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 Yesterday
The candidates should note that the participating universities will conduct the CUET PG LLB Counselling for the seats offered under the exam. Candidates will be required to opt for the colleges in the CUET PG LLB Counselling registration form to participate in University Counselling.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG LLB Result 2027 within a month of the exam (in June). The NTA will release the statistics related to the exam but will not release the roll numbers in the public domain. The CUET PG LLB scorecard will notify the result.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered Yesterday
No, the CUET PG LLB exam 2027 will be conducted online as a Computer-Based Test at the designated exam centres.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered Yesterday
No, both are different exams, but both are conducted nationwide. CUET LLB will be conducted by NTA, while CLAT 2027 will be conducted by the Consortium of National Law Universities.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
- Students should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board
- They should have a minimum of 55 percent in Class 12
- Students waiting for Class 12 results can apply.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Christ University offers admission to candidates based on an entrance exam conducted by the university itself, called the Christ University Entrance Test. University offers UG and PG courses through Christ University CUET exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, in many cases. University Commerce College admits students on Class 12 merit through the University of Rajasthan. Many private colleges also give admission on marks. Some, like Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, accept CUET too. Check each college's rules before you apply.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, CUET is conducted on multiple days in more than one shift. According to last year, NTA conducts CUET exam in two shifts. Candidates get the CUET exam dates for their subjects in admit card.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, you can take CUET UG exam again. There is no restriction on the number of attempts a candidate can take in CUET exam. As long as they meet the age limit of their target university for preferred course, students can apply for CUET exam for more than one time.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Yes, CUET is paid. Candidates have to pay according to the category they are applying through and number of subject they are opting.
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