | CUET PG Good Score | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Stream | Topper's Mark | GEN | OBC | SC/ST |
| Agricultural Science | 268 | 210 | 195 | 170-180 |
| Microbiology | 281 | 220 | 215 | 190-200 |
| Biohemistry | 243 | 190 | 180 | 160-170 |
| Zoology | 208 | 180 | 170 | 150-160 |
| Botany | 207 | 180 | 170 | 160-170 |
| Forensics Science | 254 | 205 | 196 | 170-180 |
| Mathematics | 265 | 210 | 200 | 170-180 |
| Chemistry | 201 | 195 | 180 | 160-170 |
| Physics | 246 | 200 | 185 | 165-170 |
| Pharmacy | 191 | 178 | 167 | 150-160 |
| Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Physics etc | 189 | 175 | 170 | 150-160 |
| Life Sciences | 241 | 195 | 180 | 165-175 |
| Food Science and Technology | 190 | 175 | 170 | 155-165 |

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Answered a week ago
NTA removed Part A from the CUET PG exam in 2025. As per the latest exam pattern, the NTA ask only subject-related questions in the CUET PG exam.
The following table presents the exam structure of the CUET PG question paper.
Part | Sections/Subjects | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
A | Domain knowledge Question from CUET PG syllabus | 75 |
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Both colleges are well-known for providing the best education to the students. For students aiming for admission to DU, the minimum score needed for MA in English programme by the General AI category was 199.
On the other hand, the minimum score needed for the same programme and category in JNU was
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Amity University Ranchi considers CUET-PG scores for admission in MBA. Aspirants must also complete graduation with at least 50% aggregate. However, mere passing CUET-PG won't guarantee admission. Candidates also need to pass English Language Test followed by GDPI for admission in MBA.
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Answered 4 weeks ago
With a CUET PG 2026 score of 164 and a B.A. Economics from GITAM University, your chances of getting into top universities like Delhi University (DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), or the University of Hyderabad are likely to be limited in the General category, as their M.A. Economics cut-offs are
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Answered 4 weeks ago
No, CUET-PG is not accepted for PP Savani University MBA admissions. Candidates who wish to skip appearing in SLMET during MBA admission process need a score in either CAT, MAT, XAT or CMAT.
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Answered a month ago
The score required to take admission at BHU depends on the category you belong to and the course chosen. For the General AI category, the round 3 cutoff ranged from 6 to 260 for different PG-level programmes as per the BHU CUET PG cutoff 2026. So, yes, General AI category students can get admission
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Answered a month ago
The CUET PG admit card 2027 will be released in February/March 2027 under the candidate's login.
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Answered a month ago
Yes, you can get into BHU with a score of 50 if you belong to the General AI category. The BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for different PG-level courses based on the CUET PG entrance exam.
For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 11 to 250. Students can see the
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Answered a month ago
The required score would depend on the category, course and round. The BHU cutoff 2026 was released for the 4th round for admission to several PG-level courses. The cutoff was out for different AI quota categories.
For the General AI category, the round 4 cutoff ranged from 6 to 260. Hence, student
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