NTA released the CUET 2026 result on June 23 at cuet.nta.nic.in. The NTA also released the CUET 2026 Scorecard, notifying the subject-wise marks and percentile. The candidates who scored 500 marks are searching for admission options in the CUET participating universities.
500 Marks in CUET 2026The
National Testing Agency conducted the Combined University Entrance Test(CUET) 2026 exam from May 11 to June 7. The exam was conducted as a Computer-Based Test(CBT) at the designated exam centres nationwide. There were around 200 participating universities in the CUET 2026, which offered admission to numerous courses through CUET exam.
The NTA conducted the CUET 2026 in 37 subjects. The CUET result and scorecard were released on June 23. The total marks in the CUET depend on the number of subjects opted in the exam.
- CUET 2026 Percentile Calculation
- CUET UG 2026 Marking Scheme
- Factors Impacting CUET UG Cutoff
CUET 2026 Percentile Calculation
The CUET UG 2026 percentile is calculated subject-wise by NTA, not on the total aggregate. Each subject's NTA score is computed separately and then mentioned in the CUET 2026 scorecard. So, when universities prepare merit lists, they consider the subject-wise NTA score but not a combined 500-mark total.
- CUET Raw marks: These are the actual marks obtained by candidates based on correct answers and wrong answers. NTA follows the CUET marking scheme to calculate raw scores.
CUET Percentile = (Number of candidates who scored equal or less than a candidate/Total candidates) × 100
500 marks in CUET UG 2026 are calculated based on the subjects you appeared for, not a single paper. If you appeared for two domain subjects and the General Test (3 papers × 250 = 750 max), scoring 500 puts you at around 66% of the maximum possible score, which is a not so competitive position.
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Around 270 universities are offering the courses in Science, Commerce, Arts and other streams. The NTA is a competitive examination and the admission depends on various factors such as the relative performance of other candidates.
Commonly asked questions
CUET UG total marks is 250 Marks for each subject. Candidates can choose up to five CUET subjects. Each subject paper has 50 questions which will total to 250 marks for each subject. For every correct answer, candidate will get 5 marks. The CUET total marks will be uniform for all 37 subjects. The Total CUET subjects marks can vary depending on the number of subjects chosen by candidates.
- If three CUET subjects chosen: 750 total marks
- If four CUET subjects chosen: 1000 total marks
- If five CUET subjects chosen: 1250 total marks
The best strategy includes:
- Completing NCERT thoroughly
- Revising regularly
- Solving previous year papers
- Attempting mock tests consistently
- Improving speed and accuracy
The maximum marks in CUET UG exam for each subject is 250 marks. The CUET total marks may vary depending upon the number of subjects opted by candidate.
- CUET maximum marks per subject: 250 marks
- Maximum subjects that can be opted: five subjects
- Total possible maximum marks: 1250
For most domain subjects, NCERT books are the primary preparation source for CUET UG. However, mock tests and question banks are also important for practice.
CUET UG 2026 Marking Scheme
CUET UG 2026 consists of domain-specific subjects, languages, and a General Test. Each subject paper carries a maximum of 250 marks. The candidates gets 5 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
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Factors Impacting CUET UG Cutoff
CUET UG cutoff 2026 is not released by NTA. Each participating university prepares its own merit list based on the CUET NTA score. The following factors influence the cutoff:
- The number of candidates who appeared for a particular subject paper
- Difficulty of the exam in CUET
- Number of seats available in the course
- Category of the candidate
- Reservation policy of the university
In any given year, if the CUET paper is very difficult, this 500 NTA score will be considered as a great score. But it is a rare combination.
The NTA score of 500 is not a very great score and with this score the candidate can get admission in some of the state universities.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 days ago
Yes, Galgotias University accepts JEE Main and CUET scores for B.Tech admissions. Students with JEE Main/JEE Advanced/CUET/SAT scores are given preference in the merit list, subject to meeting the Class 12 eligibility requirements. For B.Tech CSE, the current requirement is at least 60% in the speci
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The National Testing Agency has not announced the result date for CUET UG 2027 exam. Once released, the scorecards will be shared on the official website, including details and marks of exam takers.
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Yes, with a CUET score of 236, you can get admission for Journalism course at Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Computer Applications and Management.
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Answered 4 days ago
You can check the cutoff via the link mentioned below-
https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/cuet-cutoff-for-science-blogId-168791
With a score of 390, getting admission to central universities will be difficult in the early general rounds.
You may still get admission in the regional state universit
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No, National Testing Agency has not announced the CUET UG 2027 exam dates. The tentative schedule will be shared by NTA in CUET UG Information Bulletin 2027. The CUET 2027 exam is expected to be conducted in May-June 2027, in CBT mode.
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The last date to apply for the BSDS programme for the 2026 academic session at the ISI-Tezpur was 28 May, 2026.
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Answered 5 days ago
CUET scores are not accepted at Osmania University, therefore admission to Osmania University cannot be secured through CUET scores. There are other criteria used for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Osmania University. Examples include GATE, TGICET, CMAT, Andhra Prades
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Answered 6 days ago
The top central universities accepting CUET scores for B.Tech in ECE, EEE, and Mechanical Engineering include-
- Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU)
- Central University of Jammu
- Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow
- Central University of Karnataka
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Answered 6 days ago
The CUET UG 2027 exam dates will be announced by the National Testing Agency after the registration process is over. However, candidates will be able to know the tentative exam dates in CUET 2027 information bulletin, to be released tentatively in January 2027.
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Yes, you can still get into BJMC course without a CUET at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi. 50% seats of UG seats are reserved for CUET candidates.
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