Low Score in CUET PG 2026? Check Passing Mark for Top Universities & Courses
Central University Entrance Test Postgraduate 2026 ( CUET-PG )
Exam On - 6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
Have you score low in CUET PG 2026? No need to worry. You may get admission into some of colleges and courses given below. Read this article to understand your admission probabilities at low score in CUET PG 2026. CUET PG 2026 exam is underprocess. Exam will conclude on March 27, 2026.
Low Score in CUET PG? Check Passing Marks
Low score in CUET PG often leads to disappointment. Students believe they will not get any course of their choice and college with low score in CUET PG exam. As CUET PG 2026 exam is ongoing, students are curious to know what are their chances of admission if they get low score in CUET PG 2026 exam.
Usually, 150 to 180 score is considered low for admission. At this score, there is least chance, students will get admission into top universities such as DU, JNU, BHU etc. However, students can get admission into state, private and some central universities as cutoff varies as per courses. Read this article to know admission chances at low score and coursewise cutoff etc.
- Low score in CUET PG 2026: What are options?
- CUET PG 2026 Passing Marks
- CUET PG 2026 Passing Marks: University-wise
- CUET PG 2026 Cutoff
- Subjectwise CUET PG 2026 cutoff (Expected)
- CUET PG 2026 Cutoff Expected: Top Universities (BHU, DU, TISS)
Low score in CUET PG 2026: What are options?
If someone gets low score like 150 to 160 score in CUET PG 2026 result, he/she must not lose hope for admission. Frankly, he/she may not get course of his/her choice and colleges as well but all roads don’t end here. There are lots of options such students can explore for admission. Students can still get admission into state and private universities, some lesser known central universities. Students should look for last round of counselling where admission is given at low score. If you score low in CUET PG 2026, you should keep a track on cutoff of respective course and college carefully. Look for less competitive courses such as arts and humanities for admission at low score in CUET PG 2026.
CUET PG 2026 Passing Marks
Students should know minimum CUET PG 2026 passing marks to get admission into decent colleges. Passing mark is minimum mark, which indicates basic level of competency. It must be noted, at least 50% marks is required for admission into course of your choice. Check expected passing marks for each category given below:
| Category |
Approximate Passing Marks |
|---|---|
| General |
220-230 |
| OBC |
190-210 |
| SC |
170-185 |
| ST |
165-175 |
CUET PG 2026 Passing Marks: University-wise
Students must know particular university or college doesn’t release passing marks for CUET PG 2026 admission. As per previous year cutoff and experts’ opinion, expected passing marks for CUET PG 2026 have been formulated. Check table given below for university-wise passing marks:
| University Name |
CUET PG 2025 Passing Marks |
|---|---|
| University of Delhi |
220-245 |
| Delhi Technical University |
220-245 |
| Banaras Hindu University |
215-240 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University |
225-255 |
| Tata Institute of Fundamental Sciences |
230-265 |
| Central University of Hyderabad |
200-235 |
| Central University of Kerala |
195-230 |
| Central University of Haryana |
190-220 |
| Central University of Rajasthan |
190-220 |
| AKTU |
190-220 |
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CUET PG 2026 Cutoff
Cutoff for CUET PG 2026 will be released after result. Students should note NTA doesn’t release cutoff for admission into particular course. Respective college/university releases CUET PG 2026 cutoff for admission. After result announcement, students should download scorecards. Thereafter, they should check minimum cutoff of particular college in first list. If you are not eligible in first cutoff, check for second and so on. Cutoff depends upon a number of factors including overall difficulty level, total number of applicants, availability of seats etc.
