Low Score in CUET 2026? Check Passing Marks and Cutoff
Common University Entrance Test 2026 ( CUET )
CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip
29 Apr '26 - 31 May '26
Low score in CUET 2026? Fret not. Read the article below to know the CUET passing marks, expected cutoff for popular universities and colleges.
Low Score in CUET? Check Passing Marks and Cutoff
Low Score in CUET: CUET 2026 result will likely be released in the first week of July 2026. CUET is very competitive because of the number of students who appear for the exam. The competitive nature of the exam may make the students appearing for the CUET 2026 a bit anxious. Usually, a score less than 600 can be considered a low score in the CUET UG exam based on the previous year’s exam analysis.
Every participating college which accepts CUET UG scores releases its own CUET cutoff for admission to their undergraduate courses. The CUET exam cutoffs can be different for each participating college. Having a low score in CUET can be disheartening, but it is not the end of the road. Some constructive steps can be taken to improve the situation at hand and enhance the chances of securing admission to the preferred college or course.
To know whether an individual has passed the CUET UG 2026 exam or not, they can check the CUET UG cutoff marks released by the participating universities and institutes. The cutoffs are released online and shows the minimum and maximum marks scored by the aspirants in the CUET UG exam.
After the declaration of the CUET result 2026, all the colleges or universities release the course-wise passing marks or CUET cutoff, which is used for shortlisting students for admission to various UG courses. Universities and institutes will also release a CUET counselling schedule and merit list based on the CUET result. Read the article below to know what to do if one has a low score in CUET.
- CUET Results 2026: Knowing Low Scores and CUET Passing Marks
- CUET DU Courses in Low Cutoff Marks
- CUET BHU Courses in Low Cutoff Marks
- Factors Affecting CUET Cut Off 2026
- CUET Passing Marks: Maximum Marks
- CUET Marks Vs Percentile
- Converting Raw Score into Percentile
- CUET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
- Colleges Accepting CUET Score
CUET Results 2026: Knowing Low Scores and CUET Passing Marks
To know if the student has passed the CUET exam, they need to check the CUET passing marks released by the participating college or university. According to the CUET exam analysis, a score of 800-1000 marks can be considered a good score in CUET UG. Also, a score below 600 can be considered a low score in the CUET 2026 exam. Such a score may grant admission to undergraduate courses such as BA, BA (Hons), BSc and BSc (Hons) courses in private and state universities. Check the table below to know the low score and good score criteria in the CUET exam 2026.
| Category |
Raw Score |
Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Very good score |
1100 and above |
98 to 99 |
| Good score |
800-1000 |
90-95 |
| Average score |
600-800 |
85-89 |
| Low score |
400-600 |
80-84 |
| Very low score |
Below 400 |
Below 80 |
CUET DU Courses in Low Cutoff Marks
As per previous year CUET cutoff analysis, candidates having low score in CUET UG 2026 have chances for admission into the following coureses:
| CUET DU Course | Previous Year Lowest Cutoff |
|---|---|
| B.Sc (Hons.) Physics | 293.3388 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Electronics | 298.3318 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Chemistry | 322.0553 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Home Science | 405.8245 |
| B.Sc (Hons.) Botany | 490.0521 |
CUET BHU Courses in Low Cutoff Marks
As per previous year CUET cutoff analysis, candidates having low score in CUET UG 2026 have chances for BHU admission into the following courses:
| CUET BHU Course | Lowest Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| B.A Honours (Any Specialisation) | 28-400 marks |
| B.Sc Hons. With Physics | 404 marks |
| B.Sc Hons. in Mathematics | 406 marks |
| B.Sc Hons. in Chemistry | 412 marks |
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Factors Affecting CUET Cut Off 2026
Some of the factors that affect the CUET Exam cut-off are listed below.
- The difficulty level of the exam
- The student’s performance in the exam
- Seats offered by the participating universities through the CUET exam 2026
- The total number of students who appeared for the CUET 2026 exam
CUET Passing Marks: Maximum Marks
For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded 5 marks and for each incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted from the candidate's score according to the CUET exam pattern. Check out the table below to know the number of questions in the section and CUET maximum marks.