Subjectwise CUET PG 2026 cutoff (Expected)
Students can check subjectwise expected CUET PG 2026 cutoff in table given below. Expected cutoff helps students to know their chances of admission into particular subject at particular score:
| Subject |
CUET PG Expected Cutoff Marks (Out of 300) |
|---|---|
| English |
180 |
| History |
165 |
| Geography |
155 |
| HIndi |
180 |
| Economics |
170 |
| Psychology |
195 |
| Political Science |
185 |
| Philosphy |
155 |
| Sociology |
170 |
| Sanskrit |
185 |
| Physics |
175 |
| Chemistry |
175 |
| Mathematics |
185 |
| Mcom |
170 |
| MBA |
200 |
| LLB |
185 |
| Geology |
185 |
| Life Sciences |
180 |
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CUET PG 2026 Cutoff Expected: Top Universities (BHU, DU, TISS)
Students should note cutoff of different courses varies for different colleges/institutes. Cutoff of top universities increases/decreases every year based on different factors. Check table given below for categorywise expected cutoff of top Universities such as DU, BHU, TISS etc.
CUET PG 2026 Cutoff for Delhi University for top courses
| Course |
GEN |
OBC |
SC |
ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. English |
200-215 |
195-205 |
188-200 |
160-170 |
| M.A. Hindi |
200-215 |
195-205 |
188-200 |
160-170 |
| M.A. Urdu |
205-215 |
200-210 |
190-200 |
170-180 |
| M.Com. MBA - Human Resource Development (MBA – HRD) MBA - International Business (MBA - IB) |
230-240 |
220-230 |
210-220 |
190-210 |
| MBA - Finance Management (MBA - FM) |
230-240 |
225-235 |
210-220 |
190-200 |
|
B.Ed. B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) B.Ed. Special Education (Visual Impairment) M.Ed. |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
| Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.ED.) Master of Physical Education (M.P.ED. |
210-220 |
200-215 |
190-205 |
175-185 |
| M.Sc. Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
| M.Sc. / M. A. Mathematics |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
|
M.Sc. Operational Research M.Sc. / M. A. Applied Operational Research |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
| M.Sc. / M. A. Statistics |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
| M.Sc. Anthropology M.Sc. Forensic Science |
210-220 |
200-215 |
190-205 |
175-185 |
| M.Sc. Botany |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
| M.Sc./M.Sc.- Ph.D. Combined Degree course - Biomedical Sciences |
210-220 |
200-215 |
190-205 |
175-185 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
| M.A. Environmental Studies M.Sc. Environmental Studies |
210-220 |
200-215 |
190-205 |
175-185 |
| M.Sc. Geology |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
| M.Sc. Physics |
200-210 |
190-200 |
180-195 |
170-185 |
| M.Sc. Zoology |
230-240 |
225-235 |
220-230 |
200-220 |
| M.A. Lifelong Learning & Extension |
210-220 |
200-215 |
190-205 |
175-185 |
| M.A. East Asian Studies M.A. Japanese |
190-210 |
185-200 |
170-190 |
160-180 |
| M.A. Economics |
200-215 |
195-205 |
188-200 |
160-170 |
| M.Sc. Mathematics Education |
200-215 |
195-205 |
188-200 |
160-170 |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Law (PGDCSL) |
215-225 |
210-220 |
190-200 |
180-190 |
| Master's in Journalism |
200-215 |
195-205 |
188-200 |
160-170 |
Expected CUET PG 2026 Cutoff for BHU
Check table given below for expected CUET PG 2026 cutoff for top courses at BHU:
| Course Name |
General |
OBC |
SC |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc Statistics |
190-200 |
170-180 |
140-150 |
| M.Sc. Chemistry |
170-190 |
130-140 |
100-110 |
| M.Sc. Computer Science |
180-200 |
150-160 |
110-120 |
| M.Sc Physics |
175-200 |
140-150 |
110-120 |
| M.Sc. Zoology |
210-230 |
200-210 |
140-150 |
| M.Sc. Botany |
160-185 |
160-170 |
100-110 |
| M.Sc Mathematics |
170-200 |
120-145 |
110-120 |
| M.Sc Geography |
190-220 |
170-180 |
110-120 |
| MCA |
240-250 |
180-200 |
150-160 |
Expected CUET PG 2026 Cutoff for TISS
Students can refer table given below for expected CUET PG 2026 cutoff for some of courses offered at TISS:
| Subject Code |
Courses Offered |
Expected Cut Off |
|---|---|---|
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Children and Families) |
200-210 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Criminology and Justice) |
205-115 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation and Development Practice) |
210-225 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Disability Studies and Action) |
200-210 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Dalit and Tribal Studies and Action) |
190-230 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Mental Health) |
220-225 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health) |
210-225 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Livelihoods and Social Entrepreneurship) |
205-115 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Social Work (Women-Centred Practice) |