| CUET Maximum Marks |
||
|---|---|---|
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Maximum Marks |
| Section IA (Language) |
50 questions to be attempted |
250 |
| Section II (Domain Subject) |
50 Questions to be attempted out 50 |
250 |
| Section III (General Aptitude Test) |
50 Questions to be attempted out 50 |
250 |
Also Read: List of CUET Colleges in 90-99 percentile
CUET Marks Vs Percentile
Both factors of CUET- score and percentile are important for admission committees when evaluating students for admission to Undergraduate programmes. Check the table below to know the CUET expected percentile for the following marks range:
| CUET Marks Range |
Percentile |
|---|---|
| 250 to 235 |
100 |
| 234 to 213 |
99 |
| 212 to 188 |
98 - 97 |
| 187 to 163 |
96 - 95 |
| 162 to 138 |
94 - 93 |
| 137 to 113 |
92 - 90 |
| 112 to 100 |
89 - 84 |
| 99-88 |
83 - 80 |
| 87 to 75 |
79 - 75 |
| 74 to 63 |
74 - 70 |
| 62 to 50 |
69 - 55 |
| 49 to 25 |
54 - 30 |
Converting Raw Score into Percentile
The CUET raw score is to be converted into the CUET percentile in order to apply for admission to the participating institutes. The percentile for the candidates will be calculated as:
Percentile score = 100 * Number of candidates who appeared from the session with a raw score Equal to or Less than the Highest Raw score/ Total Number of candidates who appeared in the session.
CUET Cutoff 2026 (Expected)
Refer to the table below to know the overall expected CUET cut off for UG programmes at the University of Delhi (UoD or DU), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) and B.R Ambedkar University:
| UG Courses |
DU Cut off Percentile |
BHU Cut-off Score |
Jamia Millia Islamia Cut off |
B.R Ambedkar University Cut off Marks (in percentage) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A (Hons) English |
95+ |
170+ |
48-67 |
96 |
| B.A (Hons) Economics |
98+ |
170+ |
48.50 -70.75 |
96.25 |
| B.Com (Hons) |
96+ |
220+ |
60-80 |
- |
| B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics |
97+ |
160+ |
50-70 |
- |
| B.Sc (Hons) Chemistry |
95+ |
160+ |
45-70 |
- |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The BHU CUET LLM 2025 cutoff (3-year program) generally required a score between 218 and 286 for the General Category in the first round. The cutoff for OBC was 218–201 marks, while EWS/OBC candidates often need 190+, and SC/ST candidates 165–190+ marks. Admission is for approximately 92 seats (sub
Scholar-Level 16
Answered 2 days ago
Yes absolutely. CUET is required only for Delhi University colleges. Most private B.Com colleges in Delhi NCR like Amity, Sharda, Bennett, and GD Goenka either conduct their own simple entrance test or offer direct admission based on your 12th marks — so CUET is not the only route.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
No, SAGE University, Bhopal does not mention CUET-UG as an alternative to SEE for BBA admissions. Thus, candidates who have a valid score of CUET-UG are still required to appear in the SEE to qualify for BBA admissions at SAGE University, Bhopal.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
No my dear if you want to pursue B.Tech or engineering degree then you have to write and qualify JEE or state engineering entrance examination. For eg I wrote MHTCET as I'm from Maharashtra
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered 3 days ago
Osmania University generally accepts students through state-level or in-house tests. These include OUCET/ CPGET. However, in some cases, the university may consider CUET scores. Students have to check the DTE webpage to know more.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
| Time | Task |
|---|---|
| 6:30–8:30 AM | Domain Subject 1 – Focus on NCERT + PYQs |
| 9:00–11:00 AM | Domain Subject 2 – Concept clarity + formula sheet |
| 11:30–1:00 PM | Domain Subject 3 – Practice MCQs + short notes |
| 2:00–3:00 PM | Language Section – Reading comprehension, grammar, vocab |
| 3:30–4:30 PM | General Test (if applicable) – Reasoning + aptitude |
| 5:00–6:00 PM | Mock Test / PYQ practice (alternate days full‑length, other days sectional) |
| Night (30 min) | Quick revision of formulas, vocab, GK |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
Good question — CUET subject choices don't lock you out of professional programs like BBA or Journalism.
How CUET Subjects Work
- CUET requires you to attempt at least one language + domain subjects + general test.
- You chose English, History, Political Science.
- For BBA/Management programs, most universit
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
No, CUET is not compulsory for admissions in the institute. The UG admissions are based on Class 12 marks. Students have to fill the application form on the Rajasthan University official website. The university allocates seats in all courses on the basis of merit scores.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The CUET PG 2026 result has been released at https://exams.nta.nic.in/cuet-pg/. The National Testing Agency released the candidates' scorecard and final answer keys with the result.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Goel Group of Institutions BPharma selection criteria does not mention any other entrance exams which are accepted for admission to this course. Thus, candidates can assume that they cannot join the BPharma course of Goel Group of Institutions without gtting a valid score in CUET-UG.
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