200-210 |
| COQP12 |
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations |
250-260 |
| COQP12 |
Master of Arts in Social Entrepreneurship |
210-225 |
| COQP12 |
Master of Arts in Labour Studies and Practice |
220-225 |
| COQP12 |
Master of Arts in Organisation Development, Change and Leadership (Self-Financed Programme) |
220-225 |
| COQP12 |
Master of Arts / Master of Sciences in Analytics (Self-Financed Programme) |
230-240 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Public Health (Health Administration) |
200-210 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Hospital Administration |
210-225 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Public Health (Social Epidemiology) |
205-115 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Public Health (Health Policy, Economics and Finance) |
220-226 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Development Studies |
210-225 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Women's Studies |
205-115 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Education (Elementary) |
200-210 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Education |
220-225 |
| COQP11 |
Master of Arts in Education and Technology (Self-Financed Programme) |
210-225 |
| COQP11 |
B.Ed-M.Ed |
205-215 |
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered Yesterday
The CUET PG 2026 Admit Card has been released for the candidates having their exam till March 13. The National Testing Agency will release the CUET PG admit card 2026 online only on its official website in phased manner.
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered 4 days ago
Listed below are some o the top private MBA colleges in Kanpur accepting CUET PG score with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| PSIT Kanpur | INR 2.19 lakh |
| Kanpur Institute of Technology | INR 2.06 lakh |
| Axis Colleges | INR 1.33 lakh |
| Dr Virendra Swarup Institute of Computer Studies | INR 1.19 lakh |
| Jagran Institute of Management | INR 1.33 lakh |
Source: Official site and may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The admission to the PG MBA courses (except MBA MS) at International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya is given through CUET (PG). In the CUET PG exam for MBA, candidates have to answer 75 multiple-choice questions. They get 90 minutes to complete answer all questions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
International Institute of Professional Studies, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya gives admission to its postgraduate MBA courses (except MBA Management Science) through CUET PG. The CUET PG exam dates 2026 are from 13th March to 1st April.
Note: The admission to only the MBA (Management Science) is giv
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
There is only one section A for CUET PG exam. Section B which comprises general awarenessa and knowledge has been removed as per exam pattern. Students need to prepare section A which is subject specific to get through. They should cover each and every topic of respective syllabus in order to get go
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
The National Testing Agency has released the CUET PG 2026 admit card for the candidates having their exam till March 13. The candidates need to login with their login credentials and download their admit card.
The Agency will soon release the next phase of admit cards.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
Though it is difficult to clear CUET PG in two months, but not impossible. With proper plan and strategies in place, students can clear CUET PG in two months. In very first month, students need to complete syllabys and second month should be dedicated to practicing mock exam and solving previous yea
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 weeks ago
CUET PG 2026 application form process has been concluded. Last date to submit application form was January 23, 2026. Correction window was active till January 30, 2026. Exam is scheduled to be held from March 6 till March 27, 2026 for various courses. No extension has been provided by NTA.
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
Students need to follow proces given below to download CUET PG admit card:
- Visit official website of CUET PG 2026
- Click on the tab indicating CUET PG 2026 admit card download or Sign In tab
- Enter CUET PG 2026 application number and date of birth or password along with the Security Pin
- Select the checkb
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 3 weeks ago
NTA has reduced number of centres from 312 to 292 in CUET PG 2026. In addition, students can choose 4 city choices. Earlier they were provided only 2 options. This time, students will have to answer only A section which is domain specific.
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